The Student Code applies to all undergraduate, graduate, and professional students enrolled at Illinois. In addition, graduates students should reference the Graduate College Handbook.
Please read all statements that apply to your current student status.
Graduate Students
Enrollment on a non-degree basis at the graduate-level does not constitute admission to a graduate degree program. Limits of hours earned while on non-degree graduate status are enforced. It is recommended that any student interested in applying to a degree program do so prior to accumulating 12 hours of non-degree graduate-level credit at Illinois.
It is the student’s responsibility to contact the department of interest to determine how many hours earned on non-degree status may be applied to a particular program of study. Non-degree students should also determine in advance the likelihood that a particular course will be accepted into the program and whether a minimum grade needs to be earned. Non-degree students seeking to apply University of Illinois credit to a degree at another institution are responsible for checking with that other institution to determine whether credit will be accepted in transfer and applied to specific degree requirements. For more information on transfer credit, refer to the Graduate College Handbook.
Non-degree students must apply with Graduate and Professional Admissions to be considered for graduate degree status.
Undergraduate Students
Enrollment as a non-degree undergraduate student does not constitute admission to an undergraduate degree program at the University of Illinois. It is the student’s responsibility to contact their college Academic Advisor and or Dean to verify how many hours earned through non-degree course credit(s) will be accepted for transfer credit into an undergraduate degree program of study as well as the type of courses acceptable for transfer.
Non-degree students must apply with Undergraduate Admissions to be considered for undergraduate degree students.
High School Students
High school students (any persons 15 years of age or older who have never attended a collegiate institution) are eligible to enroll in self-paced and semester-based courses to earn (depending on their institution) college credit, advanced high school credit, or both. In order to do so, however they must meet the following requirements and provide the necessary documents:
- Written permission from high school guidance counselor or administrator
- Written permission from legal parent/guardian
- Copy of official high school transcript
Non Degree-Seeking Students
Non degree-seeking students (not accepted into a degree program) are not eligible to receive federal and state financial aid. If you are currently enrolled in a degree program at another University and are currently receiving financial aid or a scholarship, consult with your financial aid office for eligibility reimbursement. Some colleges or universities, employers, organization, or military affiliations will pay for online courses at Illinois through scholarships, benefits, or waivers. Contact your institution, employer, organization or military benefits plan administrator for availability.
Students enrolled ONLY in course sections through Non-Degree Services do not have the option to opt-in for University Student Health Insurance.