Individuals holding a bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, from a college or university which grants degrees recognized by The University of Arizona, may enroll in graduate-level courses without being admitted to a specific graduate degree program. Such students may enroll in graduate-level course work as their qualifications and performance permit. It is advisable to contact the department(s) offering courses of interest, to insure that the courses are available to non-degree students. Up to 12 units of graduate credit earned in Non-Degree status and/or transferred from other institutions, may be allowed for use toward an advanced degree once the student obtains regular admission to a degree program. International applicants requiring a student visa are not eligible for graduate Non-Degree admission.

Applicants who do not meet the minimum required cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 for admission to a graduate degree program, may enroll in Graduate Non-Degree status. After completing 12 consecutive semester units of graded (A, B, C) 500-level or higher course work with a minimum grade-point average of 3.25, they may apply for admission consideration to a graduate degree program.

The Graduate College requires that applications for Non-Degree status, along with the required application fee, be submitted no later than the day before classes begin. However, to avoid late registration penalties assessed by the Bursar's Office, students must submit their application, application fee, and registration payment by the first day of class. Refer to the Bursar's Office web site for current information. Application forms and information on current fees can be downloaded from the web, or obtained from the Graduate Admissions Office. Students in Non-Degree status are not eligible for federal financial aid or for any financial assistance offered by The University of Arizona.