What is it called when you take a college course but not for credit?

Auditing a class entails enrolling in a college course for no grade and no credit. Many students choose to audit courses to avoid negatively impacting their GPAs. To audit a class, you must usually get permission from the instructor.

What is a non-degree seeking student mean?

A non-degree seeking student is a student who audits or takes courses without working toward a degree or attending the institution’s program full time.

What does non-degree purposes mean?

Occasional studies are for non-degree purposes, which means that you do not get a qualification (degree certificate or attend a graduation) but you receive an academic record with all the courses passed at Wits. You do need to meet the prerequisites for the courses that you are interested in.

What does non matriculating mean?

A non-matriculated student is one who has not yet been accepted for admission to the College or has lost matriculated status by not enrolling in coursework for one term. Courses taken by a non-matriculated student may later count toward a degree, however, the student will not be eligible for financial aid.

What does a non credit course mean?

Noncredit courses are classes offered through the Continuing Education Division. They are intended for students who want to gain general knowledge, learn a new skill, upgrade existing skills, or enrich their understanding about a wide range of topics.

What does non-degree credit mean?

Non-Degree Definition. Non-degree status provides the opportunity for students to take courses or special programs for credit without formal admission or matriculation into the University.

What is a matriculating student?

A matriculated student has been accepted for admission to the College, has registered in a major and is pursuing courses toward a degree or certificate. Students must maintain good academic standing to keep their matriculated status.

What is the difference between matriculation and non-matriculated students?

Non Matriculation is the action of not meeting admission requirements to a Degree Program. Non-Matriculated is the status that no admission requirements have been met for a Degree Program. A Non-Matriculated Student is a student who is successfully enrolled in credit courses and not in a program that leads to a Degree.

Can you just visit a university?

You are free to walk around public colleges and universities. Public colleges will even have events that are open to the public. However, private universities have the right to ask you to leave. But that was just a short answer!