The Non-Degree Study Program of the University of Connecticut enables qualified individuals to register in regular credit courses for academic credit without having been formally admitted to an undergraduate program.

Non-degree students often are individuals taking credit courses prior to applying for admission to one of the University's schools or colleges. They may also be students from other universities or colleges taking credit courses at UConn for transfer back to their own institutions. Or they may be individuals taking credit courses for personal or professional reasons.

To enroll in undergraduate level credit courses, non-degree students ordinarily must have graduated from a state approved secondary school or have a high school equivalency diploma.

Non-degree students may register in credit courses for which they have the necessary background and qualifications. All prerequisites to a course (or their equivalent) as listed in the University's General Catalog must be met by the student prior to registration. Ordinarily non-degree students may register for no more than eight credits in a semester. However, Torrington Campus Continuing Education Counselors Ken Fuchsman and Kathy Palmieri may permit a non-degree student to register for more than eight credits based on the student's academic credentials.

To continue studying at the University of Connecticut, a non-degree student must maintain a C average in courses taken at UConn. If, after 12 credits, a non-degree student has not maintained a C average or better (i.e., a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better), permission to continue as a non-degree student at the University ordinarily will be suspended.

Non-degree status does not constitute or guarantee admission to any degree program at the University of Connecticut. However, a non-degree student who has completed 24 credits at UConn with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 may petition for a change of classification from non-degree student status to regular status as a student seeking a bachelor's degree. This petition for degree seeking status must be made to and approved by the dean of the school or college in which the non-degree student wishes to enroll. Students are urged to confer with one of the Continuing Education Counselors at Torrington, Ken Fuchsman or Kathy Palmieri, to determine appropriate courses to take within the 24 credits.

If admitted to regular status, a determination will be made at the time by the dean of the admitting school or college as to whether the credits earned as a non-degree student may be counted toward the degree. Credits from other institutions cannot be evaluated for transfer to a degree program at UConn unless and until a student has been accepted into degree seeking status.

For more information on Non-Degree Study at the Torrington Campus, contact either Ken Fuchsman or Kathy Palmieri at (860) 626-6801.