For Non-degree Seeking, Visiting, and Teacher Certification Applicants

This classification may be used only by individuals who do not plan to receive degrees at Appalachian. The course work cannot be used as a basis for admission to either undergraduate or graduate degree programs.

Non-degree applications are accepted on a space available basis. Applicants who are not accepted as degree-seeking freshmen, transfer,or graduate students are not eligible for non-degree status.

Non-degree students may take a maximum of 18 hours each semester. Because this classification is designed for students taking courses purely for their edification, academic advisers are not assigned. Non-degree students are encouraged to obtain the Student Handbook of Rights and Responsibilities.

Non-Degree Applicants

A complete application includes the following items:

• A completed online application
• A non-refundable application fee of $55
• Conduct review (if applicable)
• If any applicant needs proof of pre-requisites for Appalachian course registration, they must provide the appropriate transcripts (and course descriptions) to the individual departments in which they are trying to register
• If any applicant is currently enrolled in high school and wishes to apply as a non-degree seeking student, they must provide the appropriate permissions from the high school counselor, a parent/guardian, and faculty member from course(s) for which they are seeking to register

A complete application for non-degree teacher certification includes:

• Licensure Application, www.attp.appstate.edu
• A completed online application for undergraduate admission as a non-degree student
• A non-refundable application fee of $55
• Conduct review (if applicable)

Visiting Non-Degree Applicants

A complete application includes the following items:

• A completed online application
• A non-refundable application fee of $55
• Conduct review (if applicable) 
• If any applicant needs proof of pre-requisites for ASU course registration, they must provide the appropriate transcripts (and course descriptions) to the individual departments in which they are trying to register
• Approval (in writing) from student’s “home” institution indicating permission to attend Appalachian (ie., a letter of approval and “of good standing”); see note below.*

Returning Non-Degree or Visiting Applicants

A complete application includes the following items:

• A completed Data Sheet which is returned to the Registrar’s Office
• A non-continuous Enrollment Verification form
• Conduct review (if applicable)
• If applying as a returning visiting student, approval (in writing) from student’s “home” institution indicating permission to attend Appalachian

* Note: Applicants who are regularly-enrolled students at other institutions may be admitted as non-degree visiting students provided the appropriate official at their institution authorizes their attendance at Appalachian, approves the course work selected, indicates the individual is in good standing at that institution, and otherwise approves the transfer of credits taken at Appalachian back to that institution for degree purposes.