Seeking Special Student Status

Special Student Status is reserved for non-degree-seeking students who wish to enroll in a limited number of credit-bearing courses at NDSU. Special status students are permitted to register for up to 15 credits.

Interested students should submit a Special Student Status Application and $35 nonrefundable application fee to the Office of Admission. An official transcript of previous course work is required if you have completed any course work within one year prior to application. Mail application materials to:

NDSU Office of Admission
Dept. 5230
PO Box 6050
Ceres Hall 124
Fargo, ND 58108-6050

Direct questions to 701-231-8643 or 800-488-NDSU. This application for non-degree status is ONLY for those students intending to enroll in courses without seeking a degree at this time.

Complete the Special Student Status Application , print and fill out the form. This file requires Acrobat Reader to view the application.

If additional courses are to be taken, or to become a degree-seeking student, appropriate high school, and/or college transcripts must be submitted to be considered for admission.

Please allow one week for processing of Special Student Status Applications. Students wishing to pursue a degree should make full application to the NDSU Office of Admission.