Apply to Clemson as a Non-Degree Seeking Student

What does it mean to be an undergraduate non-degree seeking student? 

As a non-degree seeking student, you can enroll in a limited number of undergraduate credit hours and be classified with a non-degree status. Examples of non-degree seeking students include: 

• High school students wishing to dual enroll in pre-approved courses 

• Individuals wishing to take courses for personal enjoyment and professional development 

• Individuals needing prerequisites for professional schools 

If you are interested in graduate studies at Clemson and need undergraduate prerequisite courses, you should apply as non-degree through the Clemson Graduate School. 

The non-degree status is not a "trial admission" status and students who have been denied regular admission are not eligible. 

How to Apply as a Non-Degree-Seeking Student 

1. Review important dates and deadlines. 
2. Complete the application. 
3. Pay the application fee. 
   There is a nonrefundable $40 application fee. Clemson accepts all major credit cards. 

The number of undergraduate credit hours that can be taken as a non-degree-seeking student may vary by program, but no more than 18 semester hours will be allowed. Once you reach the credit hour limit, you must apply to a degree-seeking program to take additional courses. 

Transient Students 

If you are an undergraduate student in good standing at a regionally accredited institution in the United States, and you wish to enroll in summer classes at Clemson University, you can apply as a transient student.  

Transient Application

Application Schedule 

Application opens March 15.  

Review the academic calendar for the last day to add courses for each Summer part-of-term. 

How to Apply as a Transient Student 

1. Search Class Listings for available summer courses. 
2. Submit the Transient Student Application . The fee to apply as a transient student is $40.00. 
3. Review and submit required documents through your Clemson admissions portal. 
4. Check the status of your application in the Clemson admissions portal. 
5. Please allow 5-7 business days after submission for processing of your application. You will receive an email at the email address entered on your application when a decision is ready to be viewed in your portal.  
6. Register for classes by signing into iROAR > Student > Registration > Add or Drop Classes. 
7. Pay your bill. Bills are not available until after you have registered for classes. Payment plans are not available for summer courses.
   • Bills are paid in iROAR > Student Financial Services > My Bill. 
     • Financial support letters are to be mailed directly to thirdpartycontract@clemson.edu. 
   • Contact Student Financial Services at 864-656-5592 for questions regarding tuition. 

If you have questions about the above transient information, please reach out to the Registrar Office via email at Transient Students or call them at 864-656-7855.