If you hold a high school diploma or equivalent, you may take courses at Southern as a non-degree seeking (i.e., non-matriculated) student. This includes visiting students from other institutions.

To get started, simply complete the Visiting Student Application—there’s no application fee! You’ll receive a response within approximately one week, along with instructions on how to access the student portal and register for classes. As a visiting student, you may enroll part-time during the fall and spring semesters, or up to full-time during summer and winter sessions.

Please note: Visiting students are subject to all university policies but are not eligible for financial aid or on-campus housing.

If you need assistance with course prerequisites, registration permission, or have questions about degree requirements, please contact advisement@southernct.edu. Here is some additional information to help you get started:

For visiting non-degree students without a prior bachelor's degree or higher:

• You may register part-time (fewer than 12 credits) in undergraduate courses during the fall and spring semesters.
• Full-time enrollment is available during the summer and winter sessions.
• All courses will be applied to your undergraduate transcript.
• Before reaching 30 attempted credits, you must apply to a degree or certificate program (i.e., matriculate) through the Transfer Admissions Office to continue your studies at Southern.

For visiting non-degree students with a prior bachelor's degree or higher:

• You may register part-time (fewer than 9 credits) in undergraduate or graduate courses during the fall and spring semesters.
• Full-time enrollment is available during the summer and winter sessions.
• All courses will be applied to your graduate transcript, regardless of course level.
• A maximum of 9 credits completed as a non-matriculated student may be applied toward a graduate program. For programs requiring 36 or more credits, departments may, at their discretion, accept up to 25% of the total program credits. 
• To continue your studies at Southern, you may apply to a degree or certificate program (i.e., matriculate) through the Graduate Admissions Office.

Review the Registration Checklist to find the date and time that registration opens for non-degree students. Then follow these registration instructions (video 2m8s):

• Go to MySCSU
• Select Banner Student
• Choose Records and Registration
• Open Registration and Schedule Planner
• Select the appropriate term
• Add Courses (Note: You must meet any listed course prerequisite. Some departments may restrict registration for non-matriculated students). 
• Add Breaks (times you are unavailable due to other obligations)
• Click 'Generate Schedules' to review available schedule options
• Select your favorite schedule to 'Send to Registration Cart'
• Click 'Register' to complete your registration

You may continue to edit your registration during the allowed add/drop period for the term. To remove a course, go to 'Current Schedule', then select the 'Edit Schedule' to drop it.

Visit our Bill & Payment website to check current tuition and fees, and payment options.

Use the following definitions to determine which billing level applies to you:

• Non-degree students without a bachelor's degree or higher are billed at undergraduate rates.
• Non-degree students with a bachelor's degree or higher are billed at graduate rates, regardless of course level.
• Senior Citizens (Connecticut residents aged 62 or older) are eligible to attend at reduced cost:
  • During fall and spring, the Tuition and General University Fee are waived.
  • During summer and winter, the Course Fee is waived.
  • Senior citizens are financially responsible for all additional fees not waived as described above.

For more information, or to apply for the waiver, please contact the Student Accounts Office.