Non-degree Undergraduate Status

• Have a high school or equivalency diploma (with the required minimum score)
  • More than two years out of high school and:
    • were never admitted to a degree-seeking program at UM without completing the undergraduate degree,
    • have not been rejected from UM admissions to a degree-seeking program in the last academic year, and
    • do not have a degree-seeking application pending at UM
  • Or are less than two years out of high school and:
    • are degree-seeking at another four-year university, want to attend summer sessions only, and have a letter of good standing from their home university
    • are admitted to the University of Miami for the upcoming Spring semester and want to attend summer B session only
• And are a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or valid visa holder and meet any other requirements outlined in the Academic Bulletin Policies Governing Enrollment in Continuing Studies Non-degree Undergraduate Status
  • I-20s visas are not issued to Non-Degree seeking students

Please Note: Non-degree graduate, undergraduate, and alumni status, etc., each has unique requirements, regulations, and pricing. Once a student applies and/or registers in any specific student status, their status cannot be changed for that semester. 

After 12 attempted credits a grade point average of 2.5 or higher must be maintained to continue in undergraduate non-degree-seeking status with a maximum total limit of 30 attempted credits.

All Non-Degree courses are charged at the University of Miami per credit tuition rate. Please note tuition rate is subject to change. Currently, the UM Tuition Rate per credit is $2,421 for academic year 2023-2024.

Employees and Dependents 

University of Miami Employees and Employee Dependents are eligible for a reduced application fee. 

If you have any questions prior to your application email umnondegree@miami.edu or call 305-284-3889. Once you click the link below, it will open the application portal. If you are intending to take graduate-level courses, you MUST review the Graduate Non-Degree application process. 

• Step 1: Apply for non-degree undergraduate status

  Applications take up to 10 business days to process and all checklist items must be received by the documents deadline. 

  Please note: All documents requested in the application portal MUST be submitted to start the application processing and meet the following criteria:

  • a nonrefundable $75 processing fee
  • copy of your TOEFL* (if English is not your native language) with a required minimum score
    • I-20s are not issued to Non-Degree seeking students
  • copy of your GED* score with a required minimum score of 280 (50 required in all sub-tests) 2800 for IH test format (with 500 required for all sub-tests) if you do not have a high school diploma
  • a letter of good academic standing from your dean/advisor (if you are a visiting student currently seeking a degree at another university)

• Step 2: Choose your class and register online through CaneLink

  Once you receive an email that your application is approved register for classes by following the steps below:

  • Review and follow the CaneLink: Registration Guide
    • Make sure to meet all requirements and prerequisites (you may be asked to supply transcripts with proof of prerequisites)
    • Students must receive placement from the math department to be eligible to enroll in MTH courses
      • For math courses placement - please visit the Math Department's Placement Information site.

  Late fees apply for any registrations processed after the start of the semester (tuition remission does not apply towards late fees).

• Step 3: Confirm your schedule and pay on CaneLink

  Log on to CaneLink:

  • Confirm your registration is correct 
  • Make a Payment - students are responsible for tuition and fees upon registration. 

  Once you are registered for a semester all changes to your schedule (adds and drops*) may be done through CaneLink. Not attending or not paying does not drop you from a class. 

  • Refer to the academic calendar for the last day to drop/add courses and for fees that apply
  • Refund amount depends on the day you drop the course. For questions on refunds, fees, and payment plans, please contact the Office of Student Account Services at www.miami.edu/account-services or (305) 284-6430

  *Students wishing to drop all courses they are currently enrolled in must follow the University of Miami Withdrawal Process. Students who completely withdraw or miss a major semester (i.e., fall or spring), will need to reapply to be eligible to enroll for future semesters.