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Non-degree enrollment is for students who do not intend to earn a degree from Towson University (TU) and instead wish to take a small number of courses for personal, professional, or academic reasons.
Review the sections below to see the steps and key details needed to apply as a non-degree student Â鶹ɫ²¥.
Non-degree students must identify their intended TU course(s) as part of the application process. Non-TU students may search for classes in the course catalog. Please ensure you are selecting the correct intended start-term as you view intended course availability.
There are only select student types are permitted to apply as a non-degree candidate. To be considered for admission as a non-degree student, you must meet one of the following criteria:
Non-degree eligibility and credit policies are outlined in the . Please refer to the catalog for complete details.
College graduates must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution. Students must submit either:
Note: Non-degree applicants who earned their degree from TU do not need to submit official transcripts. 
Visiting students are currently enrolled at another college or university and seek to take TU courses to transfer credits back to their home institution Students must submit:
Note: If you are currently attending a  institution or a local Baltimore institution, please check whether you qualify for Inter-Institutional Registration before submitting a non-degree application.
Students of any academic background who must be at least 60 years old by the first day of their intended term or semester. Applicants must submit:
Note: Retired Maryland residents aged 60 or older who are not working full time may qualify for the Golden I.D. Tuition Waiver Program, which allows discounted, space-available enrollment in most courses up to specified unit limits. Students must be admitted as a non-degree student to be eligible and complete additional steps.
Current high school juniors and seniors who wish to take TU courses for college credit should apply through our dual enrollment program. Students must submit:
Note: Dual enrollment has additional admissions requirements, eligibility criteria, and tuition rules. View more information and steps to become a dual enrollment student.
Note: Home-schooled students must send the most recent curriculum evaluation from their supervising organization.  
Special permission from TU is required to take upper-level (300-level or higher) courses. Permission is not guaranteed, and will be reviewed upon completion of the dual enrollment non-degree application.
Students must complete a non-degree application, provide the required materials listed above, and submit a $50 non-refundable application fee.
| 2025-2026 | Summer 2025 | Fall 2025 | winter 2026 | Spring 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Opens | Feb. 2 | May 1 | Sept. 1 | Sept. 1 |
| Registration Opens | March 10 | Aug. 3 | Oct. 15 | Jan. 1 |
| Application Deadline | May 21 | Aug. 12 | Dec. 12 | Jan. 12 |
| 1st Day of Class | May 27 | Aug. 24 | Jan. 5 | Jan. 26 |
*Admission decisions are expected to release before Registration opens.
Continuous enrollment is available for non-degree applicants who are college graduates or age 60+. Dual enrollment and visiting students must reapply for each term. For additional information on the registration policies, please visit the .
All admitted non-degree students will be required to submit immunization records. For more information, visit the Health Center or contact at 410-704-2466.