Non-Degree Graduate Registration
Non-Degree students are enrolled WCU students taking classes, but not pursuing a degree or certificate.
Active non-degree students can register each semester during the open enrollment period. Once a person has an active non-degree record, they remain active through the end of the Spring semester each year. Reactivation is required each summer which is completed by reapplying as a non-degree student.
Non-Degree at WCU
NON-DEGREE APPLICATIONS
- To take Undergraduate Courses (numbers 0-499)
- To take Graduate Courses (numbers 500+)
Ready to register?
Graduate Non-Degree Students can enroll in graduate level classes (course numbers 500-999). If you want to take an undergraduate class (under 500), you will need to apply as an undergraduate non-degree student.
Who is a General Graduate Non-Degree student?
All students seeking enrollment in a graduate level course who are not part of the other groups listed are considered general non-degree students. Students who are enrolled at other colleges, college graduates who want to try a graduate college course before enrolling, or student interested in a class for life-long learning are all examples of general non-degree students. To enroll in a graduate level course, you must have earned a bachelor's degree.
How do I register?
Once you have been admitted to WCU as a non-degree student you will receive a student ID number as well as information about creating your RamNet account. This account allows you to login our student information system, RamPortal. Instructions on how to register using RamPortal are available.
All active non-degree students will receive a registration time-ticket which allows access to registration in RamPortal starting at a specific date and time. Once your Registration period has begun, you are able to register for classes. All non-degree students register during our open enrollment period. General timing for graduate open enrollment is:
- Fall open enrollment: mid-July
- Winter open enrollment: mid-November
- Spring open enrollment: early-December
- Summer open enrollment: mid-April
Some courses may require prerequisites or co-requisites. If your course has a prerequisite, you will likely need to get permission of the department prior to being allowed to enroll. For questions about registration, contact: gradadmissions@wcupa.edu.
How do I pay my bill?
Students receive an email (sent to their WCU email account) when bills/new charges are available. Students MUST check their WCU email regularly and are required to monitor their account regularly for additional charges. Bills are due prior to the start of the semester.
Students are expected to pay their tuition by the due date to avoid cancellation of their schedules and late payment fees. Financial holds are placed on student accounts with any unpaid balance.
For billing and payment questions, contact the Bursar's Office: 610-436-2552 or bursar@wcupa.edu
Who is a Senior Citizen Non-Degree Student?
The Senior Citizen Policy allows retired Pennsylvania residents to enroll in West Chester University courses tuition free on a space-available basis. Students may enroll as either degree or non-degree students and may audit or take courses for credit. The program does not include internships, independent study, individualized instruction, student teaching, thesis/dissertation, seminar, or any similar course requiring extra faculty compensation for the additional enrollment.
How do I register?
All senior citizens wishing to take advantage of the tuition waiver program, must complete and the Senior Citizen Registration Form , obtain the signature of the teaching faculty member, and submit it to the Registrar's Office. Forms will not be processed until the first day of class and requests reviewed for available space.
Degree-seeking students who meet the requirements above and wish to utilize the tuition waiver must wait until the first day of class to be registered. The senior citizen tuition waiver program is only available if space is available (i.e. course is open with available seats). Degree-seeking students who meet the requirements of the program, but do not want to wait to be registered or do not wish to use the waiver, may register when their registration period begins and will be responsible for the cost of attendance. Waivers are not applied retroactively.
For questions on the senior non-degree tuition waiver or to submit your form, contact the Registrar's Office:
Registrar's Office.
How do I pay my bill?
While senior non-degree students who utilize the waiver will not have tuition charges, the tuition fee waiver does not include the costs for course materials or fees associate with Inclusive Access, if the instructor has opted to use Inclusive Access for course materials or textbooks. For more information regarding Inclusive Access, please review the WCU Campus Bookstore website.
Who is a WSMI student?
WCU offers a continuing education program for music educators during the summer. All courses meet NASM accreditation standards and fulfill requirements for teacher certification renewal and professional growth programs.
How do I register?
All active non-degree students will receive a registration time-ticket which allows access to registration in RamPortal starting at a specific date and time. Once your Registration period has begun, you are able to register for classes. All non-degree students register during our open enrollment period. General timing for graduate summer open enrollment is:
- Summer open enrollment: mid-April
The Graduate School also shares the course offerings for the Wells Summer Music Institute on their website, but always check RamPortal for the most accurate information.
Instructions outlining how to register in RamPortal are available.
How do I pay my bill?
Students receive an email (sent to their WCU email account) when bills/new charges are available. Students MUST check their WCU email regularly and are required to monitor their account regularly for additional charges. Bills are due prior to the start of the semester.
Students are expected to pay their tuition by the due date to avoid cancellation of their schedules and late payment fees. Financial holds are placed on student accounts with any unpaid balance.
For billing and payment questions, contact the Bursar's Office: 610-436-2552 or bursar@wcupa.edu