Non-Degree Registration - Undergraduate
Active non-degree students can register each semseter 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
Need to apply?
NON-DEGREE APPLICATIONS
- To take Undergraduate Courses (numbers 0-499)
- To take Graduate Courses (numbers 500+)
Ready to register?
Interested in an undergraduate level class?
(Course numbers 000-499)
The registration is different based on what type of non-degree student you are. Select your non-degree student type below for details about registration.
Who is a General Non-Degree student?
All students who are not part of the other groups listed are considered general non-degree students. Students who are enrolled at other colleges, high school graduates who want to try a college course before enrolling, or student interested in a class for life-long learning are all examples of general non-degree students.
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 in RamPortal is 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 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 corequisites. If your course has a prerequisite, you will likely need to get permission of the department prior to being allowed to enroll. The Academic Support and Advocacy Center (ASA) will be assisting you with any registration support you may need. ** INSERT EMAIL ADDRESS HERE**!
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
- Billing Information
Who is a High School Non-Degree Student?
Students who are still enrolled in high school, but want to engage in college course work are considered high school non-degree students. Some high school students may enroll as part of a dual enrollment partnership with their high school districts and other may opt to enroll on their own.
How do I register?
Once you have been admitted to WCU as a non-degree student we will work with you to get you registered.
- High School Dual-Enrollment Partnership Students will be registered by the Registrar's Office after we have received your High School Registration Form from your High School. For questions about you registration status, contact registrar@wcupa.edu.
- High School Dual-Enrollment Students - If you are not registering through your high school,
How do I pay my bill?
How you will pay for your course varies based on if you are registering through a high school partnership or directly with West Chester. If you are paying West Chester directly, you will get a tuition and fees bill prior to the start of the semester. The bill will be due prior to the start of the term. Failure to pay your bill by the due date may result in your courses being cancelled.
- For billing and payment questions, contact the Bursar's Office: 610-436-2552 or bursar@wcupa.edu
- Billing Information
Who is a PASSHE Visiting Student?
Student enrolled in degree-seeking programs at other PASSHE schools (www.passhe.edu) can take courses at WCU and use them towards their degree completion including having the grade count in their GPA and the course count towards residency requirements.
How do I register?
After you complete the non-degree application to create your student record at WCU, you must submit the PASSHE Visiting Student Registration Form to the WCU Registrar's Office (registrar@wcupa.edu). We will complete your registration and reach out with any questions.
Please review the Class Search to select an open class.
How do I pay my bill?
During the Fall and Spring semester, some courses each semester have been identified as "course share". "Course Share" courses means the student will pay their home institution for the course taken at a different PASSHE institution. No WCU bill will be issued. Courses must been approved to be course share by the teaching institution.
If the course is not approved as course share or is a course taken during the Winter or Summer semesters, PASSHE visiting students will be billed by WCU for any courses taken here.
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 should pay their bill by the due date to avoid being cancelled. For billing questions, contact the Bursar's Office: bursar@wcupa.edu
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Completion of the PASSHE Visiting Student Status Form will also authorize the release of the student transcript from West Chester University to the home PASSHE university, therefore the student is not required to order an official transcript after completion of the class.
Who is a Senior Citizen Non-Degree Student?
The Senior Citizen Policy allows retired Pennsylvania residents to attend West Chester University tuition free on a space-available-basis. To qualify, the student must be retired, at least 60 years old, and have been a Pennsylvania resident for at least a year. 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, seminar, or any similar course requiring extra faculty compensation for the additional enrollment.
Who is a Senior Citizen Non-Degree Student?
The Senior Citizen Policy allows retired Pennsylvania residents to attend West Chester University tuition free on a space-available-basis. To qualify, the student must be retired, at least 60 years old, and have been a Pennsylvania resident for at least a year. 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, 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 submit the Senior Citizen Registration Form to the Registrar's Office after the first class meeting. Since this program is on a space available basis, senior must wait until the first day of class to register.
If you wish to pay for your course and not utilize the waiver, you may register the same time as the non-degree general population.
For questions on the senior non-degree tuition waiver or to submit your form, contact the Registrar's Office: registrar@wcupa.edu.
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.
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 should pay their bill by the due date to avoid being cancelled. For billing questions, contact the Bursar's Office: bursar@wcupa.edu.
Who are Student Exchange students?
WCU participates in both International Student Exchange as well as National Student Exchange (NSE). Exchange students are enrolled in a degree seeking program at another college, but visit WCU for a semester and transfer the credits back to their home institution.
How do I register?
NSE students coming to West Chester will work with the Equal Opportunity Office and the Registrar's Office to register for classes. International Student Exchange students will work with the Global Engagement Office and the Registrar's Office to register. Once your registration is complete, we will confirm your schedule via email. You will be able to see your schedule in RamPortal once you are registered. All registration changes must be coordinated with the Registrar's Office, as exchange students do not have access to schedule themselves.
How do I pay my bill?
If you are paying WCU (your host school) while on exchange, students will 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 should pay their bill by the due date to avoid being cancelled. For billing questions, contact the Bursar's Office: bursar@wcupa.edu