Admissions Frequently Asked Questions: Non-degree Seeking
FAQ
Transient
A transient student is a “visiting” student who wishes to take course work at UWG for one semester and then return to his/her previously enrolled college.
How many semesters can I be a transient student?
Enrollment as a transient student is limited to one consecutive semester.
Can I continue at UWG after my transient semester?
A transient student wishing to continue enrollment at UWG as a degree seeking transfer student must reapply as a transfer degree seeking student and fulfill all transfer admission requirements. Application as a transfer student and all required transfer admission documents must be received by the announced application and document deadline date.
How do I pay for classes?
Since transient students are “visiting” student and not degree seeking UWG students, transient students are not eligible for any financial assistance from UWG. Transient students must make financial assistance arrangements with their “home” college.
Do I have to attend orientation?
Transient students do not attend new student orientation.
Auditor
An Auditor is a student who enrolls as an observer or listener only.
Can I get Financial Aid?
Since auditors are "visiting" students and not degree seeking UWG students, auditors are not eligible for financial assistance from UWG.
When do I register for classes?
Auditors are eligible to register three days prior to the start of the semester. Visit here for the registration date of the upcoming term.
Can I attend UWG for multiple semesters?
Auditors are eligible to attend in consecutive terms; however, they must reapply and submit an additional $40 application fee (If mailing a paper application, please do not mail cash payment.) if they do not stay continuously enrolled (the requirement to apply and pay the application fee each term is waived for students who stay continuously enrolled).
Do I have to attend Orientation?
Auditors do not attend new student orientation.
Post-Baccalaureate Non-Degree Seeking
A Post-Baccalaureate Non-Degree Seeking student attends classes but is not seeking a UWG degree.
Can I get Financial Aid?
Post-Baccalaureate Non-Degree Seeking students are not eligible for financial assistance from UWG.
When do I register for classes?
Post-Baccalaureate Non-Degree Seeking students are eligible to register three days prior to the start of the semester. Visit here for the registration date of the upcoming term.
Can I attend UWG for multiple semesters?
Post-Baccalaureate Non-Degree Seeking students are eligible to attend in consecutive terms; however, they must reapply and submit an additional $40 application fee (If mailing a paper application, please do not mail cash payment.) if they do not stay continuously enrolled (the requirement to apply and pay the application fee each term is waived for students who stay continuously enrolled).
Do I have to attend Orientation?
Post-Baccalaureate Non-Degree Seeking students do not attend new student orientation.