• Academic course work completed while in the Non-Degree Student classification will not meet degree requirements. This classification is to be used only by those students who will NOT be working toward a degree at the University of West Florida (UWF). Non-Degree Students who become degree-seeking may petition their graduate department to accept up to 12 semester hours of course work for a graduate program completed while a Non-Degree Student to apply toward degree requirements.
• Non-Degree Students are not eligible for financial aid.
• The non-degree classification does not require an application fee or transcripts from other institutions.
• International students in F-1 status may not register as Non-Degree Students.
• All students are required to comply with the immunization requirement prior to registration. Information regarding this requirement is available from the Student Health Center (Building 63, 850-474-2172).
• Parking decals are required for everyone wishing to park a vehicle on campus. Decals are available from the Cashier's Office (Building 20E, 850-474-3110).
• Students taking courses on the Pensacola Campus are required to have a Nautilus Card. Nautilus Cards are available in the Nautilus Card Office (Building 20W, Room 162, 850-474-3324).
• Degree-seeking students have priority for registration and enrollment. Refer to the University Academic Calendar for registration dates for Non-Degree Students.
• All Non-Degree Students are liable for fees for any course(s) not dropped during the drop/add period.  See Account Balance on ARGUS for specific date.
• Course work completed as a non-degree student will be included in the undergraduate or graduate Grade Point Average (GPA) determined by the level of the course.
• All academic policies listed in the UWF Catalog and schedule of classes apply to Non-Degree Students. (See UWF Catalog for policies and academic calendar/deadlines.)
• If you have any questions please contact the Graduate School at 850-473-7716.

Statement on the Collection and Use of Social Security Numbers In accordance with the requirements of Florida law (Section 119.071, Florida Statutes), the University of West Florida collects social security numbers only if specifically authorized or required by law or if imperative for the performance of the University’s duties and responsibilities.

The submit online applications consists of three pages all of which must be submitted in order to be processed. Please note that if you wish to be classified as a Florida resident for tuition purposes, the "Information for Residency Classification" section requires driver's license, vehicle registration, and voter registration information of the person who is claiming Florida residency (e.g., this will be a parent if the applicant is claimed as a dependent on IRS returns). If you are a dependent or claiming Florida residency based on being married to a Florida resident, your parent, legal guardian, or spouse must provide their driver's license, vehicle registration, and voter registration information.