Non-Degree Applicants
Non-degree applicants are those that wish to take undergraduate courses without being enrolled in a degree-seeking program at Loyola.
Non-degree students often take classes for personal enrichment, professional development, or to fulfill prerequisites for a separate or future degree program. Courses are paid out-of-pocket and non-degree students are not eligible for Loyola scholarships.
Undergraduate Admission Information
This information applies to undergraduate study only. If you are interested in graduate non-degree study, please contact the Office of Graduate Admission at graduate@loyola.edu.Apply as a Special Student or Visiting Student
Non-degree students are considered either a special or visiting student, depending on the purpose of their coursework. Review the information below to determine which type of student you are before submitting your application.
Special Students
Special students are students who have already earned a bachelor's degree and are seeking to take a single or multiple undergraduate courses without pursuing an additional degree.
Required Materials:
- Official or unofficial transcript from Bachelor-degree-granting institution
- If you are a graduate of Loyola University Maryland, you do not need to submit your transcript. A copy will be automatically requested from the records office.
- Official or unofficial transcripts from any other college or university attended (including credit-granting institution(s) for any dual enrollment courses taken)
Visiting Students
Students who are enrolled in a degree program at another institution and wish to take courses at Loyola are visiting students. Highly qualified high school students who are deemed prepared for rigorous college coursework may also apply as visiting students.
In order to ensure that courses taken at Loyola will transfer to home institution, students are strongly encouraged to seek approval from institution prior to registering.
Required Materials:
- Official or unofficial transcripts from all colleges or universities attended (including credit-granting institution(s) for any dual enrollment courses taken)
Enroll Through the Baltimore Student Exchange Program (BSEP)
Students enrolled at a college or university within Baltimore’s Collegetown Network may be eligible to take one course per semester at another participating institution through the Baltimore Student Exchange Program (BSEP). Please note students participating in BSEP do not need to complete an application for admission as a visiting student.
Application Deadlines
The Non-Degree application will remain open through the published start date for each semester (Fall, Spring, and Summer). Non-degree students must have their application and all required documentation submitted in advance of the semester start date to be eligible to enroll in classes. Space in undergraduate classes is limited, and acceptance as a non-degree student does not guarantee a spot in a particular course - applying in advance of the semester start date is recommended.