Non-Degree (Non-Matriculated) Admissions
If you wish to enroll in our courses but do not plan to pursue a degree, you may enroll as a non-degree or non-matriculating student.
If you are a current UB student, register as normal and check with your advisor about whether our courses will count toward university requirements.
Non-degree students are only allowed to take approved elective courses.
- If you are taking courses for your LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) exam, be sure to check our clinical course list to be sure the course you select is clinical.
- If you are a NY LMSW or LCSW taking a course for continuing education hours, you must obtain a B- or better to obtain a certificate. Look at the elective course descriptions to see which ones count for CEUs.
Please note that non-degree students:
- Do NOT qualify for financial aid, including loans. View tuition rates
- Do NOT qualify for the reduced online tuition rate or comprehensive fee waivers
- May only register for a maximum of 6 credits per semester
- May only register for graduate courses listed as electives
- Are only admitted for one semester and must obtain permission to take additional non-degree courses in subsequent semesters
Our MSW degree options require 9 credits of electives. Therefore, we do not recommend taking more than a total of 9 elective credits without first speaking with a School of Social Work admissions representative.
New York Residency
To qualify for the in-state tuition rate, admitted students must provide proof of New York State residency. Visit the accepted student information page for details.
Complete an online application for "non-degree" status and pay a $35 application fee. Applicants can pay the fee electronically when the online application is submitted.
Please note that the non-degree application is only available certain times of the year for specific semesters. Check the deadlines page to see when the next semester's application will be open.
Upload a copy of your Bachelor's degree transcript to the online application.
Once we have received your online application and copy of transcripts, your application requesting non-matriculated status will be reviewed.
Applicants granted non-matriculated status may then follow the steps to enroll in classes through the HUB Student Center. Instructions on how to Enroll in Classes can be found at: https://registrar.buffalo.edu/hub/index.php.
Complete the Undergraduate Non-Matriculated Student Form through the UB Registrar's office.
Once your application is submitted, your application will be reviewed by the UB Registrar’s office.
Applicants granted non-matriculated status may then enroll in classes through the HUB Student Center. Instructions on how to enroll in classes can be found at: https://registrar.buffalo.edu/hub/index.php.
Questions about applying?
Contact us at 716-645-3381 or swinfo@buffalo.edu.