Non-Degree Students

Non-Degree Override Requests

This request is specifically for students requesting an override for a CS or ECE class who are coded as NON-DEGREE in MyDegrees. Please take a moment to make sure your MyDegrees header includes Non-Degree.

MyDegrees header showing Level: Non-Degree.

If your MyDegrees Header lists your Level as Non-Degree, please fill out the override form.

Reminder: If you are requesting CS 161 and/or CS 225, you MUST have officially declared the Programming Fundamentals Microcredential. Non-Degree requests from students not enrolled in the Programming Fundamentals Microcredential will be denied.

Calendar of Processing Dates

Please note: These dates are specific to CS/ECE courses. Your override request must be received before the start of classes for the requested term to be reviewed. Late requests during the “Add a Course” period after the first day of classes will be denied. *There is a $50 Late Registration Fee for registration on/after the first day of the term.

***REQUEST MAY TAKE UP TO 2 WEEKS TO PROCESS. If submitted on the first official day of the term, you may not get approval to register by the deadline to add a class.
Term Review of Requests Begins Non-Degree Registration Opens for ECE/CS Classes Deadline to Submit a Request for Review***
Fall 2026 August 17, 2026 September 16, 2026 at 8:30am PT September 23, 2026 at 8:00am PT
Winter 2027 November 30, 2026 December 28, 2026 at 8:30am PT January 4, 2027 at 8:00am PT
Spring 2027 February 22, 2027 March 22, 2027 at 8:30am PT March 29, 2027 at 8:00am PT
Summer 2027 May 17, 2027 June 14, 2027 at 8:30am PT June 21, 2027 at 8:00am PT
Fall 2027 August 16, 2027 September 15, 2027 at 8:30am PT September 22, 2027 at 8:00am PT
Winter 2028 November 29, 2027 December 27, 2027 at 8:30am PT January 3, 2028 at 8:00am PT
Spring 2028 February 21, 2028 March 20, 2028 at 8:30am PT March 27, 2028 at 8:00am PT

Non-Degree Admission Process

The Non-Degree admission process depends on your status as a student. To get started, please visit the Ecampus admissions website.

FAQ

A: Yes. You can apply as a Non-Degree student through the Office of Admissions.

A: Yes. Requests that are missing transcripts and/or syllabi will NOT be reviewed. If you do not have a syllabus for your course, please reach out to your university/institution’s Registrar's Office or the department that hosted your course. They may be able to supply you with a syllabus for the year you attended.

A: No. Prerequisite course requirements are enforced for all students, even Non-Degree. Non-Degree students are unable to take courses and their prerequisites concurrently.

A: If you need a math course to meet the prerequisite, you can try to meet it with the ALEKS Placement Test instead.

A: No. Requests for CS 161 and/or CS 225 will only be considered for approval if you have officially declared the Programming Fundamentals Microcredential.

A: Yes. You need to submit a Degree Seeking application with the Office of Admissions. Being a prior Non-Degree student does not guarantee admission to the degree program.If you are later admitted to the degree program, you will still be required to do all the New Student Orientation and registration steps which may include taking the ALEKS placement test. 

A: Yes, but you need at least 45 credits of new Degree-Seeking coursework to graduate with the online B.S. in Computer Science – Applied (32 credits of new Degree-Seeking coursework if you’re a prior OSU graduate). To graduate with a degree in CS, you will need to complete all the required classes. For example, you may be given access to a class like CS 162 while as a Non-Degree student. CS 162 has a prerequisite of CS 161. Once admitted into the program as a degree-seeking student, your record will be reviewed to determine whether or not you have coursework sufficient to fulfill the CS 161 degree requirement. If you do not, you must still take CS 161 to earn your postbacc Computer Science – Applied degree.