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Non-Degree Enrollment

Register

There are two registration paths for non-degree students. The process you follow depends on the student status you choose — either nonmatriculated (NM) or graduate nonmatriculated (GNM) — and the academic quarter. (A nonmatriculated or a graduate nonmatriculated student is one who isn’t formally admitted to the University.)

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Nonmatriculated Students

You should register as a nonmatriculated student (NM) unless you are planning to apply the credits you earn toward a specific graduate-level (master's or Ph.D.) degree at the UW. Most people will fall into this category.

For autumn, winter and spring quarters:

Register as an NM Student

For summer quarter, register following the instructions on the Summer Sessions site:

Visit Summer Sessions site

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Graduate Nonmatriculated Students

You should register as a graduate nonmatriculated student if you plan to apply the credits you earn toward a specific graduate degree at the UW in the future.

If you are later admitted to a UW graduate degree program, you can apply up to 12 credits earned as a GNM student toward degree requirements.

For all quarters:

Register as a GNM Student