Single Course Enrollment

Undergraduate Special (non-degree-seeking) Students

The status of "Special Student" applies to someone who has not been accepted to a degree program. You may take classes as a special student

• For personal enrichment
• Toward a certificate rather than a degree
• If you plan to transfer the course to another institution
• If you want to start a course(s) while your admission process is completed

Special Students

• Can enroll in a maximum of 12 credits
• Must meet prerequisites for courses
• Are not obligated to follow specific degree requirements
• Are not eligible for financial aid
• May be admitted to a degree program after completing the admission process and any in-progress coursework

You can view a complete list of online and print-based courses in the course offerings.

Enrolling in an Online Course(s)

You may go directly to registration to register for online undergraduate courses.

To enroll as a Special Student in a Print-Based Course(s)

1. Complete and print the Application for Undergraduate Admission.
2. Be sure to indicate which course(s) you would like to take on the application in Section 5, Status 2.
3. Send your completed application to:
   
   Distance Learning Center
   University of Wisconsin-Platteville
   1 University Plaza
   Platteville WI 53818-3099

When your residency has been determined, you will receive an enrollment form and billing statement. Submit your enrollment form with payment and the DLC will send your course materials.

Graduate Special (non-degree-seeking) Students

Students who have earned a bachelor’s degree from a nationally or regionally accredited institution recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) may register as a Special Student. You will receive academic credit for courses taken while on this status. You can be considered for admission into a degree program if you maintain a 3.00 grade point average in all graduate-level work and all other admission requirements are met. With the program area advisor’s approval, you may transfer up to 12 credits earned at UW-Platteville into a degree program. All graduate-level work will be included in computing your academic average.

You may go directly to registration to register for online graduate courses.