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Non-matriculated Students
A student attending UW Tacoma as a non-matriculated student is considered non-degree-seeking and cannot earn a degree. Courses taken as a non-matriculated student are graded and full credit is awarded and recorded on a UW transcript. Credits earned as a non-matriculated student usually transfer to other institutions. Students attending in a non-matriculated status may accrue no more than 45 credits in that status (some exceptions may be allowed). The number of credits allowed may vary by program.
A non-matriculated student who wishes to become a degree-seeking student must submit a regular undergraduate admission application, as well as all required transcripts and test scores. Students considering applying as a matriculated (degree-seeking) student are encouraged to do so as soon as possible, as 45 of the last 60 credits of a baccalaureate degree must be earned as a matriculated student in residence at UW Tacoma. Up to 45 credits earned as a non-matriculated student may be applied towards an undergraduate degree with some restrictions.
Non-UW Tacoma students applying to the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) certificate program should apply as non-matriculated student. Please review the program requirements for guidance in making a successful application and completing additional program application requirements.
Auditors
An individual who wishes only to audit university courses should apply as a non-matriculated student. Attendance in courses as an auditor is by consent of the instructor and only as space permits. Permission to audit is ordinarily granted for lecture classes only. An auditor may not participate in class discussion or laboratory work, and the auditor’s registration may be canceled at the discretion of the instructor. No record of audited courses is kept. Regular tuition and fees are charged. To receive credit for an audited course, the student must register for the class for credit and complete the course requirements in a subsequent quarter.
Returning UW Tacoma Students
A UW Tacoma undergraduate student who has been absent for more than one quarter (excluding summer quarter) is required to submit a Returning Student Form and pay a non-refundable enrollment confirmation fee by the deadline for the respective quarter. Returning students who left in good academic standing must return to the same academic program they were enrolled in when they left. Students who wish to apply to another major may do so by meeting with an academic advisor. Returning students in academic drop status must seek reinstatement through petition that begins by meeting with an advisor.
