Non-Degree Admission

1. Check your registration appointment time in Student Self-Service (formerly OASIS) at MyUSF.  All non-degree students have the same assigned appointment day.
   
   
2. Search for courses using the online Student Schedule search.  A video tutorial is available for tips on using the tool.
   
   
3. Register for classes in Student Self-Service at MyUSF on or after your appointment time but before the end of the Drop/Add period.
   
   
4. Errors during registration?
   
   • Pre- or co-requisite errors: The academic advisor’s approval in the Florida Shines application confirms that all course requisites have been met. During the application processing, the requisite permits for registration will be issued. The University Registrar’s Office (URO) will provide requisite permits only for approved courses.
   • Other registration errors: visit the Course Permits page for further instruction.

STEP-BY-STEP VISITING STUDENT APPLICATION GUIDE

1. Follow your home institution’s instructions for taking classes at another institution.
   
   
2. Apply as a Non-Degree, Visiting Student using the USF online application.
   
   • Florida resident?  Be sure to list two (2) forms of proof of residency dated at least 12 months prior to the start of the semester.
   • Watch the tutorial on applying as a Non-Degree Student.

1. Submit proof of immunizations to Student Health Services if you are taking on-campus, in-person courses.
   
   
2. Check your registration appointment time in Student Self-Service at MyUSF.  All non-degree students have the same appointment time.
   
   
3. Search for courses using the online Student Schedule search.  A video tutorial is available for tips on using the tool.
   
   
4. Submit a Visiting Student Permission to Enroll form to nondegree@usf.edu. This form must be signed by you and your home institution academic advisor in order to be processed. You will receive a response within 3 business days. USF will assign the necessary co-req and pre-req waivers for approved courses only.
   
   
5. Register for classes in Student Self-Service at MyUSF on or after your assigned appointment day but before the end of the Drop/Add period.
   
   
6. Errors during registration?
   • Pre- or co-requisite errors: The academic advisor’s approval on the Visiting Student Permission to Enroll form confirms that all course requisites have been met. Permits for registration will be issued for the courses listed on your form. The University Registrar’s Office (URO) will provide permits only for approved courses.
   • Other registration errors: visit the Course Permits page for further instruction.
     
     
7. NEXT STEPS FOR VISITING STUDENTS

1. Complete the Florida Shines Transient Student Application.
   
   
2. Your academic advisor/college office will be notified of the transient enrollment request.
   
   
3. Your college will authorize or not authorize your enrollment request. This decision is then electronically submitted to the Registrar's Office for certification.
   • Your enrollment request will be reviewed by the Office of the Registrar, Financial Aid, and Academic Advising. Once approved, the host institution will receive and process your application. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the transient incoming requirements for the host institution.
   • To determine financial aid eligibility, your application must be reviewed and approved by the Office of Financial Aid. Click here to review financial aid eligibility criteria for transient study.