Students who do not intend to pursue a degree or certificate at Nassau or at another post-secondary institution, but rather, plan to take courses for personal enrichment or professional growth, may apply for non-degree status. They are normally limited to part-time study (11.5 or fewer credits per semester) and are not eligible for state and federal financial aid programs. Additionally, non-degree students may be restricted from taking certain courses and should consult an advisor in the Office of Admissions before registering.

Students in attendance who wish to change from non-degree to matriculated status must contact the Office of the Registrar. Additional documentation may be required. Students should review the "Academic Requirements" section of the catalog for matriculation requirements.

Non-degree students are not required to take the College’s Placement Test when they are admitted; however, students will be permitted to accumulate no more than 12 credits without taking the Placement Test. Students who have not taken the College’s Placement Test will be prohibited from enrolling in any credit-bearing English, reading, or mathematics courses until assessment test results are available. Permanent exemptions from the assessment test will be given to those students who provide documentation that they possess a college degree from an accredited institution, or who submit documentation that they have successfully completed both a college-level writing course equivalent to Nassau’s ENG 101 (Composition I) and a mathematics course equivalent to Nassau’s MAT 109 (Algebra and Trigonometry) or higher.

Students interested in only studying English through the Language Immersion at NCC (LINCC) Program will be required to take our placement test in English and Reading. Students in this program are not eligible for financial aid. It is a full-time day program only. If students intend to pursue a degree, you must apply for admissions to the college.

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