Non-Degree Student

You want to take some classes but aren’t after a degree.

Non-Degree Students are those who do not intend to pursue a degree or certificate at NCC but rather, plan to take courses for personal enrichment, for transfer to another college or professional growth. Students must complete an application for admission, provide required documentation and pay the application fee. Check out the Class Schedule for class availability, and select the semester for which you are planning on enrolling. 

NEW APPLICANTS

• Submit a Non-Degree-Seeking Application for Admission with a $50.00 non-refundable fee. Follow the instructions on the application to submit required documents by the completion deadlines listed below:
• To download and print the application, please click here.

RETURNING STUDENTS

• Who HAVE BEEN ENROLLED at NCC within the past year from the start of the semester may register without re-applying. Check the Registration Information webpage for registration dates.
• Who HAVE NOT ENROLLED at NCC in the past year from the start of the semester must be re-admitted.
  • Submit a Non-Degree-Seeking Re-Admit Application with a $25 non-refundable fee to the Office of the Registrar BEFORE the semester begins.
  • To download and print the application, please click here

ADMISSION COMPLETION DEADLINES

Completed applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. APPLY EARLY. Nassau Community College reserves the right to close admission at any time, do not wait to apply. NOTE: Mailed or faxed applications are accepted only up to six (6) weeks prior to the posted deadlines. Office of the Registrar, Tower Building, 1 Education Drive, Garden City, NY 11530 or fax to 516.572.9975. Please be advised that during peak times the Service Hours of Operation do not take into account the need to limit the walk-ins earlier than the posted closing time. If more students are in line than we can service within the posted hours, students will receive front-of-the line passes for the next business day.

If a deadline falls on a weekend, applications and all supporting credentials are accepted through the following Monday.

• Summer Semester:  MAY 25 (Session I) JUNE 24 (Session II).
• Fall Semester:  AUGUST 15
• Winterim: DECEMBER 20
• Spring Semester:  JANUARY 5

Acceptance as a non-degree-seeking or "non-matriculated student" means that students are not eligible for state, federal financial aid or loan programs. Once registered, non-degree students who wish to change to Degree-Seeking (matriculated status) must submit to the Office of the Registrar WITHIN 30 days from the start of the term any additional documentation required for the program they are seeking. Students should review the Program Requirements Chart for admission requirements