Take a graduate course without enrolling in a degree program

Take eligible CU Anschutz graduate courses without enrolling in a master's, doctoral or certificate program.

Part of the application includes receiving permission from the instructor for each course you want to take.

What to know before you apply

Application Deadlines

Is this the correct application for me?

Use this application if you're taking:

• An eligible School of Medicine or School of Pharmacy course. Course codes include: 

ANAT BMSC BSBT CANB CLSC CPBS CSDV
GENC HMGP IMMU IPHY MICR MOLB NRSC
PALC PHCL PHOR PHSC RHSC STBB TXCL

Looking for another program?

• Nursing → Nursing Non-Degree Website
• Public Health (including BIOS and EPID) → Colorado School of Public Health Non-Degree Website
• Courses offered at another CU campus → Apply through that campus

Already a non-degree student?

If you took an eligible course within the last 3 semesters, you do not need to fill out a new application. Instead, complete a new non-degree permission form and email it to [email protected].

How to Apply

1. Start your application
Complete the required information fields. We'll check whether you already have a CU account.

2. Check your email
Within about 24 hours (longer on weekends), you'll receive your username and password in separate emails. When starting the application, select the following options:

      Application Details: "Graduate Non-degree Admissions"
      Academic Interest: "Non-Degree"
      Non-Degree Option: "Anschutz Grad School Non-Degree"
      Admit Term: Select the term you wish to start taking courses

3. Get instructor permission
Before you can submit your application, you'll need instructor permission for each course you want to take. Complete the Non-Degree Permission Form for your courses and have the instructor sign off.

4. Finish and submit your application
Upload your required documents and pay the application fee.

5. Complete Tuition Classification Form
Complete the form to determine whether you qualify for resident or non-resident tuition. 

6. Register for classes
After you're approved for non-degree status, we'll email instructions for activating your university email and registering.

7. Pay tuition
You'll receive your bill by email. Payment is due by the deadline listed on your bill.

Frequently Asked Questions