Students without formal admission who are interested in enrolling in one or more courses at Leighton University may be eligible to take classes as non-degree seeking or “visiting” students. Students who wish to take Leighton's courses but are not currently admitted to a degree program at the University are classified as "nondegree-seeking students." An individual applying as a non-degree student must have completed a high school diploma or a high school equivalency credential. A student may remain as a nondegree-seeking student for no more than 12 credit hours, Upon which the student must convert their status to degree-seeking student. Non-degree applicants under the age of 22 currently not enrolled in high school must meet criteria similar to first-year students entering the University. To determine eligibility to apply as a nondegree-seeking student, applicants must submit an unofficial copy of their high school transcripts and ACT/SAT scores. Admission as a non-degree student does not guarantee future access to any degree program. Nondegree-seeking students may also enroll for courses on a pass/fail basis. Courses completed with pass/fail are counted toward credit hour as permitted by the rules of the University, and they achieve degree status once the student decides to pursue a degree program.
As a non-degree student, you will receive Leighton University course credit and a grade. If you decide to enroll at Leighton as a degree-seeking student at a later date, earned credits may be applied to your plan of study, depending on the degree program in which you are enrolled. Grades earned as a non-degree are included in your permanent Leighton GPA.
Once admitted, you should contact the Office of the Registrar for your Registration PIN, which will allow you to register for classes online. The Office of the Registrar can also provide additional information, such as course prerequisites, withdrawing, etc. Some courses are closed to non-degree students. As a non-degree student, you will receive Leighton University course credit and a grade. If you decide to enroll at Leighton as a degree-seeking student at a later date, earned credits may be applied to your plan of study, depending on the degree program in which you are enrolled. Grades earned as a non-degree are included in your permanent Leighton GPA.