Non-Degree Seeking Students

USF’s non-degree-seeking students are a class unto themselves. There are many different types of non-degree seeking students: transient students, senior audit students or someone who simply wants to take classes for personal enrichment or to increase his or her skill level.

Transient students (those who are earning a degree at a university other than USF, but wish to take a class here) should seek the proper transient student/cross-enrollment forms from their home institution in order to transfer credits. Check with your advisor to make sure that the courses you take at USF St. Petersburg will properly transfer to your university.

Senior Audits are non-degree seeking students over the age of 60 who want to continue their education by taking free courses at USF St. Petersburg. These students should view the Senior Audit website and speak with the Office of Records and Registration before applying.

How to Enroll as a Non-Degree Seeking Student:

1. Apply online and pay the $30.00 non-refundable application fee. 
2. Turn in your Immunization Records (What does this mean?) to the Office of Records and Registration. You cannot register for your classes until you have submitted your immunization records. Check OASIS to be sure that you have no holds on your record and that you have turned in all the necessary documentation so that your registration process goes smoothly.
3. Visit the Online Non-Degree Enrollment Assistant to find and register for classes. On the Course Schedule Search, be sure to mark St. Petersburg as your campus. Save the CRN numbers for the classes you want to take; you will need these when you register. Also, some classes may require a permit. Be prepared to contact the instructor so that a permit can be issued for your desired class. Note: Non-degree seeking students cannot register for classes until one week before the start of the term. Visit the Academic Calendar to determine when you can register for classes.

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Getting up and running online as a USF St. Petersburg non-degree seeking student:

To completely engage in classes at USF St. Petersburg you will need to activate your Net ID, log on to Blackboard and check your USF e-mail. These online tools are used in every class at USF St. Petersburg and your understanding of them is vital to your success as a non-degree seeking student. If you feel that you cannot complete these steps without guidance, please contact Campus Computing for assistance.

• Activate Net ID: Visit https://netid.usf.edu/una/ and follow the steps to activate your NET ID. You will need this ID to log on to Blackboard. It may be several hours after you activate your NET ID before you can log into Blackboard. If it takes longer than 24 hours, please call Campus Computing for assistance.
• Logging onto Blackboard: What is Blackboard? Think of Blackboard as command central for all of your class needs. You will find your professor and classmates' contact information, your e-mail, important documents and assignments, syllabus, discussion boards and much much more on Blackboard. Some professors even require that all assignments be turned in via this website. You can log into Blackboard once your NET ID is active.
• USF E-mail: Your USF e-mail is hosted through Google. You can check it through Blackboard after you have activated your NET ID. There is a letter icon in the right hand side of your Blackboard welcome page. Click this icon to check your USF e-mail.

Useful Links:

      Online Non-Degree Enrollment Assistant

Immunization Requirement

OASIS

Course Schedule Search

NET ID

Blackboard