Non-Degree Students

Non-Degree Students

Want to advance your professional skills, continue your education or take pre-requisites? LaGuardia can help you achieve whatever you set out to do.

The Spring II semester Application will open later this week.

Non-Degree Students

Want to advance your professional skills, continue your education or take pre-requisites? LaGuardia can help you achieve whatever you set out to do.

The Spring II Semester runs from Saturday, June 21, 2025, to Sunday, August 10, 2025.


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Apply as a non-degree/visiting student

Non-degree/visiting students take courses for college credit but do not pursue a degree. Credits you earn are transferable to degree programs at LaGuardia or other colleges.

Why take non-degree courses?

  • You’re admitted elsewhere but would like to take a class your school doesn’t offer.
  • You need classes as prerequisites for your degree at another institution.
  • You’re looking for certification for your job.
  • You want to improve your academic record and prepare for admission to a specific program.

Non-degree Tuition & Fees

 Academic Status   *New York City/State Resident Tuition (Per Semester)  Out-of-City/State Resident & International Student Tuition (Per Semester)(s)  Student Fees  Application Fees
Non-Degree $265 (Per tuition unit no maximum cap) $420 (Per tuition unit no maximum cap) $208.45 (full-time)
$104.95 (part-time)
$65.00*
 Non-Degree Senior Citizens (60 and Older)      Consolidated Fee: $15.00
Administrative Fee (per Session) $65.00
 
*The $65 fee will be added to your bill when you successfully register. Note: Veterans of the U.S. Military, those currently on Active Duty or members of the National Guard or Reserves may obtain an application fee waiver by submitting proof of their Veteran/Military status (ie., DD-214, Current Military ID Card, or Deployment or Pre-separation orders).

Before You Apply

Here are some important things to know:

  • Non-degree students are not eligible for financial aid, which means they pay out of pocket. Review our tuition and fees above.
  • Non-degree students are not allowed to register for certain classes that are subject to restrictions, such as nursing classes, fieldwork, and internships.
  • F-1 students attending another college in the U.S. must be given permission for the non-degree program from their home school DSO. F-1 students outside the U.S. are not eligible for this program.
  • If you have non-English transcripts, you must also supply an official English translation and credential evaluation from one of these agencies:

After You Apply

  • Please allow 5-7 business days for your application to be processed.
  • Watch your inbox – once you’re admitted, you will receive an email from LaGuardia.
  • Submit your proof of vaccination and immunization, and review the guidelines for coming to campus.
  • After you’re admitted, you can register for classes in CUNYfirst. (See how to use Schedule Builder.)
  • Find your bill and payment deadline in CUNYfirst. (Non-payment before the deadline will result in the cancelation of your registration.)
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