Non-Degree Seeking Students
If you are interested in taking course(s) but not earning a degree, you must be admitted as a non-degree seeking student.
Non-Degree Seeking students typically are one of the following:
- Transients (a student who is enrolled in one college or university (their home institution) and takes courses temporarily in another college or university (their host institution) with the intention of transferring the course credit back to their home institution)
- International students (waiting on transcript evaluations for major declaration)
- Exchange students
- State or university employees (including faculty/staff) wanting to take a class and not pursue a degree
- Individuals wanting to take a course(s) for professional development
- Individuals "auditing" a course for self-enrichment and academic exploration
There are two types of Non-Degree Seeking admits:
- Undergraduate (most common) - those taking an undergraduate-level class for personal enrichment, pursuing an add-on endorsement to a teaching license, earning a craft certificate, or completing a prerequisite for a graduate program
- Graduate - those taking a graduate-level class seeking credit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam; teaching certification/endorsement
Depending on the course level and the reason you plan to enroll in a course(s) as a non-degree seeking student, you may need to apply for either Undergraduate Admission or Graduate Admission through the respective application found here: www.tntech.edu/apply.
If you are unsure which application your should complete, email LaunchpadSSC@tntech.edu and provide details about what you are hoping to achieve and type of course(s) you're interested in taking by enrolling as a non-degree seeking student.
What's Next after Admission?
Next Steps after Admission
Step 1 - Required documentation...
Upon your admission, you may be required to submit documentation to Health Services before being able to register for courses. Information on the University's Immunization Requirements
Step 2 - Set Up Your TechExpress Account
TechExpress is a powerful resource you'll use often! You'll find all your most-used Tennessee Tech resources, including your Tech email, WiFi password, T-Number, University news and events, the campus directory, and so much more. TechExpress also automatically logs you into all campus websites. You won't need to remember multiple usernames and passwords for different sites; as long as you're logged into TechExpress, you're good to go!
» TechExpress Help: How to set up your TechExpress Account
Step 3 - Access Eagle Online (Student Account portal) & Email
Eagle Online: This is the student portal you will use to access class schedules, financial aid (if applicable), and other student information.
Tech Email: Every new student at Tech is given a Tech email account. Your email will be the primary communication method for campus departments and platforms.
Step 4 - Advisement & Registration
We have organized the sections below to better assist you with navigating the next steps in advisement and registration as a non-degree seeking student. Please read each section below to help connect you with an advisor on campus.
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- » A Non-Degree Seeking Student - Advisement & Registration
Once you've been admitted as a non-degree seeking student, contact Launchpad Student Success Center advisor Kassi Thomas (kthomas@tntech.edu) for advisement and registration information and assistance.
Additional Forms:
- State or university employees must fill out the fee waiver form located on the Human Resource website regardless if they are taking the class for credit/grade or audit - https://www.tntech.edu/private/hr/benefitforms.php
- » A Non-Degree Seeking "Auditing" a Course - Advisement & Registration
Once you've been admitted as a non-degree seeking student, contact Kassi Thomas (kthomas@tntech.edu) for advisement.
Auditing students cannot enroll until four (4) weeks before classes start and will be registered by the Office of Records, Registration, and Graduation once assisted by the advisor within the Launchpad Student Success Center and have received the instructor's permission for the course being audited.
Additional Forms:
- State or university employees must fill out the fee waiver form located on the Human Resource website regardless if they are taking the class for credit/grade or audit - https://www.tntech.edu/private/hr/benefitforms.php
- If you are under the age of 60 and not disabled, please use the "Audit Permit Form" here - www.tntech.edu/records/pdf/Audit_Permit.pdf
- If you are over the age of 60 or permanently, totally disabled, please use the "Special Program Fee Discount Form" here - www.tntech.edu/records/pdf/Special_Program_Fee_Discount.pdf
- » A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Exam Candidate
Individuals planning to complete the CPA examination, please contact Dr. Richard Rand (richardrand@tntech.edu) within the Accounting Department for course advisement and registration information. You will also be able to access information regarding the CPA examination.
- » Interested in the Human Ecology - Graduate Program within Community Health & Nutrition
If you are interested in taking courses within this program as a non-degree seeking student, please contact Dr. Samantha Hutson (shutson@tntech.edu) within the School of Human Ecology for advisement and registration information.
You may also reach the School of Human Ecology directly at (931) 372-3157 or complete their Contact US form at https://www.tntech.edu/cahe/hec/contact.php.
- » Seeking a Teacher Certification/Endorsement
If you are currently a teacher or returning to teaching and would like to enroll as a non-degree seeking student to complete a course(s) for a licensure certification or endorsement, contact Olivia Newman (onewman@tntech.edu) within the Curriculum & Instruction Department for advisement and registration information.
If you are interested in the Special Education Add-on Endorsement, contact Elora Davis (eldavis@tntech.edu).
- » Dual Enrollment for Current High School Students
Dual Enrollment is for students ready to start earning college credits while they are in high school. High school students who meet the eligibility requirements can get their college career jump-started by taking select courses.
Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at admissions@tntech.edu or visit www.tntech.edu/admissions/undergraduate/dualenrollment/index.php.
For more information about Non-Degree Seeking Undergraduate Admission, visit Undergraduate Admissions - Non-Degree Seeking.
