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(425) 352-8000

 

Non-Degree-Seeking Students: How to Apply

As a non-degree-seeking (non-matriculated) student in an academic, applied science, or certificate program, you can register for up to 24 credits per quarter during open registration (see calendar). Registration is first come, first served.

 

You will receive college credit for classes completed with a grade of 2.0 or higher, but if you want to earn a degree, go to New Students: How to Apply or Transfer Students: How to Apply.

 

What to Do How to Do It

1. Apply for admission to Cascadia.   

 

You can apply any time up to the first day of the quarter (see calendar), but the sooner you apply, the better your chances of getting into the classes you want. There is no application fee.
 

After we receive your application, we will send you a student ID number via email or U.S. mail. 
 

Two ways to apply:  

 

Apply online at the Washington State Colleges Web Admissions Center This link opens a page on a different website

OR
 

Fill out  the application for admission to Cascadia [PDF] and submit it either:
 

 

To request the form by mail, call (425) 352-8860.

 

2. Show that you meet the prerequisite(s) for classes you want to take.
 

You can meet prerequisites in 2 ways. Either: 

 

  • Take the COMPASS placement test, OR
  • Ask an advisor to approve your previous college courses as prerequisite courses
     

If your class has a math prerequisite, you must have completed the COMPASS test or previous math class in the last 12 months.
 

Do one of the following:

 

  • Take the COMPASS placement test: Go to the Kodiak Corner/Student Services Center. No appointment is necessary, but allow 2 hours for testing. (You must pay a non-refundable fee and bring photo identification, such as a driver’s license or a passport.)
  • OR
  • Ask an advisor to approve your previous college courses: Contact the New Student Welcome Center for an appointment with an advisor. Bring an unofficial transcript to your appointment.
3. Register for classes during open registration (see calendar).

Wait for open registration. Then register in either of 2 ways:

 

If your advisor approves your previous college courses as prerequisite courses, you must register in person at the New Student Welcome Center.

 

4. Pay tuition and fees. If you do not pay on time, you will be withdrawn from all classes.
 

See Waivers for information on reduced tuition.
 

 See How to Pay.
5. Get your student ID card.

Go to the Kodiak Corner/Student Services Center.
 

 

You must bring photo identification and a printout of your student schedule (use the schedule planner This link opens a page on a different website) to show that you have paid tuition.
 
6. Get your computer and email account information.  

Go to the Open Learning Center. You must go in person. You cannot complete this step online or by phone.
 

 

You must bring photo identification and a printout of your student schedule (use the schedule planner This link opens a page on a different website) to show that you have paid tuition.
 
7. Buy your books. 

Two ways to buy books:

 

 

Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines.