Non-Degree Students are able to register 1 week prior to the requested term (including Summer). Please check the for instructions on how to view your exact date/time
If you have any questions, please email EECSUndergrad.Info@oregonstate.edu
Non-Degree Override Requests
This request is specifically for students requesting an override for a CS or ECE class who are coded as NON-DEGREE in MyDegrees. Please take a moment to make sure your MyDegrees header includes Non-Degree.
If your MyDegrees Header does not list your Level as Non-Degree, please fill out the .
Reminder: If you are requesting CS 161 and/or CS 225, you MUST have officially declared the . Non-Degree requests from students not enrolled in the Programming Fundamentals Microcredential will be denied.
Calendar of Processing Dates
Please note: These dates are specific to CS/ECE courses. Your override request must be received before the start of classes for the requested term to be reviewed. Late requests during the 鈥溾 period after the first day of classes will be denied. *There is a $50 Late Registration Fee for registration on/after the first day of the term.
| Term | Review of Requests Begins | Approved/Denied Notifications Start | Deadline to Submit a Request for Review*** |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2025 | May 12, 2025 | May 26, 2025 | June 16, 2025 at 8:00am PT |
| Fall 2025 | August 18, 2025 | September 1, 2025 | September 24, 2025 at 8:00am PT |
| Winter 2026 | December 1, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | January 5, 2026 at 8:00am PT |
| Spring 2026 | February 23, 2026 | March 9, 2026 | March 30, 2026 at 8:00am PT |
| Summer 2026 | May 18, 2026 | June 1, 2026 | June 22, 2026 at 8:00am PT |
| Fall 2026 | August 17, 2026 | August 31, 2026 | September 23, 2026 at 8:00am PT |
Non-Degree Admission Process
The Non-Degree admission process depends on your status as a student. To get started, please visit the .
FAQ
A: Yes. You can apply as a Non-Degree student through the .
A: Yes. Requests that are missing transcripts and/or syllabi will NOT be reviewed. If you do not have a syllabus for your course, please reach out to your university/institution鈥檚 Registrar's Office or the department that hosted your course. They may be able to supply you with a syllabus for the year you attended.
A: No. Prerequisite course requirements are enforced for all students, even Non-Degree. Non-Degree students are unable to take courses and their prerequisites concurrently.
A: If you need a math course to meet the prerequisite, you can try to meet it with the instead.
A: No. Requests for CS 161 and/or CS 225 will only be considered for approval if you have officially declared the .
A: Yes. You need to submit a Degree Seeking application with the . Being a prior Non-Degree student does not guarantee admission to the degree program.If you are later admitted to the degree program, you will still be required to do all the New Student Orientation and registration steps which may include taking the ALEKS placement test.
A: Yes, but you need at least 45 credits of new Degree-Seeking coursework to graduate with the CS Post-Bacc degree (32 credits of new Degree-Seeking coursework if you鈥檙e a prior OSU graduate). To graduate with a degree in CS, you will need to complete all the required classes. For example, you may be given access to a class like CS 162 while as a Non-Degree student. CS 162 has a prerequisite of CS 161. Once admitted into the program as a degree-seeking student, your record will be reviewed to determine whether or not you have coursework sufficient to fulfill the CS 161 degree requirement. If you do not, you must still take CS 161 to earn your CS Post-Bacc degree.