A non-degree student is generally limited to enrolling in a maximum of seven credit hours per semester during the fall and spring semesters, and is generally limited to enrolling in no more than four credit hours during the summer session. A student may apply no more than 18 semester hours of work completed as a non-degree student toward an undergraduate degree at Purdue University.

A personal interview with a member of the Office of Admissions staff prior to admission as a non-degree student is strongly encouraged. All course work taken in non-degree status will be reviewed for applicability prior to admission to a degree program.

If you have been previously enrolled in another institution, you must be in good scholastic standing prior to enrollment at Purdue North Central. Use the special application for non-degree students.

APPLICATION FEE  There is no admission fee.

FINANCIAL AID  Non-degree students are not eligible for financial aid.

ACADEMIC PROGRESS   Non-degree students must meet the same minimum grade index required of regular students.

SEMESTER LOAD   A non-degree student is normally limited to enrolling in a maximum of seven hours per semester during the fall and spring semesters, and is generally limited to enrolling in no more than four hours during the summer session. A non-degree student who has earned a bachelor’s degree is eligible to enroll on a full-time basis.

MAXIMUM CREDIT   A student may apply no more than 18 hours of work completed as a non-degree student toward an undergraduate degree at Purdue University. The dean of the school to which the student applies may determine which credits will be accepted toward a degree in that school.

COURSE AVAILABILITY   A department may limit the number of non-degree students acceptable in any course.

DOCUMENTS   Transcripts of high school and college work (and a copy of GED test scores, if applicable) must be submitted prior to advance registration of the subsequent semester.

GRADUATION & PLACEMENT   Information regarding employment and placement of recent Purdue University North Central graduates is available upon request from the Purdue University North Central Placement Office. Graduation rates for Purdue North Central are available in the Office of the Registrar, Purdue University North Central, 1401 South U.S. 421, Westville, IN 46391-9542, (219)785-5200. These rates are calculated and made available as required by the Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act.

NONDISCRIMINATION   Purdue University North Central is an equal access/equal opportunity university. No qualified person will be denied admission or employment, nor will any student or employee be subjected to discriminatory treatment or be excluded from participation in any educational program or activity on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or status as a disabled Vietnam era veteran.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER   The social security number is requested as the best and most effective way to uniquely identify you for the purpose of accurately processing and maintaining your educational records. This number will be used as a student identification number and is restricted to internal University use: for example, matching admission applications with SAT or GRE scores, matching admission status with financial aid, obtaining transcripts during and after graduation. If you do not want the University to use your social security number as your student identification number, you will not be penalized. Also, you may request the University to discontinue the use of your social security number as your identification number and purge its records of that number at any time in the future. In either case, the University will then assign another number to you. Your student identification number, whether your social security number or University assigned number, must be used for all subsequent educational record inquiries and processing.

RECORDS   All records submitted by and on behalf of an applicant become the property of Purdue University.

RESIDENCE   Purdue University reserves the right to request documentary evidence in support of a residence claim.

INQUIRIES   All inquires should be directed to the Office of Admissions.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES   Purdue University North Central is committed to meeting its obligations pursuant to Article 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you wish to inform Purdue regarding a disability and receive information about auxiliary aids and services for students with physical, emotional and/or learning disabilities, please contact the Coordinator of Services for Students with Disabilities at (219) 785-5374. Indiana Relay is used for TDD Communications, (800) 743-3333.