Non-Degree Seeking applicants who are interested in taking individual courses may register for them based on the desired semester’s course offerings and availability. Applicants will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Courses taken as Non-Degree Seeking do not lead to a degree and are not applicable to earning a professional certificate from DigiPen.
Prerequisites
Applicants interested in non-degree seeking studies must:
Provide official transcripts indicating evidence of graduation from high school and, if applicable, official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions. Applicants should have a recommended minimum 2.5 GPA in their most recent studies.
Students typically need to request official transcripts from the institution’s registrar’s office and should do so early to allow time for processing.
- Non-native English speakers must provide Proof of English Language Proficiency.
To apply for non-degree seeking studies at DigiPen, fill out an Application for Admission and select Non-Degree Seeking. Please direct any questions to the Office of Admissions. Please note: DigiPen students on academic or other probation are not eligible for non-degree seeking studies until the conclusion of the probationary period.
Once admitted for Non-Degree Seeking studies:
Submit updated official transcripts after graduation or completion of courses, if applicable.
Students must pass or show proof of having passed prerequisite courses before they are able to register for more advanced courses.
Approval from instructor must be obtained with an override form to attend courses.
Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA in order to remain enrolled in non-degree seeking studies.
Entering into a course is determined on a course by course basis; not all courses are available for non-degree seeking studies. Enrollment is on a continuous basis unless students do not register for classes for a required semester.
For non-degree seeking applicants who may want to enroll in a degree-seeking program in the future, please review our transfer credit policy.