Special Student

The University of San Diego welcomes applications from students who would like to take a maximum of two courses for personal enrichment and who do not wish to pursue a degree. Those who wish to take a graduate level class should apply for Special Student Status through the Office of Graduate Admissions.

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Terms for Special Student Status
Special student enrollment is limited to a maximum of two courses per semester, with a cumulative total of six units maximum in a student's academic career. Work completed as special student will not be considered in the evaluation process if you apply at a future date as a degree seeking candidate.

All standard admission deadlines apply in the case of a special student. This applies to all candidates for special student status, including employees of the University of San Diego.

International students are not eligible for special student status.

Financial Aid and University housing are NOT available to special students.

How to apply
Submit a special student application and $55.00 application fee.

Send us official transcripts of any attempted college work in the past five years. Individual official transcripts must be obtained from each college/university attended.

Send us official final high school transcript or proof of a high school graduation or equivalent.

Request a Special Student Application
Email a request for a special student application to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at admissions@SanDiego.edu or call 800-248-4873 or 619-260-4506.