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Information for unique student situations

If you've looked through all of the student information for applying to UW-Eau Claire and none of it seems to fit your situation, you've come to the right page. We have several options to explore the academics at UW-Eau Claire.

If you look through all of the options and you still have questions, feel free to contact us and we will be happy to help.

Undergraduate/Graduate special students — not seeking a degree

View frequently asked questions about non-degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate students here.

Undergraduate student not seeking a degree

You are considered an undergraduate non-degree-seeking (special) student if you graduated from a recognized high school or have the educational equivalent, are not currently seeking a degree, and want to take undergraduate coursework (100-400 level). Please note that non-degree-seeking students are not eligible for financial aid but are eligible to work on campus and may apply for the Returning Adult Student Fund by completing the Nontraditional Students and Student Parents Scholarship Application.

Course catalog

View the undergraduate course catalog to see what coursework might be available for you. Note that not all coursework may be available every semester.

How to apply

Submit the UW System application.

Registering for classes

Once you have received an email confirming that you are eligible to enroll in coursework, follow these steps to register for classes. Note that because of the demand for some courses and limitations on enrollment, degree-seeking students will be given priority over non-degree-seeking students.

Permissions

Some courses require permission to enroll from the department or an instructor. If a course you would like to take requires permission to enroll, please contact the academic department offering that course.

Frequently asked questions

View frequently asked questions about special students.

Graduate student not seeking a degree

You are considered a graduate non-degree-seeking (special) student if you earned a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, are not currently seeking a degree, and want to take graduate coursework (500-level or higher). This includes graduate certificates. You must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution to take graduate coursework.

Course catalog

View the graduate course catalog to see what coursework might be available for you. Note that not all coursework may be available every semester.

How to apply

Submit the UW System application.

Registering for classes

Once you have received an email confirming that you are eligible to enroll in coursework, follow these steps to register for classes. If the graduate enrollment period is open, graduate non-degree-seeking students can register as soon as the online Payment Plan Agreement has been submitted.

Permissions

Some courses require permission to enroll from the department or an instructor. If a course you would like to take requires permission to enroll, please contact the academic department offering that course. 

Frequently asked questions

View frequently asked questions about special students.

Auditing a class

You are considered an auditor if you would like to take a class without earning credit. You can find specifics on who can audit a class and requirements for audits in our catalog. Then, you can check the current audit fee schedule for the costs associated with taking a course as an auditor.

How to apply

After you have located this information, you will need to apply as an undergraduate non-degree-seeking/special student using the UW-System Application

Frequently asked questions

View frequently asked questions about special students.

Registering for classes

Once you have received your “Next Steps” email from Admissions and activated your My Blugold CampS account, please reach out to Blugold Central at 715-836-3000 or blugoldcentral@uwec.edu for assistance with auditing a course. This will require signatures from the course instructor. Keep in mind that adding a course late may require other signatures as well.

Students seeking a degree
Reentry student enrollment

You are a considered a reentry student if you attended UW-Eau Claire as a degree-seeking student in the past but did not earn a degree from UW-Eau Claire. (If you earned a degree from UW-Eau Claire and wish to obtain a second degree, view the second degree student information below.)

If you've taken one full term off, you don't need to reapply. If you have been away for two or more semesters and are ready to come back, check out the steps below to be a Blugold again!

What do I need to submit?
  • Fill out a UW System application online - Please use the applicant statement as a way to communicate what you have been doing since you last attended UW-Eau Claire. On your application, list any courses you are currently enrolled in at another institution.
  • You are exempt from the application fee.
  • You are not required to submit your high school transcript.
  • You are not required to submit your ACT/SAT scores.
  • If you have attended or are attending one or more higher education institutions while you were away from UW-Eau Claire, please submit an official transcript from each institution you attended. Official transcripts should be sent electronically via secured transmission (not email) to UW-Eau Claire Admissions.

Note: If you have only been gone from UW-Eau Claire for one semester and do not need to reapply, you should still submit official transcripts from any higher education institutions you attended. Transfer work is critical and may affect academic progress, academic standing, financial aid eligibility, and graduation.

After you've been accepted
Information for suspended students

Your application will be sent to the dean's office of the college you are hoping to enter. Please use the applicant statement to address the suspension and include any information you would like the dean's office to know when reviewing your application.

Second degree student

You are considered a second degree student if you have earned a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university and you are applying to UW-Eau Claire to earn another undergraduate degree.

When should I apply?

We will begin to accept applications for the spring semester (January) on April 1, and for the fall semester on August 1. Priority deadlines are November 1 for spring admission and March 1 for fall admission. We strongly encourage students with transfer credit to apply for admission as early as possible.

What do I need to submit?
  • UW System application online
  • $25 application fee online at time of application submission, or log back into your application to pay the fee. (Note: You are exempt from this fee if you were previously enrolled at UWEC as a degree-seeking student.)
  • Send official transcripts from each college or university you have attended. (Note: If you were previously enrolled at UW-Eau Claire as a degree-seeking student, you only need to send transcripts from institutions attended after your time at UW-Eau Claire.)
After you've been accepted
Transfer of credits

Your transcripts will be forwarded to the appropriate academic department once you have been admitted.  An adviser will audit your transcripts and determine the courses you need to complete to earn a second degree. See the Second Degree Advisors list of advisers.

The Admissions Office will prepare an official transfer credit evaluation for any undergraduate coursework taken after completion of your first degree. This information will be available to your advisor when you meet with him or her to discuss your second degree.

Going back to school for a teaching degree

If you have a bachelor's degree and are interested in pursuing a teaching certification, check out your steps to apply below. If you have questions about this program, feel free to review our frequently asked questions or contact us with any additional questions. 

How do I apply?

Step 1 - Apply to UWEC by visiting apply.wisconsin.edu

  • Indicate reason for applying: Undergraduate degree or Teacher Certification
  • Indicate apply as: "Transfer" if you have a bachelor's degree from another institution or "Re-entry" if you have previously completed coursework at UWEC.

Step 2 - Transcript evaluation 

  • If you are accepted to UWEC, your transcripts will be available to the department of your teaching subject area. A final copy of the certification plan will be sent to you via postal mail and email from our Certification Office. The plan will indicate coursework, field experiences, and exams necessary to complete the certification. Read your plan letter carefully. This process may take 3-4 weeks.

Step 3 - Contact the department when you receive your certification plan.

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