In order to register as a Graduate Nonmatriculated (GNM) student, you will first need to apply for GNM status.

Applicants to the GNM status must contact the academic department directly for application information. (Not all departments choose to offer GNM status.) Departments will provide instructions and departmental requirements to appropriate candidates. Once this is completed, students may apply at https://www.grad.washington.edu/applForAdmiss/.

Note: GNM status is not available to persons holding an F-1, F2, or Visitors visa, or to those expecting the Office of Graduate Admissions to issue the I-20 student visa application for F-1-status entry into the U.S.

Learn more about applying for GNM status »

View a list of department contact information »

Download and print the Registration Approval Form and the Registration Form. (The forms are PDF files; downloading them requires Adobe Reader):

• GNM Student Registration Approval Form
• Dynamic GNM Student Registration Form -OR- Static GNM Student Registration Form

Important note: If you choose the dynamic registration form, simply type in your information, including your courses, and your fees will automatically be calculated; then just print out the completed form. If you prefer to fill out a form by hand, please download and print the static registration form.

These forms are also available at UW Non-Degree Registration Services (4311 - 11th Ave. NE, Suite 100, Seattle, WA, or call 206-897-8939. See map.)

• department abbreviation
• course number
• course name
• SLN
• course section
• number of credits

Complete the Registration Approval Form and Registration Form (the forms you downloaded in Step Two) using the course information you noted in Step Three.

To calculate fees, go to the fees page.

To enroll in a UW class as a non-degree student, you must obtain approval signatures on your Registration Approval form. View the department contact list and call or e-mail the appropriate department (not the professor listed on the time schedule) to determine that department's signature procedure.

Optional documents that may be helpful in completing this step:

• A registration checklist (PDF) to use as a reference while on campus.
• A letter of explanation (PDF) to take to the department explaining Non-Degree Enrollment.

Non-Degree Enrollment Registration Services
PO Box 45010
Seattle, WA 98145-0010
FAX: 206-685-9359

For express mail or courier delivery, or delivery in person:
Non-Degree Enrollment Registration Services (See map and hours)
4311 - 11th Ave. NE, Suite 100
Seattle, WA 98105-4608

* Payment of tuition and fees is required at the time of registration. Fees cannot be billed, except to third-party payers within the United States who include a purchase order or letter of authorization to bill with the registration form. Payment by VISA or MasterCard is accepted with no additional fee. There is a $25 service charge for returned checks.

Read more about the next part of the Non-Degree Enrollment process »