Non-Degree Students
Non-Degree Study
Students who wish to take courses for personal, educational or professional development and are not seeking a Longwood degree are welcome to take courses for which they are qualified.
Eligibility
Read the "Non-Degree Study Eligibility and Requirements" under Loading... in the catalog.
High School Students
Students who are still enrolled in high school may register as non-degree students if they are endorsed by their school counselor or principal and receive approval from the appropriate college dean.
Regular Admission (Denied)
Students who have been denied regular admission to an undergraduate program at Longwood may not register as non-degree students without permission from the Dean of Admissions and the Dean of the College of the student’s intended major.
Graduate & Professional Non-Degree Study
Those not enrolled in a graduate program may enroll in courses as a graduate non-degree student Apply
For further information on Graduate and Professional programs and courses, see all our Academic Programs.
Any questions regarding the application process, please contact the College of Graduate and Professional Studies at (434) 395-2380 or email graduate@longwood.edu.
Registration
Non-degree student registration begins four weeks after the opening of registration for degree-seeking students.
Complete a Non-Degree Enrollment Request and an Application for Virginia In-State Tuition Rate (pdf) on a yearly basis to be considered for in-state rates.
Your forms may be mailed, faxed to (434)395-2552 or emailed to registrar@longwood.edu. You may be asked to provide our office with a transcript if your class has a prerequisite.
Review Process
Registration confirmation and registration instructions will be sent to the email you provide.
LancerNet ID
User Support Services will email your LancerNet ID and password to your personal email.
Your LancerID and password allows you to access the myLongwood portal, the student portal for academic and billing information. Contact User Support Services for assistance with myLongwood.
Tuition and Fees
are due in full and follow the same billing policy and schedule as degree-seeking students. Please direct all billing questions to our Student Accounts Office.
Drop/Withdrawal
All non-degree students are required to meet the course drop and withdrawal deadlines.
A drop will reverse any tuition and fee charges. A withdrawal will grade the course as a "W" and will not generate a tuition and fee refund.
- Please refer to our website for dates and policies
- Forms to drop or withdraw are available online. They must be received by our office by the end of business on the last day of the window.