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</div> <div class="panel panel--long" > <div class="panel__container "> <div class="content-width__container fixed-sidebar-container"> <section class="primary-content" aria-label="primary-content" role="main"> <div class="formatted-text"><h2>What is non-degree study at Cornell?</h2> <p>Visitors Non-degree Study is a way for you to earn college credit at Cornell without enrolling in a degree program.</p> <p>Whether you want to explore a new interest, enhance your resume, or strengthen your professional skills, you can choose from thousands of regular university courses year-round. You'll study alongside Cornell undergraduate and graduate students and have access to university libraries and other campus facilities.</p> <p>Your grades and credits will be recorded on an official Cornell transcript. You can generally transfer these credits to a degree at Cornell or elsewhere—but always check with your school or institution.</p> <p><strong>Eligibility:</strong> Anyone high school age and older who is not currently a Cornell degree candidate is eligible for Visitors Non-degree Study, including Cornell employees and retirees (<a href="/courses/register/credit/employees">tuition waivers</a> may apply), Cornell alumni, executives and professionals, area residents, <a href="/courses/register/credit/high-school">high school students</a>, and <a href="/courses/register/intl-student-info">international students</a>.</p> <h3>How to get started</h3> <ol> <li>Select your course(s) from the <a href="/courses/roster?ses=Summer">Summer Session</a>, <a href="/courses/roster?ses=Winter">Winter Session</a>, or <a href="https://classes.cornell.edu/browse/roster/FA24">Fall</a> or <a href="https://classes.cornell.edu/browse/roster/SP25">Spring</a> roster.</li> <li>To enroll, visit our <a href="/courses/register" >registration</a> page.</li> </ol> </div> </section> <section class="secondary-content" aria-label="secondary-content" role="navigation"> <div class="border-block border-block--thick-top border-block--drop-shadow "> <div id="vital-info" class="sticky-trigger" data-sticky-trigger="#sticky-panel" data-sticky-on="leave"> <div class="headline-group h3 h2"> <span class="head">Visitors Non-degree Study</span> </div> <ul class="icon-list"> <li><div class="icon-wrapper"><svg class="icon" role="presentation" preserveAspectRatio="xMaxYMin meet"><use xlink:href="/img/sprites/standard_icons.svg#design--calendar" /></svg></div><div>Classes offered year-round<br> See <a href="/courses/dates">dates & deadlines</a></p></div><li> <li><div class="icon-wrapper"><svg class="icon" role="presentation" preserveAspectRatio="xMaxYMin meet"><use xlink:href="/img/sprites/standard_icons.svg#design--circle-checkmark" /></svg></div><div><p>Open admissions<br> See <a href="/courses/register" >registration</a></p></div><li> <li><div class="icon-wrapper"><svg class="icon" role="presentation" preserveAspectRatio="xMaxYMin meet"><use xlink:href="/img/sprites/standard_icons.svg#design--school" /></svg></div><div><p>Earn credits & <br>an official Cornell transcript</p></div><li> <li><div class="icon-wrapper"><svg class="icon" role="presentation" preserveAspectRatio="xMaxYMin meet"><use xlink:href="/img/sprites/standard_icons.svg#design--money" /></svg></div><div><p>$1,840/credit hour<br> See <a href="/courses/tuition" >tuition & aid</a></p></div><li> <li><div class="icon-wrapper"><svg class="icon" role="presentation" preserveAspectRatio="xMaxYMin meet"><use xlink:href="/img/sprites/standard_icons.svg#design--mail" /></svg></div><div><a href='/courses/about/contact'>Contact us</a></div><li> <li><div class="icon-wrapper"><svg class="icon" role="presentation" preserveAspectRatio="xMaxYMin meet"><use xlink:href="/img/sprites/standard_icons.svg#design--star" /></svg></div><div>  <p><a href="/courses/register/credit">Enroll now</a></p></div><li> </ul> <a href="/courses/roster?ses=Winter" role="button" class="button button--cta"><div class="button__content">View Winter courses <svg class="icon" role="presentation" preserveAspectRatio="xMaxYMin meet"><use xlink:href="/img/sprites/standard_icons.svg#design--arrow-right" /></svg></div></a> </div> </div> <br> </section> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel panel--gray panel--push-down" > <div class="panel__container "> <div class="grid-row two-columns "> <div class="two-columns__column two-columns__left formatted-text"> <h2>Top 5 reasons to do non-degree study at Cornell</h2><ul> <li>Study with Cornell faculty</li> <li>Explore a new interest</li> <li>Enhance your resume with credits and a Cornell transcript</li> <li>Strengthen your professional skills</li> <li>Benefit from an Ivy League education</li> </ul> </div> <div class="two-columns__column two-columns__right panel__pop-out--top"> <div class="captioned-media "> <figure> <div class="image-reservation " style="padding-bottom: 110.76923076923%; background-color: #CCC;"><img src="/img/content/4365-highlight.jpg" alt="" class="" > </div> </figure> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel " > <div class="panel__container "> <h2 class="headline-group "> <span class="head">Faculty</span> </h2><p>As a non-degree student, you'll interact closely with distinguished Cornell faculty members and instructors and study alongside Cornell undergraduate and graduate students. This diverse population is here to help you push yourself and your ideas further than you could ever push them on your own.</p> </div> </div> <div class="panel panel--narrow" > <div class="panel__container "> <div class="collection__header text-center"> <h2 class="headline-group panel__title collection__title"> <span class="head">Student experiences</span> </h2> </div> <div class="grid-row two-columns "> <div class="two-columns__column two-columns__left "> <div class='card card--quote'> <div class='card__image'> <div class='image-wrapper'> <div class="image-reservation " style="padding-bottom: 66.739130434783%; background-color: #CCC;"><img src="/img/content/4365-quote-1.jpg" alt="" class="" > </div> </div> </div> <div class='card__body'> <div class='card__editorial quote__quote'>"The instruction was top-notch. I learned a lot and was inspired to pursue a graduate education." </div> <div class='card__footer quote_source'> <div class="quote__name">Serenna McCloud, Cornell employee</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="two-columns__column two-columns__right "> <div class='card card--quote'> <div class='card__image'> <div class='image-wrapper'> <div class="image-reservation " style="padding-bottom: 66.739130434783%; background-color: #CCC;"><img src="/img/content/4365-quote-2.jpg" alt="" class="" > </div> </div> </div> <div class='card__body'> <div class='card__editorial quote__quote'>"I was able to juggle the class, my family life, and my work... I learned a great deal, and since the class I took is directly related to my job, my job skills have been enhanced."</div> <div class='card__footer quote_source'> <div class="quote__name">Tom Jordan, Cornell employee</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel panel--image-strip panel--half-white-top panel--blue"> <div class="panel__container"> <div class="image-strip"> <div class="image-strip__image"> <div class="image-reservation " style="padding-bottom: 50.546448087432%; background-color: #CCC;"><img src="/img/content/5372-hero-related.jpg" alt="" class="" > </div> </div> <div class="image-strip__image"> <div class="image-reservation " style="padding-bottom: 50.546448087432%; background-color: #CCC;"><img src="/img/content/4363-hero-related.jpg" alt="" class="" > </div> </div> <div class="image-strip__image"> <div class="image-reservation " style="padding-bottom: 50.546448087432%; background-color: #CCC;"><img src="/img/content/4410-hero-related.jpg" alt="" class="" > </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel panel--blue panel--gap-none" > <div class="panel__container "> <div class="headline-group headline-group--center additional-links__title h2"> <span class="head">You might also be interested in...</span> </div> <div class="grid-row three-columns "> <div class="three-columns__column three-columns__left"><a href="/courses/programs/study-abroad" class="arrow h3 head additional-links__link">International Study Abroad Programs</a> </div> <div class="three-columns__column three-columns__center"><a href="/courses/programs/winter" class="arrow h3 head additional-links__link">Winter Session</a> </div> <div class="three-columns__column three-columns__right"><a href="/courses/programs/online" class="arrow h3 head additional-links__link">Online Learning</a> </div> </div> <div class="additional-links" data-sticky-trigger="#sticky-panel"> <div class="button-group button-group--center additional-links__button"> <a href="/courses/programs" role="button" class="button button--light"><div class="button__content">See all programs & courses <svg class="icon" role="presentation" preserveAspectRatio="xMaxYMin meet"><use xlink:href="/img/sprites/standard_icons.svg#design--arrow-right" /></svg></div></a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel panel--sticky panel--sticky-bottom panel--cta" id="sticky-panel"> <div class="panel__container "> <div class="panel__content call-to-action"> <div class="call-to-action__button"> <a href="/courses/roster?ses=Winter" role="button" class="button button--cta"><div class="button__content">View Winter courses <svg class="icon" role="presentation" preserveAspectRatio="xMaxYMin meet"><use xlink:href="/img/sprites/standard_icons.svg#design--arrow-right" /></svg></div></a> </div> <div class="call-to-action__text"><p> </p></div> </div> </div> </div> </main> <footer class="site-footer"> <div class="footer-prefix"> </div> <div class="logo-row"> <div class="logo-row__container"> <div class="logo-wrapper"> <img src="/img/logos/CornellSCE4.svg" alt="Cornell University School of Continuing Education"> </div> <div class="logo-row__nav"><a href="/sce/about" class="arrow">About SCE</a><a href="/sce/support" class="arrow">Give to SCE</a><a href="/courses/about/contact" class="arrow">Contact us</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="site-footer__bar"> <div class="site-footer__bar__container"> <ul> <li><a href="/sce/policy">SCE Policies</a></li> <li><a href="https://privacy.cornell.edu/privacy-cornell/university-privacy-statement">Privacy Notice</a></li> <li><a href="/sce/policy/copyright">Copyright</a></li> <li><a href="/sce/policy/land">Land Acknowledgment</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href='/sce/about/web-contact'>Website assistance</a></li> <li><a href='#' class='back-to-top' id='back-to-top'>Back to Top <svg class="icon" role="presentation" preserveAspectRatio="xMaxYMin meet"><use xlink:href="/img/sprites/standard_icons.svg#design--arrow-up-end" /></svg></a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </footer> <script src="/lib/js/main.js" defer></script> <script src="/lib/js/addon.js" defer></script> <script async src="https://siteimproveanalytics.com/js/siteanalyze_6120104.js"></script> </body> </html>