Non-Degree Seeking Tigers

The Office of Admissions welcomes and assists students who wish to enroll in Trinity University courses for credit, but do not intend on pursuing a Trinity degree, including:

  1. International Exchange Students

    International students participating in an approved Trinity University exchange program

  2. Trinity University Employees and their Dependents

    University employees, their spouses, and/or their dependents wishing to take courses using tuition benefits

  3. Other Non-Degree Seeking Students

    - Visiting students from another four-year university in good standing with their home universities
    - Non-Trinity students wishing to participate in Trinity faculty-led programs
    - College graduates needing to take prerequisite courses for graduate and professional schools
    - San Antonio community members wishing to take courses for personal enrichment

Applications

To be considered for admission, all students who wish to take courses at Trinity must submit an application with the appropriate documents by the correct deadline for their non-degree seeking application type.

 Deadlines and Materials

Each non-degree seeking student application type has its specific deadlines and materials, which can be found under its corresponding section on this page.

 Where to Apply

All applicants will be provided access to an Application Status Portal, where admissions decisions and additional information will be communicated.

 

Requirements

Please note:

 All visiting applicants must be in good academic standing and be eligible to return to all previous institutions.

 Non-degree students are held to the same standards governing academic progress (including probation/suspension) as degree-seeking students. 

 All students must register prior to starting classes. To register for classes, all students must complete the appropriate application process for their non-degree seeking student application type.

 Texas Law requires all students under the age of 22 to have the Meningococcal vaccine at least 10 days before class starts and within the last five years. Students may not attend class without this vaccine. For information about this requirement, please refer to the University’s enrollment policies. 

 Students previously enrolled at Trinity seeking re-admission as degree or non-degree seeking students should contact the Office of the Registrar and fill out the Application for Re-Admission.

International Exchange Students

If you are currently enrolled full time at one of Trinity University’s official exchange partner schools, please apply as an exchange student.

Application Deadlines

 March 15

Fall Term

 October 15

Spring Term

Application Requirements

International exchange students must submit the following documents:

 

  1. Official University Transcript or School Records

     

  2. Official English Test Scores

    Candidates may submit scores from the following exams:
    -  TOEFL
    -  IELTS
    -  DET

  3. An Administrator or Registrar's Report

     

  4. An Academic or Teacher Evaluation

     

  5. Financial Aid Documentation

    Please be sure to include proof of funding for:
    -  Room and board (living expenses)
    -  Transportation and personal expenses
    -  Proof of Student Health Insurance

 

Trinity University Employees and Dependents

If you are a Trinity University employee or a dependent of one, please apply as a non-degree seeking student.

Application Deadlines

 July 15

Fall Term

 December 01

Spring Term

 April 15 

Summer Term

Application Requirements

University employees and their dependents must submit the following documents:

 

  1. Educational Records

    University employees do not need to submit any educational records.

    Dependents of University employees must submit official records and documentation, including an official transcript from their most recent institution and an Educational Institution Report (see additional instructions under “Non-Degree Seeking Student”).

  2. The Tuition Remission Form

    All applicants must complete and submit the Tuition Remission Form to Human Resources prior to registering for courses.

  3. A Professor Approval Form

    All applicants must obtain written approval from the professor(s) of their chosen course(s), which should be kept and brought to registration.

    Course information, including professor contact information, can be found on TigerPAWS.

Please note that University employees should use their Trinity email and Trinity phone number on the application.

Non-Degree Seeking Students

Students interested in taking courses for academic credit but not in seeking a degree from Trinity may be admitted for non-degree study. Please apply as a non-degree seeking student.

 

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees are the part-time student rate, and financial aid is not available.

Application Deadlines

 July 15

Fall Term

 December 01

Spring Term

 April 15

Summer Term

Application Requirements

Non-degree seeking applicants must submit the following documents:

 

  1. An Official Transcript from the most recent High School or College/University attended

     

  2. An Educational Institution Report

     

  3. A Professor Approval Form

    All applicants must obtain written approval from the professor(s) of their chosen course(s), which should be kept and brought to registration.

    Course information, including professor contact information, can be found on TigerPAWS.

 

Contact Your Admissions Counselor

We are excited to answer your questions about the application process for non-degree seeking applicants.

 

Kindel Hollis '07

Associate Director and Coordinator for International Admissions
khollis@trinity.edu
210-999-7207

Exchange Students
 

Christine Ragan

Records Management Supervisor
cragan@trinity.edu
210-999-7278

Non-Degree Seeking Students
 

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Mailed documents can be sent to:

Trinity University
Office of Admissions
One Trinity Place
San Antonio, Texas 78212-7200