Taking University of Illinois courses as a Non-Degree student is a great way to demonstrate your readiness for a degree program, and to determine if the degree program is the right fit for you.  

1. Navigate to the Academic Credit Registration for Non Degree-Seeking Students page.
2. Click the orange button at the bottom of the page to “Review Policies before Registration.”
3. Click the arrow next to the “Undergraduate Students” text to learn more about the enrollment process.
4. Scroll to the bottom of the page. Click the “Proceed to Registration” button.
5. After reading the statement, click the orange “I understand” button.
6. Click the text “New Student? Create a login here.”
7. Enter a Login and Password to setup an account.
8. Complete the registration process by providing information for the required fields.

Within 2-3 days, you will receive email confirmation of your registration status as a non-degree student. After you receive confirmation of your student status, you can request to enroll in one or more courses.

Express your interest in pursuing a certificate. Once accepted, you will receive an email with further instructions for registration.

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