Non-Degree Students

A Non-Degree Student is an undergraduate student who enrolls in credit-bearing courses without seeking a baccalaureate degree. Enrollment in this status does not constitute admission into a degree program.

Admissions Requirements

Applicants must submit the following:

1. Payment of the application fee.
2. Advance payment of full tuition fees.
3. Proof of English Language Proficiency.
4. Official High School Transcript.
5. Official standardized test scores such as Qudrat, Tahsili, SAT, ACT, IB, IGCSE, etc.
6. Official College Transcript (if the applicant has completed college coursework or holds a college degree).
7. Evidence that all intended courses’ pre-requisites have been satisfied.
8. For Non-Saudi applicants, a valid Iqama and proof of health insurance are required.

Registration Regulations

1. Non-degree students register for courses on a space-available basis.
2. Degree-seeking students are given priority registration.
3. Students must satisfy all course pre-requisites prior to enrollment.
4. Registration may require approval from the relevant academic department or college.
5. Non-degree students are not eligible for financial aid.

Credit Hour Limitations

1. A maximum of 15 credit hours may be completed under non-degree status.
2. Registration limits per semester:
   • Fall or Spring Semester: Maximum of 12 credit hours
   • Summer Semester: Maximum of 6 credit hours
3. The total cumulative credit hours completed as a non-degree student may not exceed 15 credit hours across all semesters.

Non-degree status is permitted for a maximum of two consecutive semesters.

Additional Notes

1. Admission as a non-degree student does not guarantee future admission into a degree program.
2. Courses completed under non-degree status may be considered for transfer toward a degree program, subject to University policies and departmental approval.