University at Buffalo (UB)
There are many courses to choose from as a non-degree student.
In-person courses are traditional classes that take place inside a classroom and require you to be physically present on campus.
Courses that are offered online do not require physical presence on campus and are completed via a web portal.
Students who take only online courses, sometimes called 'distance learners', are not required to hold a U.S. visa to register for these classes.
Your studies can contain a combination of both in-person and online courses.
All students studying IN-PERSON must be in a valid visa status while in the United states. But not all students need to be on a student visa from the University at Buffalo. Find the instructions specific to your situation starting with whether or not you are currently living in the U.S.
Non-U.S. citizens and non-permanent residents currently residing in the U.S. on a valid visa may apply for non-degree study in any term (fall and spring semesters, and winter and summer terms).
Fall and Spring terms are not available on the online Non-Degree application form.
You must email intadmit@buffalo.edu to discuss your specific case and if you are eligible, we will help you apply.
If you are already registered at a U.S. college or university on an F-1 Student Visa, you may be eligible to take non-degree classes at the University at Buffalo. This is called “concurrent enrollment.” You can apply for concurrent enrollment for any term of study.
In order to apply for concurrent enrollment, you must have the Designated School Official (DSO) of your current school complete the Eligibility Confirmation Form for Concurrent Enrollment.
If you are already in the U.S. on a non-student visa that permits study, you may be eligible to take non-degree classes at the University at Buffalo. You can apply for non-degree enrollment for any term of study.
A copy of your current valid visa is required as part of your application.
Applying for non-degree study at the University at Buffalo is easy. Just follow the steps below:
A $50 Application Fee is required for all applications.
You will submit a scanned copy of your secondary school and/or university transcripts, school-leaving examinations and/or certificates with your electronic application.
English language proficiency must be sufficient so that you can successfully complete university classes. In the application form, answer the questions about your English proficiency and submit the required documentation. When you arrive at UB, the University may test your English language proficiency if you are having language problems and you may be required to register for an English class if your language proficiency is determined to be inadequate to successfully function in a university academic setting.
Applicants who cannot demonstrate English language proficiency as noted above cannot be admitted and will not be issued an I-20 or DS-2019.
The Non-Degree Application must be completed online and requires you to upload: