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New Non-Degree Studies Students

1. Please review the instructions on this page, and then complete the application found at the bottom of the page.
• Once we have received your application and processed it, we will provide you with all the information you will need to register for classes online.
• Applications are processed within five business days of receipt and you will receive your registration information via e-mail.  Students not possessing a bachelor’s degree or higher will be placed into the UGS program. Students who have obtained a bachelor’s degree or higher previously will be placed into the PBS program.
• If you are an undergraduate level student, please read the guidelines to apply for the Shelton NDS Scholarship.
• Review the criteria for residency requirements found at http://admissions.ncsu.edu/how-apply/residence/.
• International students should review the Instructions for International Students.
• NDS students will begin registration during "Open Enrollment."
2. Select the classes you desire to take:
• The complete schedule of courses is available online
• If you need assistance in selecting courses, Academic Advising Services is available to help you.
• NDS students are limited to taking two academic classes and one physical education class per semester.
• Students enrolling in Summer Sessions are limited to two academic courses per session.
3. Register for classes via MyPack Portal
• Find out when "Open Enrollment" begins by checking the Enrollment Calendar for that particular semester
• Enroll Online
• Tutorials for using the MyPack Portal
• If you have difficulties, feel free to call us at 919.515.2572 or submit a question by email
• Important information on add/drop dates are found by clicking on the Academic Calendar
4. Pay your required Tuition and Fees
• NDS students pay the same tuition and fees as degree students.
• Click on the tuition and fees link on the Cashier’s Office website for the current rates.
• All Undergraduate Studies (UGS) students are charged at the undergraduate rate.
• Post-Baccalaureate Studies (PBS) students who enroll in 100-400 level courses ONLY are charged at the undergraduate rate. PBS students who enroll in any 500-800 level on campus courses are charged at the graduate rate for ALL on-campus courses for which they are registered.
• The tuition and fees charges for Distance Education courses are separate and distinct from the Tuition and Fees charged for on-campus courses. Distance Education courses are identified with a 600 or greater section number. On-campus tuition and fee charges are determined based solely on on-campus enrollment. Distance Education tuition and fee charges are determined based solely on Distance Education enrollment.
• See the distance Education website for information on DE Tuition and fee schedules.
• NDS students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 in order to remain eligible to take NDS courses.
• NDS students are limited to 30 total hours of credit in NDS status
5. Review information on student resources.

 

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