Visiting Students
You may take classes at UC without being enrolled in a UC degree program. This type of student is referred to as non-matriculated, which is an academic term meaning "not enrolled in a degree program." For advising-related questions, including help for visiting students and senior audits, please contact our advising team.
Advising for visiting students
To best assist you, please be aware of what services our advising team provides.
Our advising team can:
- Help you navigate UC tools and technology
- Help you navigate the registration system and permissions process
- Answer basic questions about policies, procedures, and resources
- Answer questions about undergraduate programs and connect you with an Admissions Counselor, if you are interested in enrolling in a program at UC
Our advising team cannot:
- Advise on graduate programs
- Advise on pre-requisites for non-UC programs
- Register you for classes or issue course permissions
- Advise on how a UC course will meet program requirements at a different institution
Apply to become a non-matriculated student
Before you apply, please be aware of the following:
It is highly recommended that you verify with your home institution the transferability and applicability of the UC course(s) prior to registration.
As a non-matriculated student please be aware that you will not be eligible for financial aid. Financial aid is limited to students in a degree-seeking program.
Please note that the tuition cost per credit hour varies by campus. See all tuition prices.
Step 1: Complete the Basic Data Form. This form enables our Registrar's Office to create or update your student record. NOTE: The Basic Data Form and it's associated system is currently undergoing security updates by the Registrar. Please email us at transition@uc.edu for a link to the alternative registration form.
Step 2: Approximately 2-3 business days after submitting the form, you will receive a confirmation email from the Registrar's Office. This email will be sent to the address you stated in the Basic Data Form. Please note that if you were previously a student at UC, you may or may not recieve this email - your previous student email and username will remain the same, however your password may have expired, which will need to be reset.
Once you're a non-matriculated student
After successfully completing the application steps and receiving the confirmation email, you are ready for the next steps. The following guide provides information on how to register for classes and stay connected.
When accessing the tools referenced throughout this guide, you will need your UC username, commonly known as your 6+2. Instructions on how to set up your 6+2 are outlined in the confirmation email from the Registrar’s Office.
For security purposes, your UC email is the official way for UC faculty, staff, and students to connect with you. Please make sure you routinely check your UC email at mail.uc.edu.
You can search for classes in Catalyst, which is UC’s central student information system. Once you’ve found your class(es), you can register, but before you do so, please be aware of the following:
- Bursar Pre-Registration Agreement: Complete all service indicators (holds) listed on your account in Catalyst. A common one is the Financial Agreement Information You will be required to release this hold before you are eligible to register.
- Course permission: Make sure you meet any prerequisites listed for the class or classes you are interested in. If you do not meet the prerequisites for a class, you can request class permission. This process varies by college, so make sure you follow the instructions.
Most advising offices use My Bearcat Network for appointment scheduling. As a non-matriculated student, you may schedule an appointment with one of our advisors for any advising needs. Please note, we are only able to advise on undergraduate courses.
When you have successfully completed your UC coursework, review the process for requesting a transcript. You can also use your transcript as proof of enrollment.