Non-Degree Seeking Student Status

Students taking Bellin College courses in a specific semester, but not pursuing a Bellin College degree or certificate program are considered Non-Degree Seeking (NDS) students. NDS students earn college-level credit which is permanently recorded on a Bellin College transcript. NDS students are not eligible for financial aid. Bellin College courses completed while in non-degree seeking status may satisfy degree requirements, should the student eventually enroll as a degree seeking student.

Availability of courses each semester can be obtained from the Registrar’s office. Enrollment in any course is on a space-available basis and may require faculty permission.  NDS students do not complete their own registration, the process is completed by the Registrar’s office.

High School Non-Degree Seeking Students

Students taking Bellin College courses through high school program agreements (Healthcare Academy, ECCP, etc.) are also considered Non-Degree Seeking (NDS) students. High school NDS students earn college-level credit which is permanently recorded on a Bellin College transcript. NDS students are not eligible for financial aid. Bellin College courses completed while in non-degree seeking status may satisfy degree requirements, should the student eventually enroll as a degree seeking student.

Students enrolling in courses through the Bellin College HS programs coordinate the process through their high school. The various high schools are offered specific lists of Bellin College courses from which only eligible students may choose to enroll. A counselor or other designated official at the high school provides an approved student list to Bellin College prior to each semester. Students are provided with a specific link to a non-public application to complete for enrollment. There is no application fee. HS students do not complete their own registration, the process is completed by Student Services. Only HS students on the approved lists are enrolled.

High school students do not enroll in major program courses, they enroll in general education offerings. The offerings may be delivered face-to-face at Bellin College, online, or at the high school. Specific sections of available courses are exclusively designated each semester for the high school programs and are not available to the general degree-seeking population at Bellin College.

Procedure for Non-Degree Seeking Students

NDS student applications are accepted at any time prior to the start of the desired course each semester. There is no fee for an NDS application, with the exception of the Nursing Assistant* program (NA). The online application for NDS students is available on the Bellin College website found here: https://www.bellincollege.edu/admissions/non-degree-seeking/

*NA Students who are not sponsored by a high school or other arrangement will be required to pay a deposit fee upon submission of application.

Complete online application.

  • Provide evidence of an influenza (flu) vaccination. If an application is for the spring semester, applicants must show evidence of the previous fall influenza vaccination. This is mandatory. Bellin Occupational Health Services provides flu vaccination to Bellin College students for a charge.
  • Contact Student Services at (920) 433-6699 or studentservices@bellincollege.edu with questions about applying.
  • The Registrar or Student Services Coordinator will review the application and determine if space is available. The applicant will then be approved or denied and notified by the Registrar. The course registration, schedule and timetable will be provided to the applicant. The Registrar is responsible for notifying other appropriate College departments of the enrollment.
  • The Student Services One Stop Shop area is responsible for the College photo ID/badge, FERPA releases, parking pass/other information, and other resources. The Administrative Assistant for Student Services will organize an orientation for the NDS students. High school students and Nursing Assistant students will have a separate orientation session provided through the specific program.
  • All health compliance requirements will be handled by the Health and Wellness Coordinator.
  • Information Technology will provide access to the network, Canvas, printing, email, and website.
  • Access to the network for all Non-Degree Seeking students is terminated when enrollment ends.