Non-Matriculated Students

Individuals interested in taking courses for their own enrichment or to transfer back to other degree programs and not seeking a degree from Fisher are considered to be in non-matriculated status. Fisher alumni who wish to earn a second major after graduation are also enrolled in non-matriculated status.

Non-matriculated students may register on a space-available basis, for either audit or credit enrollment, after the designated registration period for matriculated students. Non-matriculated students may take no more than 11 credits in any given semester and must apply for admission to the College should they wish to take additional credits. The maximum number of credits a student may take in non-matriculated status is 12 credits or four courses. Students who neither want nor expect to receive a degree from St. John Fisher College and are attending classes at the College purely for their personal interest may be able to receive a waiver from the provost or his designee.

Note: Students who have been denied admission to the College or who have been academically dismissed from St. John Fisher College or any other college may not audit or enroll in non-matriculated status.

Non-matriculated students who wish to audit a course must:

  • Provide proof of high school graduation, a completed G.E.D., or a college transcript.
  • Meet with the instructor prior to registration for permission and agreement about the nature of the student’s participation in the course and the assignments.

Note: Certain courses may have prerequisites or may be restricted to upper-level degree candidates. Courses which require ongoing, active participation in the work of the course, such as independent study and foreign language, are not open for audit.

Non-matriculated students who wish to take a course for credit must:

  • Provide proof of high school graduation, a completed G.E.D., or a college transcript.
  • Provide a transcript of background coursework if selected course has prerequisites.

Exceptions to this policy must be approved by the director of the Center for Academic Advising and Support Services.