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  • Introduction
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  • Trident Learning Outcomes
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    • Admission Requirements and Required Documents
      • Undergraduate Programs
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      • Non-Degree-Seeking (NDS) Students
      • Computer Competence Requirements
      • English Proficiency
      • International Transcripts
    • Admission is Not Guaranteed
    • Readmission
    • Additional Degrees and Concentrations
    • First Session Enrollment in a Degree Program
    • Transfer of Credits
  • Bachelor to Master Dual Credit Options
  • Tuition, Fees, and Financing
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Non-Degree-Seeking (NDS) Students

Trident provides opportunities for individuals not seeking a degree to continue their education by enrolling in courses. Non-degree-seeking students include:

  • Students enrolling in courses for the purpose of transferring credits to their “home” (degree-granting) institution.
  • Students interested in personal and/or academic growth.
  • Students interested in courses that meet continuing education requirements for their professional discipline.

High school students who have completed their sophomore year of high school are eligible to enroll at Trident as non-degree-seeking students. To enroll, they must:

  • Complete the online Trident application for undergraduate admission.
  • Submit a recommendation from a guidance counselor.
  • Submit an official high school transcript with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.

Enrollment Terms and Conditions for Non-Degree-Seeking Students:

  • Permission to attend Trident as a non-degree-seeking student does not guarantee admission or degree-seeking status. Students interested in a degree program must apply for and meet all admission requirements.
  • Students holding non-degree-seeking status do not establish Catalog Rights.
  • Graduate (Master’s) non-degree-seeking students are required to provide proof of an earned undergraduate degree.
  • Non-degree-seeking students may apply successfully completed credits toward a Trident degree program if the students are later admitted or accepted for degree-seeking status as long as minimum residency requirements are met.
  • Non-degree-seeking students are not eligible to enroll in 600- and 700-level courses.
  • Non-degree-seeking students are not eligible for federal financial aid and certain other forms of tuition assistance. Students are urged to consult with their respective advisors regarding limitations on tuition assistance.