Students who were not admitted for the purpose of obtaining a degree, certificate, or other recognized credential are, for the purpose of this policy, defined as non-degree-seeking students. These students are permitted to take courses at Bethel but are not permitted to pursue a degree, certificate, or credential and may have a limited range of courses in which they may enroll. 

Non-Degree Seeking students may be admitted under any admissions category:  accepted, conditional, provisional, or limited enrollment. Only accepted students in this category may become degree-seeking through declaring a program of study. This declaration must happen with support from a student success advisor in the Office of Student Success and Retention. After declaring a program of study, accepted students may work toward a degree, certificate, or a recognized credential. 

Non-degree-seeking students admitted conditionally or provisionally who wish to obtain a degree, certificate, or other recognized credential must first meet the requirements set by their conditional or provisional acceptance before becoming accepted and declaring a program of study.

Non-degree seeking students admitted to Bethel with limited enrollment must apply for admission and receive acceptance before assignment to a program of study. Students unsure of their admissions category should consult with a student success advisor in the Office of Student Success and Retention.