Classes For Personal Interest
If you are not seeking a degree and are 20 years or older by September 15 for Fall semester or February 15 for Spring semester, you can register for undergraduate classes on a space available basis. You cannot have been previously denied admission by the Admissions Office. Submit the Student Information Form on-line and then follow the registration instructions found on the Registration page.
Directed Studies
Directed studies are available in most academic departments. This is an opportunity for a qualified student to receive credit for an individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a UNC faculty member. The investigation must be a specific topic that is not duplicated by an existing course.
- A maximum of 2 directed studies for a total of 6 credits can be taken in a semester.
- Apply through the department in which you are doing the study.
- Register for directed studies in person at the Registrar’s Office in Carter Hall.
- Directed studies cannot be used for general education credit. For more information refer to the UNC Catalog or contact the Registrar’s Office, 970-351-2521.
Graduate Exchange Program- with CU/CSU
The state has authorized graduate students to take one course per term at another state-supported institution without charge. Participating institutions include Colorado State University, University of Colorado and Colorado School of Mines.
You must be full time (9 credits) at UNC and in a Graduate degree program. Continuing Education, on-line or Web based, and distance delivered courses are not eligible as exchange agreement courses and are not considered as part of the full time enrollment status criteria. The exchange class cannot be offered at UNC or scheduled in such a way that the student can enroll in the class.
Registration information and applications can be obtained at the UNC Registrar's Office. Registration processes at host institutions vary. Check with the host institution’s Registrar's Office for more information. We recommend that you remind the instructor to submit the Exchange form with the grade to the host Registrar's office after the course is completed.
Pick up the Exchange Agreement form from the UNC Registrar's Office and obtain signatures from your advisor and the Graduate School. The form needs to be submitted with approval of the course from the Graduate School and your advisor before the registration period for the class begins.
Once the exchange has been approved, the Registrar's Office will send the form to the "host" institution. Your grade is sent back to UNC by the host institution on the Exchange Agreement form and then recorded on the UNC transcript. For specific information on the Exchange Program, contact Vicki Haywood.