Visiting Student is a non-degree seeking status at SUNY Potsdam.
Contact the Registrar's Office at nonmatric@potsdam.edu or (315) 267-2450 for information on becoming a visiting undergraduate or graduate student.
Visiting Student (Non-Degree Seeking) Application
Please complete this fillable Non-Matriculated Application (PDF) form (for undergraduate and graduate non-matriculated students) and upload it to the secure drop box here.
View Non-Matriculated Student Checklist (PDF)
Non-Matriculated Options
- Microcredentials
Microcredentials are groups of credit-bearing courses that help you gain career skills. You can use them toward a degree or certificate program, or as credentials in your field of interest.
- College in High School
For current HS students seeking to enroll in a course for credit at their High School
- College Advancement Program
For current HS students seeking to register for a course at Potsdam for college credit.
If you have been enrolled in an undergraduate program previously, or if you have completed a degree and are returning to seek a second bachelor's, you are considered to be a "readmitted student", and you will need to apply through the Admissions Office. View Undergraduate Readmission Website.
Admission Criteria - Undergraduate
Note: All admission materials should be uploaded to our secure drop box.
For undergraduate non-matriculated student admissions information, please refer to the SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog.
Admission Criteria - Graduate
Note: All Admissions material should be uploaded to our secure drop box.
For graduate non-matriculated student admissions information, please refer to the SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog.
Additional Information
- SUNY Potsdam encourages life-long learning and professional development. We welcome non-matriculated students to take courses with us to explore topics of interest, to pursue microcredentials or other accreditation, or to learn new skills.
- Non-matriculated students who are registered for coursework may be bumped to a waiting list if a matriculated student seeks a seat in the same class and none are available.
- All students are required to provide proof of measles, mumps and rubella immunization. Questions should be directed to Student Health Services at (315) 267-2377.
- Continuance as a visiting student at SUNY Potsdam requires a minimum of a 2.0 cumulative grade point average in completed coursework.
Advising/Registration
Advising is available for undergraduate non-matriculated students. If you would like advising assistance, please email the Academic Advising Office at advising@potsdam.edu.
For advising for graduate non-matriculated students, please contact Graduate Studies at graduate@potsdam.edu.
Adding a Course
If you need to add a course, as an undergraduate or graduate student, please contact nonmatric@potsdam.edu or call (315)267.2450 for assistance.
Dropping a Course
To drop your SUNY Potsdam course, please follow the steps outlined on the Add/Drop Procedures webpage.
Tuition and Fee
Tuition and fees for non-matriculated students are assessed per semester hour for each course up to a maximum cost for a full-time, in-state student. Tuition and billing information is available on the Student Accounts webpage. You can also call the Office of Student Accounts at (315) 267-2943.
For more information about Health Insurance options, contact Student Health Services at (315) 267-2377.