Graduate Non-Degree Seeking Student

Students who have completed a baccalaureate degree (or higher) from an accredited university may register asĀ graduate non-degree seeking students.

Graduate non-degree seeking students can attend as a guest student for one term and complete a new registration agreement each term.

Register as a guest student at Winona State University.

The only transcript required is from your most recent degree.

Transcript Instructions

WSU will automatically retrieve your transcripts from any Minnesota State colleges or universities you attended.

Transcripts from non-Minnesota State institutions can be sent to admissions@winona.edu or mail them to:

WSU Admissions PO Box 5838
Winona, MN 55987-5838

Next Steps

You will receive confirmation for your admission as a graduate non-degree seeking student as well as other instructions such as: 

  • registering for courses
  • accessing your account online
  • making tuition payments

You will need to contact the relevant academic department or course instructor if you are registering: 

  • in a course that requires permission of the instructor
  • after the start of the class

The faculty will contact School of Graduate Studies to facilitate your enrollment. 

If you are working toward teacher licensure/certification, contact Pattie Thompson at edstu2@winona.edu to learn about the additional procedures and requirements. 

Contact Graduate Admissions
Samantha Eckerson
Recruitment & Admissions Assistant Director | Graduate Programs & WSU-Rochester Transfer

Cell: 507.703.1894

Office: 507.535.3980

Email WSU Graduate Admissions