Graduate Non-Degree Seeking Student

If you want to enroll in graduate courses but not pursue a graduate degree at Winona State, you can enroll as a graduate non-degree seeking student. You can attend as a non-degree seeking student for one term and complete a new registration agreement each term.

Up to 12 graduate credits that you earn as a graduate non-degree seeking student may be accepted into a degree program upon recommendation of an academic department.

Admission as a graduate non-degree seeking student does not guarantee admission to a graduate degree program. You must still meet all admission requirements and formally apply to your desired program. 

Register as a guest student at Winona State University.

Transcript Instructions

The only transcript required is from your most recent degree.

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.