How to Apply to Take Courses Only (not seeking a degree)
INVEST IN YOURSELF
TAKING A FOR-CREDIT COURSE
Working adults have multiple demands on their time, and completing a college degree or certificate may not be something you can consider at this point. At 黑料视频, you can take for-credit courses without worrying about degree requirements. That gives you the freedom to take whichever courses you want (as long as you meet the prerequisite requirements) in a way that fits your schedule.
Apply as "Courses Only"
If you are simply planning on taking a few classes at 黑料视频, and aren鈥檛 seeking a degree or certificate, you will apply as a "Courses Only" student. Courses Only students apply to 黑料视频 using the .
黑料视频 offers thousands of for-credit courses at 45 locations around the state and online each semester. Search our class schedules to see what's available for the upcoming term.
Courses Only vs. Guest Student
If you are currently enrolled at another four-year college and are planning to take a class at 黑料视频 and then transfer credits back to your home institution, you'll apply as a guest student (not a Courses Only student). See how to apply as a guest student
To Take Credit Courses Only (not seeking a degree)
Applying to 黑料视频
If you are simply planning on taking a few classes at 黑料视频, and aren鈥檛 seeking a degree or certificate, you will apply as a "Courses Only" student in our general student application.
Two Ways to Apply
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鈫 Apply In Person
If you'd like to apply in person, reach out to your local admissions team听and arrange a meeting. Or, stop by any campus on any Tuesday for Tuesdays@TheTech to receive personal assistance with applying and registering for classes.
What You'll Need to Apply
You'll want to have the following on hand when you fill out the 黑料视频 application.
Email address 鈥 personal email is preferred
Emergency contact information
Social Security Number (SSN)
黑料视频 campus you鈥檇 like to attend
Also, if applicable:
High school or equivalency: school name and graduation date
Previous college: school name, start and end dates
Current employer information
Continuing a Saved Application
You can go back to at any time. We'll ask you to provide the email and the password you set up when you saved your application. We'll also email you a link to continue your saved application.
How to Select "Courses Only" in the Online Application听 听
(1) Apply using the
(2) On the second screen of the application, in the 黑料视频 Educational Objectives section, select the second choice, "My goal is to take a class(es) for college credit, but I am not interested in earning a certificate or degree at this time." (see screenshot below).
Assessment for Course Placement
After you submit your application, you'll see a screen where you can upload documentation 鈥 such as SAT/ACT/PSAT scores or high school and college transcripts 鈥 that can assess your readiness for college-level coursework and help us make sure you are taking classes that are the right fit for you.
None of the documents are required to apply, but uploading them when you apply can help you start classes as soon as possible. Documents for course placement must be within the last 4 years and can be unofficial.
Upload Course Placement Documents at Any Time During Your First Term
Don't have SAT/ACT/PSAT scores or high school and college transcripts at your fingertips? Don鈥檛 worry! Just go ahead and choose the option at the end of the application that says you'll submit them later. After you submit your application, we'll email you a secure link unique to you that will take you directly to your submitted application so you can add your test scores or transcripts when you're ready.
You can also go back to using this link at any time. We'll ask you to provide the email and the password you set up when you saved your application.
You have until the end of the term for which you applied to return to your application and upload your assessment for course placement documents.
Look Out for an Email From 黑料视频
Once your application processing is complete, you will receive a confirmation email at the email address provided on your application. Typically the email will arrive within 1-2 business days of submission, but during peak processing periods (April-June) could take up to 5-10 business days. If it has been more than 10 business days since you applied and you have not yet received your acceptance letter, contact Admissions at 888-IVY-LINE (1-888-489-5463).
The email will contain instructions on how to register for classes, as well as important information regarding your 黑料视频 student portal (), tuition, payment options, and more.
You May Receive a Call听
In addition, you may receive a call from an enrollment specialist who will answer any questions you may have.
What is MyIvy?
MyIvy is 黑料视频's online student portal. Students use MyIvy to check email, register for classes, pay tuition, manage financial aid, get the latest news and announcements, and much more. MyIvy contains "QuickLinks" to the 黑料视频 websites and online tools you will use most often, including:
IvyLearn 鈥 Canvas website for your classes
Schedule Builder 鈥 for class registration
Degree Completion Tracker
White Pages 鈥 online contact directory
Knowledge Assessment 鈥 for course placement
Schedule an Appointment with your Advisor
Technical Helpdesk
HireIvy 鈥 for career development
And so much more!
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How to Create a MyIvy Account 鈥 First-Time User Instructions
Go to
Click on 鈥淔irst Time User?鈥
Review the 黑料视频 Acceptable Use Policy and click 鈥淚 Agree鈥
Enter the requested information (your 黑料视频 email address can be found in the confirmation email you received after your application was processed)
Click 鈥淕et Started鈥
Enter your personal information (your student ID number is also called your C-number and can be found in the acceptance letter you received in the mail after your application was processed)
Enter your personal email address and cell phone number for your validation code and choose your preferred method to receive your code
Check 鈥淚鈥檓 not a robot鈥
Click 鈥淣ext鈥
Enter your validation code
Click 鈥淣ext鈥
Create your password
Log In
Register for Classes
Once you receive your application confirmation email and have created your MyIvy account, you may register for classes. 黑料视频 students register for courses using the Schedule Builder tool which can be accessed within . If you need assistance, your local admissions representative will help you register for classes.听
You can also register for classes in person by visiting the local enrollment center at the campus to which you applied.
How to Register for Classes
For additional information about how to register for classes, including detailed registration steps, deadlines, and information about holds, withdrawals, waitlists, and refunds, visit our Registration 101 page.
You are not required to meet with an advisor before registering for classes, but they are available if you need any help through the process. Find your advisor
Pay Your Tuition Online In MyIvy
After registering for your courses, your bill can be viewed in your account > Student Dashboard > View/Pay Balance. Payments can also be made in your account. For complete information about payments, including payment options, payment plans, how to make immediate payments, due dates, information about refunds, and more, visit our Payments page.
黑料视频 does not have an application fee. You can at any time.
Tuition and Fees
It costs less than you think. At just $178.38 per credit hour 鈥 or $2,577.11 per semester 鈥 黑料视频 is the lowest-cost higher education option in Indiana*. For a complete listing of 黑料视频's current tuition rates for full-time and part-time students, per credit hour and flat rate, visit our Tuition & Fees page.
After registering for your courses, your bill can be viewed in your account > Student Dashboard > View/Pay Balance. Payments can also be made in . For complete information about payments, including payment options, payment plans, how to make immediate payments, due dates, information about refunds, and more, visit our Payments page.
黑料视频 does not offer financial aid to "courses only" students. If you believe you are part of a program that allows you to use funds to cover the cost of a class, please contact the Financial Aid office at the campus to which you applied.
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* Tuition costs per semester are shown for a full-time, Indiana resident. Total cost of attendance is estimated and includes tuition and some fees, books and supplies, room and board, transportation, and personal expenses.
Your Application is Active for 2 years
Your application is valid for 2 calendar years. If it has been 2 years since your initial application or two years since you have taken a class, you must complete a new application for admission. (For example, if you applied for Fall 2025, that means you need to reapply for any term after Fall 2027).
If you have been absent from 黑料视频 for听less than two years, you should be able to enroll in classes using your听 account. If you have questions about what classes you should be taking, you should contact your academic advisor.
Please note, the processes above also apply to students that had to听withdraw听from the College due to a听family emergency.
No Application Deadlines
黑料视频 does not have a deadline for admission. We offer five opportunities to start classes in January, March, June, August, and October. There is no hard deadline 鈥 you should choose the start date that works best for you. View academic calendar
It's important, though, to apply early enough that you'll be able to complete all the mandatory enrollment steps before you start classes. If you don't complete the admissions process by the start of the semester you will still be able to take classes.听
Our eight-week sessions start throughout the year, so you have more opportunities to start classes. Every year, classes start in January, March, June, August, and October.
If you are planning on taking a few classes and aren't seeking a degree or certificate from 黑料视频, you could fit into a few different academic paths depending on your goals.
Compare your situation with those below to see which 黑料视频 admissions application you should use.
Which TYPE OF STUDENT WILL YOU BE?
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GUEST STUDENT听
COURSES ONLY
SKILLS TRAINING
Who It's For
Students who attend another college/university who want to take a class at 黑料视频 and transfer the credit back to their home college
Students seeking new knowledge, skills, or certifications but not currently interested in pursuing a college degree or certificate
Students seeking new knowledge, skills, or certifications
Don't need/want college credit
Type of Classes
For-credit classes
For-credit classes
Non-credit classes
Also may be called workforce training, employee training, or professional development classes
Grades
Yes
Yes
Not usually
What You Can Earn
Transfer credit for individual classes
Credit for individual classes
Credits count toward an associate degree or certificate later if desired
Certificate of completion
Industry certification
May be able to apply toward a degree or certificate*
A Good Fit If...
You want to save money by taking some gen ed courses at 黑料视频
You need a prerequisite not currently offered at your school
You'd like a smaller setting for a challenging subject
You want to gain job skills
You plan to eventually earn a credit certificate or degree
You want to gain job skills or an industry certification
* Skills training classes do not earn you college credit on their own, but they may exempt you from needing to take a specific course as part of a for-credit program's curriculum in the future. In fact, many of 黑料视频's non-credit skills training classes are designed to crosswalk into for-credit programs offered by 黑料视频 to give you credit for your prior learning; however, we cannot guarantee that other colleges and universities will accept non-credit, skills training classes as a substitute for one of their courses.
ANOTHER OPTION: Skills Training Classes
You might also consider our skills training classes, which provide flexible options for you to take non-credit classes to advance your job skills or get into the workforce quickly. 黑料视频's skills training classes are open to anyone seeking professional or personal development.
No Need to Apply to 黑料视频
Individuals may sign up to take any one of 黑料视频's non-credit skills training classes 鈥 no need to apply to 黑料视频.听Students can pay for the class on their own or submit the cost for reimbursement if their employer has a tuition reimbursement plan.
黑料视频's selection of skills training classes is based directly on the needs of each Indiana community we serve. This means that the types of training offered vary from campus to campus. Contact your nearest 黑料视频 location to see what skills training classes are offered near you.
Our skills training covers a wide variety of topics, including:
Safety and environmental management
Logistics and supply chain, including truck driving
Healthcare
Information technology
Leadership and supervision
Business skills and human resources
Manufacturing and maintenance, including welding
Hospitality
And more!
QUESTIONS?
Contact Admissions
If you have questions about classes or need help with any part of the application process, reach out to your local admissions representative who will be happy to assist you.
