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Introduction
This walk-through will guide applicants through the application for Nondegree study.
Navigate to our application sign-in page. Sign in or register your account to get started.

A temporary pin will be sent to the email address you provided in your account registration. Use the temporary pin to then sign in to the application portal.
Set your password. To protect the security of your account, please specify a new password. The password must meet complexity requirements.
Once signed in, you may start a new application.

Here’s where you select your application type. Be sure to select "Nondegree" in the drop down box.

Clicking this link opens a new tab and provides application requirements for the Nondegree Application.

Be sure to check the check box stating that you understand that this is a Nondegree Application for students who are not pursuing a degree at Empire State University and then complete the personal background section with your information.
Once that is complete, click into "Nondegree Program Section" and select the appropriate option of either Nondegree Undergraduate Courses, Nondegree Undergraduate Nursing courses, Nondegree Graduate Courses, Nondegree Graduate Nursing Courses. Once you have made your selection, you will be prompted to select the term you wish to start in and indicate if you are a returning SUNY Empire student, a transfer student, or a first time student. Once you've made your selections you may hit continue.
The following screen will bring you to the Additional Information page. This will allow you to let us know if you are an employee, student, or member of a SUNY Empire partner organization or alumni referral, indicate your affiliation by typing the partnership name or code.

Once you hit continue, you will be brought to the signature and disclosure screen. Once you have read all of the statements and signed, you will be brought to the final review page.
*Please note that immunizations are not required if you intend on registering for online course(s).*
Make sure all the information is correct, and then submit your application.
Please allow 24 hours for your non-degree application to process. Once processed, we will send you email correspondence on how to set up your account (please also check your spam folder).