Non-Degree

If you are enrolled or planning to enroll at another institution and seeking transferable credit, or taking courses for personal or professional purposes with no intent to earn a degree or certificate, these steps will help you get started. 

Get Started

Apply for Admission

Select “Non-Degree Seeking Application”

Setting Up Your Account

After being admitted, you will receive an email that will include:

  • Student ID#
  • Username
  • Surge Mail (college email)

Click Here to set your password (Contact IT at (513) 569-1234 option #1 if you have access issues)

Learn more about MyCState & Self-Service

Find Your Classes

Steps to Enroll in Classes

Log into your MyCState Account and follow the steps below to search for classes:

  1. Click ‘Self-Service’ >>
  2. Choose ‘Student Planning’ >>
  3. Go to ‘Plan & Schedule’ >>
  4. Search, Find, and Add Classes >>
  5. Register for Your Class >>

If you have a pre-requisite that prevents registration or need help, email nondegree@cincinnatistate.edu

Search for classes if you do not have a CState Login, or if you are a prospective student looking for classes.

Payment and Resources

Pay for Classes/Books/Materials

Pay online through your MyCState Account

  1. Click ‘Self-Service’ >>
  2. Choose ‘Student Finance’ >>
  3. Find ‘TouchNet Payment Center’ >>
  4. Find the ‘Make Payment’ Tab

If you need further assistance, please see the Bursar and Cashier Office webpage

Visit the Important Dates page for payment and refund deadlines.

Purchase books and materials through the Bookstore.

*Non-degree Status Students are not eligible for Federal Financial Aid at Cincinnati State. If you have questions, please visit the Financial Aid Office webpage.

Non-Degree Student Resources

Transcript Request
New Student Orientation
Optional
SurgeCard
Your Student ID
Student Activities
Clifton Campus Parking
Metro’s Univeristy Discount Program
GC3 Cross Registration Program
Self-Service Tools

Contact Us

Email: nondegree@cincinnatistate.edu

Please have your student ID#, or full name and birthdate, included in your email.

We provide remote services to non-degree students. Non-degree seeking students do not have appointment access in Starfish and are asked to email us for assistance.

If you are interested in more information on one of the programs at Cincinnati State, please contact the academic division advisors directly.