Non-Degree Seeking Program

Students who already have a bachelor's degree and are interested in taking courses for credit or audit may apply to Brigham Young University–Hawaii (BYUH) through the Event Services & Outreach department as a non-degree seeking (NDS) student.

Students (both new and former) must complete an application to determine eligibility.

Once admitted, students may register for classes (maximum of 6 credit hours each semester) one month prior to the first day of the semester.

NDS students are NOT eligible for: on-campus housing, student jobs (at BYUH, the Polynesian Cultural Center or any other church entities), student medical insurance, university scholarships, Pell Grant or other Federal Government student loan programs.

Eligibility Requirements

• You have at least a bachelors degree.
• You are a resident of the state of Hawaii; 12 consecutive months and living in Hawaii.
• You are at least 18 years or older.
• You are a U.S Citizen, U.S Resident or non-U.S citizen with current J2 or F2 visa.
• You are not currently suspended (including academic or Honor Code suspension). from any college or university (including BYUH).
• You are in good standing with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
• You are not currently on probation, parole, under restriction with any court, and have never been convicted of a crime (other than a traffic violation).

How to Apply

STEP 1: Submit the Application Form

Choose the application that applies to you.

• NEW Non-Degree Seeking Student Application.
• FORMER Non-Degree Seeking Student Application (Previous NDS student with more than one (1) semester in between enrollment).
  

STEP 2: $35 Non-Refundable Application Fee

NEW APPLICANTS ONLY

• Submit payment.

STEP 3: Submit Ecclesiastical Endorsement

ONLINE ENDORSEMENTS are NOT ACCEPTED

Print the Ecclesiastical Endorsement that pertains to you - click Member or Non-Latter-day Saint below. Fill out the top half completely.

• • Member: Meet with your Bishop/Branch President and Stake President to complete form.
  • Non-Latter-day Saint: Contact the University Chaplain, Elder Danny Brock at (808) 675-3204 or email darrell.brock@byuh.edu to make an appointment.
  • BYUH employees: Endorsement will be verified with HR.

STEP 4: Submit Proof of Residency

• Common acceptable proof of residency are rental agreement, mortgage statement, Hawaii tax statements, etc. (BYUH employees, employee spouses and student spouses: not required).

STEP 5: Submit Proof of Degree

• Submit a copy of the graduation diploma or final transcript stating degree earned and year. (BYUH regular faculty: not required).

Bring your documents to Lorenzo Snow Administration Building room 218 during normal business hours or email it to outreach@byuh.edu. Completed endorsements must be delivered to our office or mailed to Event Services & Outreach, BYU–Hawaii #1963, 55-220 Kulanui St., Laie, HI 96762.

ALL STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE APPLICATION DEADLINE.

Application Notes

Once all items have been submitted, your application is considered complete. Admission decisions for NDS applicants are usually available within one week of submitting all items and will be notified via email. NDS students may begin registration one month prior to the first day of school.

Admitted students must complete the State of Hawaii Post-Secondary Vaccine Requirements to avoid any delay in registration.

State of Hawaii Post-Secondary Vaccine Requirements

Please visit the Health Services website for Vaccine Requirements and Tuberculosis Clearance. They may place a hold on your student account that will prevent you from registering for classes.

Employees and Employee Dependents

Submit your Tuition Benefits Waiver with Human Resources.

Former Students

Clear any financial holds on your student account to avoid delay in registration. Contact Financial Services for help with financial holds. Contact them at (808) 675-3706 or financialservices@byuh.edu.

ADD/DROP or AUDIT

Download forms from the Office of the Registrar. Fill it out completely, obtain all required signatures and submit completed form to the Office of the Registrar.

Once you receive your acceptance email, complete the following:

Application and Registration Schedule

SPRING 2024 CLOSED

ADD/DROP Classes

Classes may be dropped online via your student account without a penalty through the third day of the semester. After the deadline, a $10.00 fee for each class dropped will be added to your student account.

How to ADD/DROP classes after the deadline

Step 1: Go to the Office of the Registrar and ask for ADD/DROP FORM or print it from their website. Fill it out completely.

Step 2: Signatures Required: Instructor and Event Services & Outreach manager.

Step 3: Submit to the Office of the Registrar ($10.00 applied to student account if passed deadline).

WITHDRAWAL/DISCONTINUANCE

Discontinuance must be completed prior to the first day of classes to avoid a penalty. Tuition will be charged from the first day of classes to the date the Office of the Registrar receives the official discontinuance notification. Refunds will be calculated based on the day that the COMPLETED withdrawal form is submitted to the Office of the Registrar. A withdrawal fee of $10.00 will be charged to your student account to process the application for early withdrawal.

How to request to withdraw from classes

Step 1: Go to the Office of the Registrar. Ask for Withdrawal form and complete.

Step 2: Signatures Required: Instructor and Event Services & Outreach manager.

Step 3: Submit to the Office of the Registrar. $10.00 fee applied to student account.