Most courses in University College are open to students who wish to pursue part-time course work on an unclassified basis rather than toward a degree or certificate. Students wishing to enroll in an undergraduate course are not required to submit an application. The conditions for enrollment are that they be a high school graduate, capable of pursuing college-level study with profit to themselves and without hindrance to the class, and have fulfilled any prerequisites for the course in which they wish to enroll . Some courses are restricted to students admitted to degree or certificate programs. Information about financial aid is also available.
Formal admission is required of all students seeking an undergraduate degree or certificate.
Applicants should be high school graduates and have a minimum 2.5 GPA in their previous college work. Students with less than a 2.5 grade point average who wish to be considered for admission will be asked to provide other evidence of their ability to successfully complete college-level course work which may include taking courses prior to admission. Students who have completed fewer than 15 units of college work and those who have done no college work during the previous 10 years may be asked to satisfactorily complete 6-12 units of course work at Washington University before being admitted to a degree or certificate program. The Admissions Committee carefully reviews the academic background of each applicant, taking into consideration previous institutions attended, courses completed, and possible extenuating circumstances, as well as grade point average. Particularly for students who have been out of school for a long time, other factors may be considered.