Non-Degree Option

The classes you need, the skills in demand, on your timeline.

The online post-baccalaureate program in Applied Computer Science offers online computer science courses à la carte in collaboration with Continuing Education (CE). Non-degree seeking students have the opportunity to learn specific skills and obtain CE Units (CEUs) without committing to a degree. Students who pursue this route have access to all classes offered by the program provided that course pre-requisites are met. If a student chooses to enroll in the degree program, these courses can be applied to their course requirements.

All Non-Degree students, regardless of residency, will be charged a flat rate of $847 per credit hour. No additional fees will be assessed by the Post-Baccalaureate program. Colorado residents should note that Continuing Education courses are not eligible for the College Opportunity Fund (COF).

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The online post-baccalaureate program in Applied Computer Science offers online computer science courses à la carte in collaboration with Continuing Education (CE). Students who pursue this route have access to all classes offered by the program provided that course prerequisites are met. If a student chooses to enroll in the degree program, these courses can transfer into the degree-seeking program and be applied to their degree.

Important Dates & Deadlines Costs    Steps to Apply

Important Dates & Deadlines

Deadlines and procedures for non-degree seeking students may differ from those in the post-baccalaureate degree program. All official dates and deadlines conform to the CU Academic Calendars.

Fall, 2022 and beyond Calendars

Application Deadlines

Spring 2023 Session | Apply by January 10th, 2023
Summer 2023 Session | Apply by May 15th, 2023
Fall 2023 Session | Apply by August 21st, 2023

First Day of Classes

Spring 2023 | Begin January 17th, 2023
Summer 2023 | Begin May 22nd, 2023
Fall 2023 | Begin August 28th, 2023

Add/Drop Deadlines for Continuing Education Students

Last day to add a course

Spring 2023 | January 25th, 2023
Summer 2023 | TBD
Fall 2023 | TBD

Last day to drop without a W or financial obligation

Spring 2023 | February 1st, 2023
Summer 2023 | TBD
Fall 2023 | TBD

Last day to drop, but receive a W (and may incur financial obligation)

Spring 2023 | Marh 24th, 2023
Summer 2023 | TBD
Fall 2023 | TBD

For more information about dates, please contact your Continuing Education Advisor

Costs

All non-degree students, regardless of residency, will be charged a flat rate of $847.00 per credit hour.

  • No additional fees
  • Free application
  • Access to the full curriculum, provided prerequisites are met*

*See Course List for list of courses, prerequisites found on each course page

Steps to Apply

Non-degree Continuing Education students may enroll for any of the classes in the online course list and should register for section 750. All CSPB courses are equivalent to their CSCI counterpart. On-campus students pursing a Computer Science degree are not eligible to enroll in these CSPB Continuing Education classes.

 

1. Check Prerequisites and Transfer Credits

CSCI prerequisites listed in the CU Course Catalog must be met prior to enrollment in a given course. Non-degree seeking CE students should always defer to the prerequisite requirements for CSCI rather than those for CSPB courses.

Check Prerequisites

Students who have taken classes outside of CU may be eligible to transfer their credits to satisfy prerequisites. Eligibility can be verified by using Transferology to check course equivalencies.

Transferology

2. Complete the Application

Complete the free, online application as a new, non-degree student on the Continuing Education website.

Apply

Do not forget to proceed to Step 3 

3. Schedule an Appointment with an Advisor

After completing your application, non-degree seeking students must set up an appointment in order to meet with an advisor. This advisor will support you in enrolling in classes, and usually have same-day appointments available. 

If you need help setting up an appointment, you can contact the Continuing Education Academic Advisors at ceadvise@colorado.edu or call (303) 492-5148. Please be aware, setting up an appointment is the fastest way to speak with an advisor.