Visiting Students at BYU
Students who are not admitted as degree-seeking students at BYU may earn transfer credit by enrolling in the BYU Visiting Student Program. The following course types can be taken by visiting students:
- Spring term and summer term classes
- Evening classes
- BYU Salt Lake Center classes
In addition to these in-person courses, undergraduates may take BYU Independent Study courses online and earn transferable credit.
Students who would like to pursue a degree at BYU must apply for admission from either undergraduate BYU Admissions or BYU Graduate Studies and be approved as an admitted student. Students who are planning to apply to BYU or other universities may enroll in the Visiting Student Program prior to applying for degree-seeking enrollment eligibility.
Below are the various types of Visiting Student enrollments available at BYU.
1. Undergraduate Visiting Students
High school graduates are invited to be a part of the BYU community as non-degree-seeking students. While on campus, students in the program may enroll in college-level courses and also enjoy a wide range of BYU cultural and social experiences.
Because of the level of intellectual, social, and emotional maturity required of university students, the following admissions requirements apply:
- At least 17 years of age by the first day of class
- High school GPA of 2.0 or higher or a college or university GPA of 2.0 or higher*
- A composite ACT score of 18 or SAT of 860 (total of critical reading and math scores only) if high school or equivalent was completed in the past five years
Prospective Visiting Students who would like to enroll in a full time class load and focus on university general education requirements should also consider BYU FlexGE.
*NOTICE: Students intending to take DAY sections during Spring and Summer terms must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. The Evening and Salt Lake Center sections are still available Spring and Summer for those who meet the 2.0 GPA requirement.
2. BYU Post-Bacc Prep
The BYU Post-Bacc Prep program allows individuals who have a bachelor’s degree to enroll in BYU undergraduate courses. Post-baccalaureate visiting students can enroll without having to go through the rigor of an undergraduate or graduate admissions application. Students pursue post-baccalaureate studies for a variety of reasons. Some are completing prerequisite courses for graduate programs, while others are motivated by a genuine love of learning.
Post-baccalaureate students may enroll in the course types listed above.
The following requirements and restrictions apply:
- Must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (2.5 GPA or higher)
- Graduate tuition rates apply (view rates).
- Applicants may not earn a second bachelor’s degree or minor.
- BYU cannot provide a Form I-20 for international post-baccalaureate students; they must have another form of visa in order to be considered.
Students who are interested in applying for a BYU graduate program should consult with an advisor at BYU Graduate Studies.
Registration eligibility for Day sections during Fall and Winter semsters require an earlier deadline and addtional steps. Please review addtional FAQ items for more details.
3. Audit-Only Students
Audit-only students are students who register for coursework without receiving credit. These students are allowed to register for both day and evening classes, as well as Salt Lake Center classes year-round.
In order to enroll as an audit-only student, you need to complete a Visiting Student Application and obtain an Ecclesiastical Endorsement.
The following conditions apply:
- The same tuition applies to audited classes as classes for credit.
- Students must have a current Ecclesiastical Endorsement.
- Students cannot register for an audit class until the first day of the semester or term.
- Audited classes will not appear on a student’s official record.
- Verification of a class taken for audit is not possible.
- Not all classes or sections are available to audit. Departments and instructors use “permission-to-audit” codes to manage restrictions.
4. High School Concurrent Enrollment Students
Many students choose to complete college coursework while still attending high school. These concurrent enrollment classes can help you fulfill general education requirements while also helping you get a feel for what college is really like. If you would like to participate in BYU concurrent enrollment classes, you must be a local high school student.
You must also meet the following criteria:
- Complete the General Student Information and Ecclesiastical Endorsement parts of the online application by the appropriate deadlines.
- Complete junior year of high school and be at least 16 years old.
- Have an unweighted cumulative GPA of 3.70 or higher.
- Indicate unconditional support from your high school counselor and parent.
- Agree to enroll in no more than 11.5 hours during fall and winter semesters and no more than 5.5 hours during spring and summer terms.
- Submit an ACT or SAT score.
- Fill out the Concurrent Enrollment Voucher.
Note: A new Concurrent Enrollment Voucher must be submitted for each enrollment at BYU.
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How do I apply as a visiting student?
If you have any questions and need more guidance through the registration process, your advisor can help you. Here are the steps:
- Create a BYU login profile (Net ID) if you don’t have one already. (Please do not make a duplicate login.) This Net ID is permanent and cannot be changed, so choose wisely. For help, contact BYU’s Office of Information Technology.
- Complete the Visiting Student Application and Ecclesiastical Endorsement.
- Review the Class Schedule and the University Catalog to explore GE requirements and BYU courses.
- Log in to my.byu.edu, click on MyMAP to access the registration system and to search for your desired courses.
- Add class sections. If your registration window is not yet open, add courses to your cart and make sure you submit your cart before 6:00 p.m. Mountain Time the day before your priority registration day.
How can I sign up for Independent Study classes?
Simply find the courses you need in the BYU Independent Study online catalog, add them to your cart, and check out. If you have questions, you can submit a question, use the online chat, or call 801-422-2868 (local) or 1-800-914-8931 (toll-free).
