Already Have a Degree?
Take the Classes You Need
With BYU's Post-Bacc Prep Program
Whether you're preparing for graduate school, changing careers, or just want to keep learning — you can take BYU courses on campus without applying for a new degree program.
- Learn in person from BYU faculty
- Fulfill your prerequisites with BYU coursework
- Pay the same tuition as BYU graduate students
Post-Bacc Prep Is Built for You
You've already earned your bachelor's degree. Now you need specific courses — not another diploma. BYU Post-Bacc Prep gives you access to the classes you need without the full admissions process.
Medical school. Law school. MBA. Whatever's next, you probably need prerequisites your first degree didn't cover. Take what grad programs require — organic chemistry, calculus, statistics — and earn the grades to get in.
Your career is evolving, and you want to keep up. Take courses that sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, or prepare you for the next level — without committing to a full graduate program.
Pivoting to a new field often means filling knowledge gaps. Whether you're moving into healthcare, tech, education, or something else entirely, BYU courses give you the foundation to make the leap with confidence.
Maybe you've always wanted to study art history, learn a new language, or finally understand economics. You don't need a reason beyond curiosity. Take a class because you want to.
Get the Genuine Campus Experience
As a visiting student, you're not on the outside looking in. You're part of the BYU campus community with access to everything that makes studying here special.
The BYU Environment
Study in an atmosphere grounded in faith, integrity, and academic excellence.
Faculty Access
Build real relationships with professors. Get mentorship, ask questions during office hours, and request recommendation letters from faculty who actually know your work.
Campus Resources
Full access to the Harold B. Lee Library, computer labs, study spaces, and academic support services.
Interactive Learning
Interactive tools and explanatory videos help break down difficult concepts and improve retention, while guided notes help prepare you for quizzes and exams.
Thousands of Courses. One Goal: Yours.
Courses Across Every Discipline
BYU offers courses across nearly every discipline — sciences, humanities, business, languages, arts, and more. Whatever your target program or career requires, chances are we have it.
Not sure which courses you need?
That's what our advisors are for. They'll help you map your requirements to BYU's course catalog and build a plan that works for your timeline.
How to Get Started
Apply Online
Free application. Takes about 10 minutes. You'll self-report your academic history — no transcripts required at this stage.
- Provide academic history
- Complete your Ecclesiastical Endorsement — all BYU students, including visiting students, complete an ecclesiastical endorsement. We'll walk you through what this means and how to do it.
Learn More - Submit
Talk to an Advisor
Once approved, you'll connect with an advisor who helps you identify the right courses and plan your schedule.
Enroll and Attend Class
Register for courses and start attending. You're officially a BYU student.
Your Situation Isn't Too Unique. We Promise.
We hear it constantly: "But my situation is different."
Maybe you graduated years ago and feel out of practice. Maybe you're juggling work and family. Maybe you missed a deadline somewhere else and think you're out of options. Maybe your timeline is unusual or your circumstances are complicated.
Here's what we've learned after working with thousands of students: most "unique" situations aren't as rare as they feel. Our advisors have seen it before — and they know how to help you find a path forward.
Our Deadlines Are More Flexible Than You'd Expect
Unlike traditional university admissions, BYU Visiting Students doesn't operate on a single high-stakes deadline. We have priority deadlines for each semester, but we often work with students beyond those dates when circumstances allow.
Fall Semester
Accepting Applications
Apply now for the most course options
Winter Semester
Opens Soon
Dates announced in the Fall
Spring/Summer Terms
Opens Soon
Dates announced in the Winter
Missed a priority deadline? Reach out anyway. We may still be able to help you enroll.
Common Questions
Yes. That's exactly what this program is designed for. You can take individual courses without enrolling in a BYU degree program.
BYU is a regionally accredited, nationally recognized university. Courses taken here carry the same weight as courses from any other accredited institution.
Absolutely. Building relationships with professors is one of the biggest advantages of taking courses on campus versus online. Faculty can speak to your abilities based on firsthand experience with your work.
You can take as many as 18 credits in a semester or 9 credits in a term. Some students take one course at a time; others carry a full load.
Our advisors can help you plan across multiple semesters to get everything you need. BYU's course catalog is extensive, and most prerequisite courses run regularly.
No. Students of all backgrounds are welcome. All students agree to follow BYU's Honor Code.
Visiting students aren't eligible for federal financial aid through BYU. However, some external scholarships and employer tuition assistance programs may apply. Talk to an advisor about your options.
BYU Post-Bacc Prep is an opportunity to demonstrate your current abilities. Strong performance in your courses here speaks for itself.
Ready to Get Started?
The application takes about 10 minutes. It's free.
And it's the first step toward taking the classes
you need at BYU.
Free, about 10 minutes — no transcripts required
