Earn BYU Credit as a Visiting Undergraduate Student
Enrolled at another university but need a course BYU offers? Take classes here and transfer the credit back to your home institution.
This Program Is for Undergraduate Students Like You
You're actively enrolled in an undergraduate program at another university that's your home institution, where you plan to graduate. But you have a reason to take one or a few courses at BYU and transfer the credit back.
Common Reasons Students Come to Us
- BYU has courses your home institution doesn't
- Returned missionaries often come to us for credit in languages like Mandarin, Tagalog, and other unique languages
- Students at nearby schools (like UVU) may need to be enrolled in at least one BYU class
- Even a 1-credit activity course qualifies you to join
- Keep making progress toward your degree while you’re home
- Taking courses at BYU lets you stay on track and transfer the credit back
- Some departments run summer programs that bring students from other universities to campus for internships and coursework.
Your Path to BYU Classes
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.
What You'll Need to Apply
While you're enrolled at another school and plan to graduate,c there BYU can be your "host institution"—you're visiting to take specific courses and transfer the credit back to your home school.
Currently enrolled (or recently enrolled) in an undergraduate program at another institution
GPA of 2.5 or higher
Age 17 or older
Test scores (ACT/SAT) within the last 5 years are optional—not required
What It Costs
Undergraduate visiting students pay BYU's undergraduate tuition rate—one of the most affordable rates in the country for a university of this caliber.
Make Sure Your Credits Transfer
Before you enroll, confirm with your home school that BYU credits will transfer and how they'll apply to your degree.
- Contact your home school's registrar or academic advisor before enrolling at BYU.
- Get written confirmation of which courses will transfer and how they'll count.
- Complete your courses at BYU.
- Request your official BYU transcript after the semester ends.
- Send the transcript to your home institution.
Common Questions
Yes. That's exactly what the visiting student program is for. You'll take classes here, but your degree will come from your home institution.
BYU is a regionally accredited university, so credits typically transfer. However, transfer policies vary by institution—check with your home school's registrar before enrolling to confirm which courses will count.
Undergraduate visiting students are actively enrolled at another university and plan to graduate there. FlexGE is for students who aren't in a degree program elsewhere and often want to transfer to BYU. If you're enrolled elsewhere and just need a few courses to transfer back, you're an undergraduate visitor.
You can take as many as fit your schedule. However, if you want a full course load and are hoping to transfer to BYU, FlexGE might be a better fit.
Yes. Many visiting students come to BYU specifically for spring or summer terms while they're away from their home campus.
Test scores (ACT/SAT) from within the last 5 years are optional—not required.
No. Students of all backgrounds are welcome. All students agree to follow BYU's Honor Code while enrolled.
Want to Transfer to BYU?
If you're not currently enrolled at another university—or if you want to take a full course load with the goal of transferring to BYU—FlexGE is probably a better fit. FlexGE is designed for students preparing to apply as BYU transfer students.
Undergraduate visiting students are those enrolled at another school who plan to graduate there. If that's not you, check out FlexGE.
BYU Employee, Retiree, or Immediate Family Member?
Most audit, Post-Bacc Prep, and concurrent enrollment students are BYU employees, spouses, or dependents. Your tuition may be covered by employee benefits.
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
