Program for Occasional Students

Persons desiring to receive instruction in any particular department of The College or the Surprise residential campuses without being candidates for a degree may be admitted as occasional students, provided they can prove themselves qualified to pursue the studies of the department concerned. Occasional students are permitted to enroll for one course per semester in regularly scheduled courses at one-half of the normal per credit hour tuition rate. 

The occasional student tuition rate does not apply to directed study courses, advanced study courses, internships, summer school courses, or the student teaching semester. Admission to courses is allowed on a space-available basis, with priority given to full-time, degree-seeking students. 

Occasional students who have not already received a baccalaureate degree may not enroll for more than a total of 16 semester credit hours at the one-half tuition rate. If an occasional student decides to seek formal admission to Ottawa University’s degree program, hours earned as an occasional student may be counted toward an Ottawa University degree. After formal admission, occasional students will be required to pay the regular tuition and fees as full-time, degree-seeking students. Semester credits earned as an occasional student may also be transferred to other colleges. Students enrolling under this status are considered non-degree seeking and are therefore not eligible for financial aid. 

Additional information as well as application forms may be obtained from the Office of Admissions.