Personal Enrichment

Looking to broaden your knowledge or learn a new skill? Personal Enrichment is an admission status that allows you to enroll in undergraduate courses for personal or professional development.

Program Overview & Policies

  • There is no limit on the number of semesters, but the total number of credit hours for all semesters enrolled may not exceed 15.
  • All courses taken under Personal Enrichment status are considered part of your undergraduate record.

Admissions Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
  • Not currently enrolled in a degree program at any institution
  • Completed prerequisites for the class(es) you wish to take

How to Apply as a Personal Enrichment Student

  • Complete the Online Non-Degree Application – Select “Personal Enrichment.”
  • Provide an official transcript showing that a degree was awarded. 

Deadline: Applications will be accepted until midnight the day before classes begin each semester.

Admitted Personal Enrichment Students

After you have been admitted to UM-Dearborn, you will receive information about the registration process and other important next steps. Visit our Admitted Non-Degree Students page for additional details. 

Cost and Financial Considerations

A Personal Enrichment student will have fees assessed and adjusted by regulations identical to those governing regular matriculated students. View UM-Dearborn Tuition Information.

Personal enrichment students are not considered degree-seeking students at UM-Dearborn and are not eligible to receive financial aid. 

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