Registration for Visiting Students
If you wish to take classes at UC as a non-matriculated student—visiting or nondegree-seeking students not officially admitted into a UC program—you will need to complete a Basic Data Form. The information you provide on the Basic Data Form is required for us (the Office of the Registrar) to create your account and set you up as a non-matriculated student for the term in which you wish to register.
How to Become a Visiting Student
Please read all information on this page before requesting a Basic Data Form.
Courses and Class Offerings
| Schedule of Classes | Basic Data Form Application | Enrollment Opens | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | February 17, 2025 | February 25, 2025 | April 14, 2025 |
| Spring 2026 | September 22, 2025 | October 1, 2025 | November 24, 2025 |
| Summer 2026 | February 2, 2026 | February 4, 2026 | March 30, 2026 |
Steps to Become a Visiting Student
1) Complete the Basic Data Form
To Request the Basic Data Form
To receive a copy of the Basic Data Form, please email registrar@uc.edu.
Important Notes
Use a Valid Email Address
Please make sure the email address you provide on the form is accurate. Beginning Spring Semester 2025, students will be asked to input a verification code while completing the form. This code will be sent to the email address entered on the form.
Contact Enrollment Services for Help
If you have any questions regarding your Basic Data Form submission, please contact Enrollment Services.
Report eAccessibility Concerns
Basic Data Form users who are experiencing an eAccessibility barrier may Report an eAccessibility Concern.
2) Wait for Your Login Credentials
Look for an email with your login credentials approximately two–three business days from the date you submitted your Basic Data Form. This email will include your Username and UCID. To access Catalyst—our student information system—your initial password will be Uc!mmddyyyy. You will be prompted to create your own password.
Your Username and password will be used to access all online student services. Your UCID is used for both academic and administrative purposes to ensure that you are correctly identified.
Password help can be found on the Digital Technology Solutions UC Username & Password webpage.
3) Complete the Financial Agreement
With your Username and UCID, you are ready to access Catalyst.
All students will need to complete a Financial Agreement prior to registering. You will find the Financial Agreement along with any other To Do items in your Tasks tile in Catalyst.
4) Register for Classes
You will be able to register during the published open enrollment dates for the term in which you wish to take classes.
Review the Registration How to Guide for videos and instructions for navigating the registration processes at UC.
To request an override of requisites, please follow the Class Permissions Procedures. It is up to the different colleges at UC to grant permission that will override the requisites—if they feel it is appropriate.
Please note: The Office of the Registrar is unable to process permissions requests.
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6) Welcome to the University of Cincinnati!
