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Undergraduate Study
Non-Degree Study at a U.S. College

Do you want to study in the United States at a college or university, but not for a full degree? Perhaps you want to experience life on a U.S. campus, while improving your knowledge of certain subjects. This is certainly a useful addition to your educational experience, and U.S. colleges welcome students such as you. You should write to colleges, explain your situation, and request information on applying for "special student" or "non-degree student" status. See 'Short-Term Study' for more information on opportunities in the United States, and refer to 'Admissions' for further details on requesting information from U.S. universities.

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