K-State Online

How to Enroll

The following information will guide you in how to enroll in online classes at K-State. You must either be admitted to a degree, certificate or minor program or must be approved as nondegree-seeking before you can enroll in a course.
Admitted Students
Nondegree-seeking Undergraduate Students
Nondegree-seeking Graduate Students

Admitted Students

Use the Course Search to select your classes and go through each of the following steps.

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Type your search criteria into the box or utilize the "Advanced Search." If using Advanced Search, select the semester and year in which you are interested under "Term," and choose any other search criteria you wish to find. Click "Search."
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Find the class you wish to take and click on the class title.
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Verify that this is the correct course and click "Add to Class Interest List."
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Repeat these steps for any additional classes you wish to take.
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Print your class interest list or make a note of your class numbers (Class Nbr). This is important information to have when you are ready to enroll.
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Log into KSIS, K-State's student information system, with your eID and password.
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Check to see if you have any holds. Many holds, like an advisor flag, will prevent you from enrolling. You can view your hold details to find instructions on how to have the hold removed.
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Each student has an individual enrollment date that indicates the date and time during which you are allowed to enroll. View your enrollment date.
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You will be able to complete these steps to enroll on or after your appointment date and time and once all holds have been removed.

It is important to enroll as soon as possible to ensure your spot in a class. All courses have capacities and many fill up quickly. If the class you want to enroll in is full, you can add yourself to the class wait list. A $65 late enrollment fee will be assessed to students who enroll in their first class on or after the first day of the class.

If you are having difficulty enrolling, we encourage you to contact your academic advisor. You may also contact out student success and advising office at 800-622-2578 or 785-532-5575 for assistance.

Nondegree-seeking Undergraduate Students

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If you wish to take undergraduate online classes without applying to a degree, certificate or minor program, you must apply to K-State as a nondegree-seeking student. You can take up to 15 credit hours as a nondegree-seeking undergraduate student. Nondegree students are not eligible for financial assistance. Apply now.

Upon approval, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to enroll or you may follow the steps to enroll for admitted students above.

Nondegree-seeking Graduate Students

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If you wish to take graduate distance classes without applying to a degree program, you may request permission to take classes at K-State as a restricted student. (Some programs require students to be fully admitted before they can take their first class. Check out your program of interest for any restrictions.) You can take graduate classes for one semester as a restricted student. Before enrolling in subsequent semesters, you must formally apply to the Graduate School as either a nondegree-seeking or a degree-seeking student. You can take up to 9 credit hours as a nondegree-seeking graduate student. Nondegree students are not eligible for financial assistance. Apply now by completing the following steps.

Use the Course Search to select your classes and go through each of the following steps.

1
Type your search criteria into the box or utilize the "Advanced Search." If using Advanced Search, select the semester and year in which you are interested under "Term," and choose any other search criteria you wish to find. Click "Search."
2
Find the class you wish to take and click on the class title.
3
Verify that this is the correct course and click "Add to Class Interest List."
4
Repeat these steps for any additional classes you wish to take.
5
Print your class interest list or make a note of your class numbers (Class Nbr). This is important information to have when you are ready to enroll.
6
Log into KSIS, K-State's student information system, with your eID and password.
7
Check to see if you have any holds. Many holds, like an advisor flag, will prevent you from enrolling. You can view your hold details to find instructions on how to have the hold removed.
8
Each student has an individual enrollment date that indicates the date and time during which you are allowed to enroll. View your enrollment date.
9
You will be able to complete these steps to enroll on or after your appointment date and time and once all holds have been removed.

Upon approval, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to enroll, or you may follow the steps to enroll for admitted students above.

Help with Getting Started Questions

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Select classes using the  Course Search  and print your class interest list (or make note of the class numbers), then complete the "Getting Started" questions. These will lead you to the next step in the process of enrolling for classes.

Following are the questions and reasoning to use when selecting your answer:

Are you a current student at K-State? Yes or No.
Not sure? You are a current student if you have taken a K-State class in the previous or current semester for undergraduate or graduate credit or you are admitted to a specific K-State degree program for the current semester.

If your answer is  Yes, you will be asked:
Do you have an active eID? Yes or No.
If your answer is  Yes, you will be directed to KSIS to enroll for your class(es). If your answer is  No, or if you're unsure whether or not your eID is active, contact the K-State IT Help Desk at 800-865-6143 or 785-532-7722.

If your answer is  No, you will be asked:
Have you ever taken classes at K-State? Yes or No.
No explanation needed for this question! Answering  Yes  or  No  directs you to the forth question.

Do you wish to apply now, or are you currently admitted to a degree or certificate program at K-State?
If your answer is  No, this indicates that you intend to be nondegree-seeking and you will be presented with the link to complete the appropriate form. You will receive notification regarding your admission status in one to five business days.

If your answer is  Yes, you will click on the link to complete the appropriate application form. You will receive notification regarding your admission status in approximately one month for undergraduate applicants or two to three months for graduate applicants.

If you are admitted to an undergraduate degree program but have not taken a class for two semesters (excluding summer), answer No to the first question, Yes to the second question, and after answering Yes to this forth question, you will be directed to the Undergraduate Readmission Form to be readmitted to your program.

If you are admitted to a graduate degree program but are not currently taking a class, contact the Graduate School at  grad@k-state.edu. You cannot enroll until the Graduate School has activated your record for the term (term activate).

Not sure?
If you are  not sure  if you have been admitted to an undergraduate program, contact the Admissions Office at  k-state@k-state.edu  or 785-532-6250.

If you are not sure if you have been admitted to a graduate program, contact the department to which you have applied. Contact information can be found in the  K-State directory.

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