Auditing a Course
Students who register to audit a course are expected to attend class regularly but are not obligated to take tests or complete any other course requirements. They may enroll in courses for which they are qualified, but they may be dropped by the professor if their presence impedes normal class progress.
Audit Declaration is not allowed in any closed course, nor is any audit option permitted in any of the following course categories: computer and computer-based courses, art and design (ADIM), applied music (MUAP), photography, graphics (COGR), honors courses (HONS), studio courses, physical education courses, museum professions courses, writing courses, independent study and research courses, science labs, off-campus courses, online courses and ESL classes. This policy also applies to senior citizen auditors. Audit Declaration is restricted to registration periods that immediately precede the start of the term and the ensuing add-drop period. You may not file an audit declaration during the early registration period.
The designation of AU is noted on the transcript but it is not used in determining class standing, eligibility or grade point average. The following Audit options are available:
Option 1 – Audit Declaration at Registration: Students who declare audit status must complete an Audit Declaration Form at the time of registration (before billing). Students who qualify for senior citizen status (minimum age 65) must complete the Senior Citizen Registration Form. These forms are available online or in the Office of the Registrar in Bayley Hall and must be completed each time audit status is requested. Students who file an Audit Declaration may not rescind that declaration and switch to credit status. Additionally, audit requests may not be applied retroactively.
Students are assessed tuition as per the following schedule:
| Student Type | Per Credit/Course | Fees |
| Auditor (non-credit) | $600 per credit | University Fee & Technology Fee |
| Auditor (non-credit) Graduate Theology | $300 per credit | University Fee & Technology Fee |
| Senior Citizen Auditor (non-credit) | $100 per course | No Fees |
| Senior Citizen (for credit) | $500 per course | University Fee & Technology Fee |
Option 2 – Change from Credit to Audit Status: Students who register for credit may request change from credit to audit status during the first five weeks of the fall/spring semesters and by the second class meeting in summer session by completing a Course Adjustment Form available in Bayley Hall. Full tuition and fees are charged.
Audit courses may be dropped within the standard add-drop period. In this case, tuition will be refunded/credited; the University fee is not refundable and must be paid in full. There is no refund when students withdraw from an audited course; audit tuition charges and fees must be paid in full.
The Audit Declaration tuition reduction cannot be combined with any other reduced tuition rate. The greater tuition reduction will apply.
Effective Date
December 4, 2018