Graduate SchoolMost courses may be audited when classroom space is sufficient. Auditors do not earn credit, and are not required to submit written assignments or take examinations. If students wish to do the assignments and take the examinations, they should arrange this with the professor to confirm that he / she is willing to grade them. Professors are not required to grade the work of auditors. If the work is completed and graded, an audit may not be changed to credit status.
Participation in class discussions is permitted. Auditors should be sensitive to the credit students and not monopolize or sidetrack discussions. Auditors should complete the reading assignments to enhance their learning and class participation.
Auditors must register to audit a course, and must attend at least one-half of the class sessions. A student enrolled as an auditor will be dropped from the course for excessive absences or when in the judgment of the professor, such action is justified. The dean must be consulted in those situations not involving absences. The student will receive notification if dropped from the course.
Guidelines for registering are as follows:
- Alumni - Alumni may register to audit a course by using the regular registration form. No other information is required. The only cost is the student fee.
- Students - Students may audit a course by indicating such on the registration form. The audit fee and student service fee will be assessed.
- Student Spouses - Spouses of students may register to audit a course by using the regular registration form. Admission criteria noted in the registration booklet are required. The only cost is the student service fee.
- Others - Other individuals may audit a course, as space is available. Admission criteria noted in the registration booklet are required. The regular registration form is used. The audit fee and student service fee will be assessed.