AUDITING COURSES:

Types of Auditors:

  • Currently Enrolled Students
    Students who are currently enrolled in the university may audit classes with Instructor Permission.
    Students will be required to complete the audit form.
    Audit courses do not count toward full-time status.
  • Faculty and Staff/Research Scholars
    Faculty and staff may audit courses.
    Seniors
    Alumni
  • Auditors must have a current application on file through the admissions office.
  • Auditors must complete the audit form.
  • Non-Degree Seeking Students
    Students who have completed the non-degree-seeking application through the Admissions office may audit classes. Auditors must complete the audit form and may have limited access to campus services and technology.

Auditing Criteria:

  • Auditing provides a person permission to regularly attend and participate in a class without receiving a grade or earning credit.
  • Auditors must obtain approval from the instructor of the course.
    Auditing is a privilege and requires instructor approval. No one can claim the right to audit any course at any given time.
    An audit form that includes approval of the instructor must be completed and submitted to the Registrar's Office on or before the first day of classes in the semester in which the audit is to take place.
  • A current admissions application must be on file. 
  • Final approval will be made by the Registrar's Office and may supersede the instructor's approval.
  • All auditors must be immunization compliant.  The Registrar's Office will review the auditing requestors age as it relates to compliance.
  • Students who have been previously dismissed or are on academic probation must also obtain permission from the associate dean and meet conditions for readmission to the university in order to audit a course.
  • The auditor's role beyond attending the course, such as completing assignments, receiving instructor feedback and taking exams should be agreed upon with the instructor.

OTHER CONDITIONS:

  • Auditors may be admitted only if the classroom capacity has not been met with regular enrollment. The audit agreement will be voided if maximum classroom capacity has been met by the add/drop deadline.
  • Course auditors may be expected to purchase textbooks and supplies necessary to participate in the class (ex: art supplies).
  • Auditing is not permitted for the following groups of students:
    Study Abroad programs, student teaching, fieldwork, independent study, thesis, senior projects, SUNY cross-registration, or classes that include patient-client contact
  • Special considerations for laboratory and studio classes: See DOPS Policy I:09:00.  Course audits may be required to pay lab or similar fees associated with the course.
  • Auditing courses will not count towards full-time status for enrolled students.
  • The auditing student will NOT receive a grade or earn credit for the course.
  • Auditors may not retroactively register or request (ex: Petition) to receive credit in a course they are auditing. If a student registers for the same course in a different semester, the student is responsible for completing all course requirements during the semester in which the student is registered.
  • There is no limit to the courses that can be audited.
  • Download the Auditing Form Here