Auditing courses

What does auditing mean?

Auditing means taking a course without seeking a grade or credit for the course. Students usually audit courses for self-interest and academic exploration.

In general, if you’re auditing a course you’ll be expected to complete all course requirements except the final exam, and your transcript will show a statement of audit for the course. If the performance is not satisfactory, a Failed (F) standing in the course may be given.

If you choose to audit a course, you will still be assessed regular tuition and mandatory student fees. Read more about auditing courses in the Academic Calendar.

Registering to audit a course

To audit a course, you first need to be admitted as an undergraduate, graduate, or non-degree student. Once admitted, you need approval to audit a course. Each school and faculty’s approval process will vary. Please contact the school or faculty offering the course(s) you would like to audit to learn more.

Deadline to audit a course

You must register to audit a course, or change between credit and audit, by the course add/drop deadline for the course section. Check course section details in Workday to verify the specific add/drop deadline for each course.