Auditing courses

What does auditing mean?

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

When you audit a course, your participation in the course is set by the instructor. 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 you choose to audit a course, you will still be assessed regular tuition and mandatory student fees. Read more about the Audit (AUD) course standing in the Academic Calendar.

Registering to audit a course

The following instructions are for undergraduate students. Graduate students should refer to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies website for information. 

1. Download the Registration or Change of Registration (Add/Drop) Form (pdf). You can also pick up a paper copy from your faculty advising office or the Enrolment Services Advising Centre in Brock Hall.
2. Fill out the “Course Section Add” section of the form and check off “Audit” in the left-hand column.
3. Ask your course instructor to sign the form.
4. Follow the instructions on the form to submit it to the appropriate office.

Application deadlines

Submit your form by the add/drop deadline to update your status to “Auditing”.

Additional signatures you may need

Follow the form instructions for the required signatures. Depending on your program, you’ll need to connect with either your faculty advising office or the Enrolment Services Advising Centre.

If you’re auditing a graduate-level course, you’ll need to receive a form and signature from Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

If you have questions

If you have questions, please contact your Enrolment Services Advisor directly.

For general questions, please call 604 822 9836 or submit a question through the online form.