What is auditing?
As an auditing student, youāre allowed to attend classes but are not expected to complete coursework, including:
- Assignments
- Papers
- Tests or exams
You wonāt receive academic credit, but the course will appear on your transcript with the notation āAUD.ā
Why audit a course
Auditing might be a great option if:
- Youāre interested in the subject but donāt have time for the full workload.
- The course content is relevant to your career or personal development.
- You want to show commitment to lifelong learningāhaving an audited course on your transcript reflects initiative and dedication.
How to audit a course
How you register to audit a course depends on your student status, and the course youāre interested in auditing.
Students not currently registered at Dal
You will need to apply to Dal and be accepted before you can audit a course.
Current undergraduate students
Register via Dal Online. for more information.
Law students
Special permission is required. Reach out to the Schulich School of Law for more information.
Switching between audit and credit
You can change a course from audit to credit or credit to audit, but only before the last day to drop courses without a āW.ā
To make this change, contact the Registrarās Office.
Fees for auditing
Typically, the fee for auditing a class is 50% the regular tuition fee for a course. For information about fees related to auditing, please contact Student Accounts.