Auditing a Course

Students may audit courses when classroom space is sufficient, and the professor has agreed to let students audit the course. Some courses may not be audited due to the nature of the course, including the course content, course pre-requisites, and impact on the degree-seeking students. Some programs, particularly at the master’s and doctoral levels, have specific policies related to auditing courses so program directors and/or handbooks should be consulted. Students may audit classes from within or below their current degree level or highest degree level earned. For example, a student with a bachelor's degree may audit a bachelor’s degree course, but not audit a master’s level course.

Students who audit a course receive LBC credentials to access email, the library, and the learning management system. Students who audit a course do not earn credit or a grade for the course and are not required to submit written assignments or take exams. If the student meets the attendance requirements for the course, the course audit is noted on the student’s transcript with an AU. If students wish to do the assignments and take the exams, 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 a final grade calculated, an audit may not be changed to credit status. Students wanting to earn credit for the audited course must take the course again as a credit-seeking student. Participation in class discussions is permitted. Auditors should be sensitive to credit students and not monopolize or sidetrack discussions.

The guidelines for registering to audit a course are as follows:

1. Current Students: Students may request to their advisor/student success coach to audit a course during course registration. The audit fee and student service fee will be assessed. Current students should be aware of how the audited course affects their enrollment status and financial obligations.
2. Alumni: Alumni of LBC | Capital may request to audit a course by contacting registrar@lbc.edu. No other information is required. Alumni may audit one course per semester at a cost of the student service fee. Additional courses in a semester will be charged the per credit audit rate.
3. Others: Other individuals may request to audit a course by contacting registrar@lbc.edu. Students will complete a non-degree application. The audit fee and student service fee will be assessed.