Course Audit Guidelines & Eligibility
Auditing a course at StFX allows you to attend lectures and engage with course material without earning academic credit, writing exams, or submitting assignments. Review the table below to determine your application steps, permission requirements, and applicable fees based on your student status and age group.
Student Type: | Current (active student) | Former StFX Student or Non-StFX Student | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age Group: | Under Age 65 | 65 and Older | Under Age 65 | 65 and Older |
| Do I need to apply? | No | No | Yes Complete application at www.stfx.ca/apply, upload blank document as a transcript, indicate in comments that you wish to audit a course, pay $50 application fee. | Yes Complete application here and pay the $50 application fee with the instructions provided at the end of the application. |
| Can I take any course? | No, only approved in-person on-campus courses can be audited. | No, only approved in-person on-campus courses can be audited. | No, only approved in-person on-campus courses can be audited. | No, only approved in-person on-campus courses can be audited. |
| Do I need the professor's permission to audit? | Yes, proof of permission and CRN must be sent to @email | Yes, proof of permission and CRN must be sent to @email | Yes, proof of permission and CRN must be sent to admissions@stfx.ca | Yes, proof of permission and CRN must be sent to admissions@stfx.ca |
| Do I submit assignments and write exams? | No | No | No | No |
| Do I get credit for an audit course? | No | No | No | No |
| What is the cost? | 50% of tuition | Fees are waived | 50% of tuition | Fees are waived |
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