Could i go to any university and sit in on one of their classes? Do I have to request permission? How does it work?
2006-11-02 05:12:00 · 13 answers · asked by Elle 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Classes no (unless given special consent), Lectures yes.
Classes/tutorials usually have limited numbers, as this is the time where lecturers or tutors will work more closely with students in smaller (class size) groups. This is the time where questions are often addressed where they have arisen out of the lecture - this necessitates a smaller number of students per group to be of any use. As well as this, because numbers are limited, you can imagine the objection of a paying student if their place was taken or their time adversly taken up by a non-paying add-in.
Lectures/seminars are a whole other matter, as these rarely max-out the lecture space. I remember when I was deciding what degree to study for, that the student counsellor actually advised that I sit in on a few lectures to get a feel for things.
Good on you for wanting to take your learning further - it's more than many people do
2006-11-02 12:54:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
I think that you'd have to contact the university and find out. Ask for their policy on auditing classes. I think each university/college has different policies on such matters...but I think it shouldn't be hard to get a positive answer on that, especially if you are interested in a subject--say you are a closet archaeologist and want to know more, or want to know more on English literature, or any subject.
This is also an excellent way to find out if you would like to go deeper into a subject. Even without grades and the 'formal' recognition of learning a thing, many people get a very well-rounded view of the world through audits. You might even ask about online auditing at major universities around the world. Good luck, and I applaud your desire to learn!
2006-11-02 05:24:54 · answer #2 · answered by Tina L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work with student registration at a university. At our school, a student who wants to audit a class must apply as a non-degree seeking student and select "audit" as their registration option. Most classes are able to be audited, but a few are not. The same tuition applies whether you are getting credit or not and the course appears on a transcript with a grade of X.
2006-11-02 07:40:12 · answer #3 · answered by Andrea 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are just wanting to sit in for a class period and not the entire semester, you probably just need to contact the professor or department that you want to go and check out.
If you want to audit the class the entire semester you will probably need to fill out some forms and possibly pay a small fee with the school,
2006-11-02 05:21:59 · answer #4 · answered by neona807 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only difference between an audit student and a regular student is the exam. Auditors don't write the exam or get credit for the subject. The course fee will be less, but there is still a charge.
2006-11-02 08:00:16 · answer #5 · answered by Answer Man 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To audit a class usually requires a fee. Call the university you have in mind and talk to admissions. They will let you know what you have to do, if they are teaching the class, and the time of the class.
2006-11-02 05:17:12 · answer #6 · answered by Fish <>< 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Contact admissions about this question. Auditing classes usually costs money, and yes, you do need permission.
2006-11-02 05:19:55 · answer #7 · answered by psycho_chic_in_training 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes
2006-11-02 05:23:14 · answer #8 · answered by Intellithug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES, but most universities let the professor decides who and how many.
2006-11-02 05:15:16 · answer #9 · answered by Kelly L 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It will depend on the teacher. Most will not even notice if you are there and not in the class
2016-05-23 17:48:16 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋