Auditing allows a student to enroll and attend a class without receiving academic credit. Audit students pay regular tuition and fees for audited classes.
Senior citizens age 65 and older can enroll to audit courses tuition-free on a space-available basis.
Auditing allows a student to enroll and attend a class without receiving academic credit. While the course counts as attempted hours, it does not count as earned hours, GPA hours, quality points, or in a GPA calculation.
Audit students pay regular tuition and fees for audited classes. Audit students cannot later retake courses completed as audit for credit or toward degree requirements.
You can apply using our Audit application.
Should you decide to pursue your education at UNCW with the intention of earning an undergraduate degree, you will need to submit a separate application to the Office of Admissions by the published deadline.
Acceptance as an audit only student does not guarantee admission to the university as a degree-seeking student.
Spring: December 15
Summer: June 15
Fall: July 15
Students who are not currently enrolled at UNCW and wish to audit a class must:
For specific questions about deadlines or the application process, please call 910.962.3243 or email the Admissions Office.
The Office of the Registrar will process your registration using the course registration number (CRN) and verified approval from the course instructor. Pay tuition and fees through the Cashier's Office before the first day of classes.
If you register for more than four (4) credit hours, you will need to comply with the immunization requirements under North Carolina state law. Please contact Student Health Services at 910.962.3280 for more information.
Auditing additional classes in subsequent terms does not require a new application. However, if you miss two or more consecutive semesters, you must reapply through the Office of Admissions.
Follow these steps to submit your audit registration for the next term.
In fall 2017, the General Assembly authorized the Board of Governors to promulgate rules permitting North Carolina residents who are at least 65 years old as of the start of the applicable term, and who meet applicable admission standards, to enroll to audit courses tuition-free on a space-available basis.
Acceptance as a non-degree senior citizen audit student does not guarantee admission to the university as a degree-seeking student. If admitted as a degree-seeking student, tuition and fees will apply.
Please note the following restrictions:
Senior citizens 65 years of age or older who are not currently enrolled at UNCW and wish to audit a class must:
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