Auditing Acadia University Courses
As part of our efforts to foster truly lifelong learning, ALL members age 50+ are eligible for credit course audits. You may be able to audit any lecture-style undergraduate course offered by the university and the Acadia Divinity College, pending available space and permission by the professor.
What does it mean to audit a course?
Not all students want to study for credit. Some want to attend a course simply for interest. Auditing a course means that you are formally registered in a course and are permitted to attend lectures but are not required to submit coursework or write final exams.
How is auditing different from taking a course?
Auditing a course is not the same as enrolling in a course. You will not be graded or tasked with writing tests or assignments. You will also not earn academic credit for the course.
What courses are eligible to be audited?
Permission to audit is based on demand for credit registration and some courses are not available for audit purposes.
In order to audit, courses must be:
- Lecture based
- No labs
- Wolfville main campus only
- No waitlist
Fees
A large majority of undergraduate courses now require the use of Acadia's learning management system, Moodle, to view course notes and supporting course materials. In instances where ALL members would like to gain access to course materials on Moodle, a fee of $50 will be charged prior to registration.
When should I apply to audit a course?
We begin accepting applications to audit approximately a month before classes begin each term. All audit requests must be complete before the first day of classes.
How do I register?
Auditing is now closed for the Winter 2025 term. Auditing for the Fall 2025 term will open in August. The first day of classes is September 3.