Auditing a Course
For Non Senior Citizens
Apply to Take Courses as a Non-Degree Seeking Student
Please read through each application section to determine which forms to complete. Note that there is a separate process to apply to take undergraduate or graduate courses. Undergraduate and Graduate Arts & Sciences courses are processed through the University Registrar's Office, but students seeking to enroll in Graduate Arts & Sciences courses must complete additional forms. Courses in all other graduate schools are processed by that graduate school and NDS students must contact those schools directly.
Undergraduate CoursesIdentify Courses for Application
Complete Application FormsComplete and submit the following information to the University Registrar's Office at least 10 business days prior to the first day of the term (check the academic calendar for term dates).
Register for CoursesOnce your submitted application has been reviewed, you will receive an email containing information on how to activate your W&M Username and register for courses through Banner. This information will be emailed to the email address you provided on your application. If you have not received an email within a week of the beginning of the term, please contact the University Registrar's Office. Registration begins on the first day of classes. Check the academic calendar for term dates. Registration Resources |
Graduate Arts & Sciences Courses (Excluding History Courses)Identify Courses for ApplicationGraduate Arts & Sciences courses (numbered 500 and above) are restricted to degree seeking students. NDS students must obtain permission from the instructor and the department's director of graduate studies prior to admission.
Complete Application FormsComplete and submit the following information to the University Registrar's Office at least 10 business days prior to the first day of the term (check the academic calendar for term dates).
Register for CoursesOnce your submitted application has been reviewed, you will receive an email containing information on how to activate your W&M Username and register for courses through Banner. This information will be emailed to the email address you provided on your application. If you have not received an email within a week of the beginning of the term, please contact the University Registrar's Office. Registration begins on the first day of classes. Check the academic calendar for term dates. Registration Resources |
Graduate History CoursesIdentify Courses for Application
Apply to History DepartmentNon-degree seeking students seeking to enroll in graduate history courses must submit an application to the Graduate Director of the history department at least three weeks prior to the start of term. Please visit the history department's non-degree seeking webpage for application instructions. Complete Application FormsOnce you have received notice of acceptance from the history department, complete and submit the following information to the University Registrar's Office at least 10 business days prior to the first day of the term (check the academic calendar for term dates).
Register for CoursesAfter your submitted application has been reviewed, you will receive an email containing information on how to activate your W&M Username and register for courses through Banner. This information will be emailed to the email address you provided on your application. If you have not received an email within a week of the beginning of the term, please contact the University Registrar's Office. Registration begins on the first day of classes. Check the academic calendar for term dates. Registration Resources |
Graduate Courses in Other SchoolsTo enroll in graduate courses in a school other than Graduate Arts & Sciences, please apply and register with the appropriate school. All NDS questions should be directed to the appropriate school.
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Grades
Courses taken for audit will be assigned a grade that becomes part of the student's permanent academic record and will appear on the William & Mary transcript. Grading requirements are determined by the individual instructor. Students who stop attending an audited course and do not withdraw from the course will receive a grade of “U”.
- "O" grades are assigned for Satisfactory Audits
- "U" grades are assigned for Unsatisfactory Audits
Tuition
Tuition and fees are due and payable by the due date as established by the Bursar's Office. Tuition may be waived for William & Mary employees.
Policies & Resources for NDS Students
Please visit the Policies & Resources webpage for non-degree seeking students.
