Reviewed & Updated: August 2025
An audit is a grading option where students have the privilege of attending classes, have limited course responsibilities, and do not receive credit for the course. A course that has been audited will appear on the student’s transcript with an “AU” grade, but the course does not count toward a degree or certificate. Students must meet course prerequisites, pay full tuition and fees for courses they audit. Furthermore, students must consult with the instructor to establish expectations for the audit and receive permission. Credit-seeking students have priority when course space is limited. Course audits must be determined prior to the start of the course(s) and cannot be changed to a credit grade. Conversely, credit-seeking students are not allowed to change grades to an audit.
Senior Audit
By 154 WI. Stat.§38.24 (4m), students 60 years of age or older may audit courses (Senior Audit) if the student is a resident of the state, space is available, and the instructor approves. The Senior Audit student does not pay program fees or an audit fee, but material fees do apply. The Senior Audit tuition exemption excludes community service courses and apprenticeship courses.