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Registering for classes is a crucial step in your academic journey. It requires careful planning and adherence to the proper procedures. Learn the necessary steps for successful class registration.
Registering on time ensures you secure a spot in your desired classes and avoid potential complications. If you miss the scheduled registration period, explore late registration options.
The registration process typically involves course selection, schedule verification, online registration, and payment of tuition fees. Each step has specific requirements that you must follow.
If you encounter difficulties registering for classes, consult your academic advisor. They will assist you in selecting courses aligned with your academic plan and answer registration-related questions.
For further assistance after consulting your advisor, contact Student Success Support. They can provide necessary information and help resolve registration issues.
Carefully review your registration information before finalizing to avoid errors that could impact your studies. Ensure you’ve registered for the correct courses, times, and locations.
Auditing a Course
Auditing allows you to learn without completing assignments or exams. It’s a great way to explore new subjects or enhance existing knowledge.
- Auditing means you are an observer or “guest” of the instructor.
- Permission to audit is granted by the instructor and only if space is available.
- Auditors do not participate, complete homework, or contribute to the class.
- Instructors have sole discretion and responsibility for adding auditors to Canvas, Zoom, or any other instructional platform.
- Your audit privileges can be revoked by the instructor at any time.
- Auditors will not receive credit for auditing and there will be no record of enrollment or transcript of the audited course.
Current UT Austin Students
If you are a currently enrolled UT Austin student at the time the course takes place, follow these steps:
- Using the Class Audit Permit, speak with the instructor of the course to obtain permission to audit. Electronic signatures are acceptable.
- Once approved, submit the signed audit permit to your Departmental Office for departmental approval. If approved, your college will forward the approved Class Audit Permit to the Office of the Registrar – Student Academic Records for record-keeping purposes only. There is no record of enrollment or transcript for course auditors. Once you receive departmental approval, you are approved to audit the course and all further communication regarding the course is between you and the instructor.
- The instructor has sole discretion and responsibility for adding you to Canvas or any other web-based platform as an observer. This access will only be granted once the class has begun.
Non-UT Austin Students, Under 65
If you are not a UT Austin student at the time the course takes place and you are under 65, follow these steps:
- Using the Class Audit Permit, speak with the instructor of the course to obtain permission to audit. Electronic signatures are acceptable.
- Once approved, take the signed Class Audit Permit to the Cashier’s Office, located in room 8 of the UT Tower. There, you will pay a $20 fee for each course you intend to audit. If you are unable to deliver the form to the Cashier’s office in person, you may mail the form and payment to: Bursar (Cashier) Services, P.O. Box 7398, Austin, Texas 78713-7398.
- Once payment is made, the Cashier’s Office will forward the permit to the Office of the Registrar – Student Academic Records for record-keeping purposes only. There is no record of enrollment or transcript for course auditors. Once payment is made, you are approved to audit the course and all further communication regarding the course is between you and the instructor.
- The instructor has sole discretion and responsibility for adding you as an observer to Canvas or any other web-based platform. This access will only be granted once the class has begun.
Current UT Austin Employees
If you are a university employee, you are eligible to audit up to (3) credit hours of coursework per semester:
- Using the Class Audit Permit, speak with the instructor of the course to obtain permission to audit. Electronic signatures are acceptable.
- Once approved, submit the signed Class Audit Permit to the Office of the Registrar – Student Academic Records at [email protected], for record-keeping purposes only. There is no record of enrollment or transcript for course auditors. Once approved, you are cleared to audit the course and all further communication regarding the course is between you and the instructor.
- The $20 fee is waived for up to 3 credit hours, for current employees.
- The instructor has sole discretion and responsibility for adding you as an observer to Canvas or any other web-based platform. This access will only be granted once the class has begun.
Auditors Over 65
If you are over the age of 65:
- Using the Class Audit Permit, speak with the instructor of the course to obtain permission to audit. Electronic signatures are acceptable.
- Once approved, submit the signed Class Audit Permit to the Office of the Registrar – Student Academic Records at [email protected], for record-keeping purposes only. There is no record of enrollment or transcript for course auditors. Once approved, you are cleared to audit the course and all further communication regarding the course is between you and the instructor.
- The instructor has sole discretion and responsibility for adding you as an observer to Canvas or any other web-based platform. This access will only be granted once the class has begun.
Instructor Support
If you need to add auditors to your Canvas course, you can find more information on how to do this here. You should utilize the observer role in Canvas, which better aligns with our auditor policy.
You can find more information on the observer role here.
If you have further questions or need additional support with Canvas, you can contact the Canvas support team at [email protected].
