How to Audit a Class

The Evergreen Program offers a unique opportunity to audit BU undergraduate and graduate classes. Engage with the student community, learn from world-class faculty, and contribute to the educational environment on campus. Your presence in the classroom enriches the learning experience for everyone—our younger students are exposed to the insight of experience, and you benefit from new perspectives.

General Information

  • Spring 2012 courses begin January 17
  • Eligibility to audit: 58 years of age or older and consent of instructor
  • Cost: $150 per course (free to Sponsors of Evergreen)
  • Office location—we’re across from the BU Bridge; please enter on the Essex Street side (facing downtown Boston):
    Boston University Fuller Building
    808 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 111
    Boston, MA 02215
    Phone: 617-353-9852

Getting Started

  1. Choose a Class

    With Internet Access:

    • Select course by visiting the Student Link
    • Search by category, instructor, location, or just browse all available courses

    Without Internet Access:

    • Come to our office and browse the class schedule print-out (for in-office use only)

    Note: We highly recommend that you have access to the Internet. For many BU courses, class assignments, syllabi, and other materials will only be available online.

  2. Register to Audit

    Please register in person at our office, during walk-in hours.

  3. First Day of Class

    • Bring your Evergreen Registration Form to your class(es)
    • Introduce yourself to the instructor as an Evergreen auditor to get permission to join

Evergreen Auditing Restrictions

Evergreen students can audit classes?at the discretion of the course instructor or department chair—in the following schools, colleges, and programs at Boston University:

  • CAS College of Arts & Sciences
  • CFA College of Fine Arts
  • COM College of Communication
  • GRS Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
  • MET Metropolitan College
  • SAR College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences (Sargent College)
  • SED School of Education
  • SHA School of Hospitality Administration
  • SMG School of Management (with permission of instructor)
  • SPH School of Public Health (with permission of instructor)
  • SSW School of Social Work
  • STH School of Theology

The following schools and programs within Boston University do not accept auditors*:

  • CGS College of General Studies
  • CPE Center for Professional Education
  • ENG College of Engineering
  • GMS Graduate Medical Sciences
  • LAW School of Law
  • MED School of Medicine
  • PDP Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
  • SDM Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
  • All creative writing courses
  • All non-credit courses

*The above restrictions are at the request of the schools or departments listed. Thank you for your patience and understanding.