Continuing Education - Audit, Listening In

Continuing Education

Audit and Listening In Programs

Enroll in regular session UCCS courses on a space-available basis. Learn from some of UCCS' most distinguished professors. Our lifelong learner programs are non-credit and do not count toward a certificate or degree program.

 

***Summer 2022: Listening In and Audit Students may request to enroll on a space available basis after May 30***

 

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On Campus Courses
Audit Program

Individuals who wish to attend regular session main campus courses and are not currently registered students can audit courses on a space available basis. To qualify as an auditor, an individual must be 21 years of age or older. Individuals are not eligible to audit courses if they are under suspension from the university.

No academic credit is earned. These courses are not eligible for financial aid. No additional discounts for Veterans or Seniors.

  • Application Fee: $0 for online application
  • Tuition Fee: $1,092 per class
  • Online Fee: $42 per class, if applicable
  • Additional Fees: none
 

Lifelong Learners Age 55+
Listening In

Listening In allows lifelong learners age 55 or older the opportunity to attend regular-session courses on a space-available basis.

 

No academic credit is earned. These courses are not eligible for financial aid.  No additional discounts for Veterans.

  • Application Fee: $0 for online application
  • Fee per Credit Hour: $30 (3 credit course = $90)
  • Online Fee: $42 per class, if applicable
  • Additional Fees: none
 

Enrollment

  • Apply
    Apply

    Complete the Academic Outreach application online (no cost). Select Non-Credit as the Desired Program.

    E-mail
    lifelong@uccs.edu

     
  • Choose A Course
    Choose A Course

    The following courses are not available for Audit Program/Listening In:
    Extended Studies courses, Lab (computer, biology, and chemistry), Materials Intensive courses, and Freshman Seminars.

     

    Two weeks before the semester starts... find a course using Guest Course Search.

    Detailed course descriptions can be found by visiting the UCCS Academic Catalog.

     

    One week before the semester starts... E-mail your course request with your UCCS Student ID to lifelong@uccs.edu.

  • Register
    Register
    Registration

    Upon confirmation of space availability and permission is granted by the professor, you will be registered officially in the University student database.

    Instructor Permission:

    Deadline and Cancellation/Refund Policy

    Registration is closed after the second week of the semester.

    You can receive a 100% refund if you cancel a class during the first two weeks of the semester. No refunds are issued after the second week of the semester.

  • Pay
    Pay

    To Pay my Bill:

    1. Log into myUCCS Student Portal
    2. Under Student Financials (Bursar), click on "Pay Your Bill"
    3. On the "Student Financial Services" page, click "Make Payment"
    4. Enter the payment amount and payment method and click on "Continue"
    5. Provide payment information for the selected method and click "Continue"
    6. Confirm the payment information and click "Confirm"
    7. Payment is now complete. Please print and keep all receipts for you records

    A service fee on credit card/debit card transactions in the amount of 2.75% of the credit card/debit card payment will be charged on your student account. Visit Bursar Office for additional information.

     

Expectations

  • Attendance
    Attendance

    Expectations should be established with the Professor:

    • Each course/professor has varying requirements for Audit Program/Listening In participants. The course professor and student should meet at the beginning of the semester to determine if both have the same expectations regarding pre-requisites, participation in class discussions, class work and assignments.
    • Audit Program/Listening In students must adhere to all university student policies. Refer to: STUDENT CLASSROOM/COURSE-RELATED BEHAVIOR POLICY
  • Campus Computers/Resources
    Campus Computers/Resources

    Activate your myUCCS Student Portal account to access campus resources:

    1. Go to accounts.uccs.edu and click on "Claim your Account"
    2. Enter required information as well as security code at bottom of screen to receive your UCCS username and create your password.
  • Textbooks
    Textbooks

    View and/or purchase the required textbooks for your class, visit the Bookstore website and utilize the Textbook search tool in the upper left portion of the screen, "Purchase & Rent Textbooks".

  • Parking
    Parking

    All UCCS parking lots require a parking permit. Permits must be paid for either online (preferred option) or in the Parking Office.  Online payments can be made by either choosing to pay with a credit card or choosing to simply place the permit on your student account.  Payments at the Parking Office can be made with cash, check, or credit card.