Auditing a course allows an individual to explore a new subject, prepare for a future class or help choose a major or minor without worrying about the impact on their GPA. Auditing is learning without the possible stress of completing assignments and testing.
With written permission from the instructor of a course, individuals and MSU faculty and staff members are able sit in the class as an auditor. College credit will not be given for auditing a course. In order to receive credit for a course an individual must be enrolled in the course and is responsible for all required tuition and fees. Faculty and staff members wanting to enroll in courses for credit are encouraged to review MSU Policies 3.141 and 3.223 for information regarding education incentive programs.
Individuals 65 years and older can audit approved courses at MSU without payment of a fee if space is available. In order to determine availability, enrollment will be handled during late registration only. Proof of age is required for the fee waiver driver's license, voter registration or a birth certificate will work.
At MSU Texas the auditor's name will not be entered on the class roll, and the instructor will not accept any papers, tests, or examinations. Laboratory, skills, and online education/web technology courses are not available to an auditor. For cost determination, see Auditing Fee in the financial information section.
MSU Policy 3.312, allows MSU faculty and staff members to audit university courses free of charge with the permission of the instructor. Faculty and staff auditors will be provided access to the university's learning management system but will not be required to complete papers, tests, examinations, or other assessments.
A parking permit is required if vehicles are to be parked on campus.