University Special Students and Guest Auditors: a comparison
University Special Students and Guest Auditors comparison chart
University Special Students and Guest Auditors Comparison Chart
| University Special Students | Guest Auditors | |
| Classifications | UNDS*, 68738, UNHS*, UNOS*,UNVS*, UNPS*, UNES*, UNIS*, UNCS*, UIUL*, UIGL*, UIDL* | UGST* and UGSR* |
| Credit and Grades | Receive credits and a grade on an official UW transcript. | Do not receive credits or a letter grade. Receive an “AU” on an official UW transcript and an “S” (satisfactory) or “NR” (no report). |
| Tuition and Fees | Most classifications pay the Undergraduate/Special rate per credit. UNCS pay the Graduate tuition rate - see specific Capstone programs for tuition information. (Note: Some courses have special fees.) | UGST- Guest auditors pay reduced fees. See the Office of the Registrar page 'student career' 'Guest'. UGSR - no fees. |
| Course participation | Full participants in all aspects of course (expected to complete all assignments and exams, participate in discussions, etc.) | Observe only. Do not participate in discussions, take exams or quizzes, or complete homework assignments. |
| Enrollment limitations | Can enroll in any open class for which they meet prerequisites except courses ending in -90 to -99, medical school, law school, vet school, and MBA classes. See here for [Link for document 78167 is unavailable at this time.] . | Can enroll in nonparticipatory classes only. Classes involving laboratory, language or performance skills are not available to audit. Also must have instructor permission to enroll in class. See here for [Link for document 78167 is unavailable at this time.] . |
| Course enrollment process | Enroll via MyUW on appointed enrollment date (approximately one week prior to the start of fall and spring semesters; early April for summer semester). | Must obtain instructor’s permission to audit course. After permission is entered into campus computer system, enroll via MyUW. |
| Access to campus facilities | Have full access to ALL university services including campus libraries, computer facilities, free bus program, free access to recreational facilities, and University Health Services & Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP). | Access to campus libraries, computer facilities, but not other services covered by segregated fees such as free bus program, recreational facilities (may pay for access), and University Health Services. |
| Transfer of credits | Courses eligible for transfer pending approval of receiving institution. | Courses do NOT transfer to accredited degree programs. |
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