Individuals who are not enrolled in any of the Columbia University schools can register as auditors after consulting with the course instructor via email. Registration is done through the School of Professional Studies and is offered at a reduced rate of $2400 per course. Auditors are encouraged to attend classes and keep up with readings but they do not interact during classroom discussions, submit assignments, nor receive grades or course credit.
Participants in the following categories also have the opportunity to audit classes:
- General Auditors
- Lifelong Learners
- Emeritus Professors in Columbia
- Bundles Community Scholars
- Manhattanville Auditors
- Atlantic Fellows for Racial Equality (online courses only)