Senior Auditing Program

Fall 2024 Registration Now Open!

Adults who are 60 years of age or older may audit most New York State-funded, credit-bearing courses offered at Stony Brook during the Fall and Spring terms, on a space-available basis and subject to permission of instructor.

Classes that are not available for auditing include:

online/virtual/remote courses
foreign language and English literature courses, including programs at Southampton
graduate courses
laboratory courses, studio art courses, physical education courses, and instrumental music courses
courses offered through the Health Sciences Center
courses offered in self-supporting non-credit programs sponsored by the School of Professional Development, Crafts Center, Museum of Long Island Natural Sciences, and Division of Physical Education and Athletics, among others

Registration Information

There is a $50.00 registration fee per course without credit, formal recognition, or the meeting of any of the course requirements. The maximum number of courses an auditor can register for is 3.
You can find a listing of all SBU courses on the Registrar's Class Schedule page.
The "Add/Drop" period typically ends after the 10th day of classes as stated on the Registrar's Academic Calendar for each term. Auditors who are approved to take classes will begin the course on the third week of the semester. View the Academic Calendar
After selections have been reviewed and approved, SPD will then update your records in the University systems. Until your records are updated by SPD, you will not have access to the course.

Parking Information

Please refer to the Mobility and Parking Services website for a campus map and information on where to park.

Need Help?

If you have any questions, please contact the School of Professional Development at careerdevelopment_spd@stonybrook.edu.

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