Basics of Auditing

Interested in auditing but do not know where to start? Gain an introduction to Lake Forest College’s auditing program, offerings, and contacts.

Introductory information about auditing

  • All community members are welcome to apply to audit an undergraduate course or topic they are interested in at Lake Forest College.
  • Community members who have completed a bachelor’s degree are also welcome to apply to audit a currently offered seminar from the Master of Liberal Studies program.
  • A sampling of courses available to audit are shared on the Auditing Undergraduate Courses page two times per year: Fall semester courses are shared in mid-August and Spring semester courses are shared in mid-December.
  • Community members interested in auditing an undergraduate course may complete the Lake Forest College Non-Degree Audit Application form or contact Mike Alzamora at the email below.
  • Tuition for auditing an undergraduate course is $730 per course. 

Auditing a course at Lake Forest College

  • Auditors are not subject to the requirements of the course (e.g. no assignments, no grades, no course credit) but are expected to participate seriously in class discussions.
  • Examination for course credit is not permitted in an audited course.

Community members with bachelor’s degrees

  • Community members that have completed a bachelor’s degree are eligible to audit both undergraduate and graduate courses with course instructor approval.
  • Community members that have not completed a bachelor’s degree are only eligible to audit undergraduate courses with course instructor approval.

For questions and to apply to audit a course at Lake Forest College, please contact Mike Alzamora at malzamora@lakeforest.edu.