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Course Description

Auditing a class brings students 58+ back into the classroom with undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing their degrees in a variety of areas. Evergreen students are expected to be engaged in the course but should not submit assignments, take tests, or complete evaluations at the end of the semester.

There are three parts to auditing classes at Boston University that can be done in any order.

  • Pre-register for EVA101 Intent to Audit with your Evergreen/CPE account to let the Evergreen Office know that you wish to audit courses.
  • Make a payment for the Evergreen program when you complete EVA101 Intent to Audit.
  • Get approval from the instructor to audit (more details below).
 

Individual

BU Alumni

BU Retiree Faculty & Staff

Fall Passport (Includes seminars, pre-registration required, valid through August 2026)

$525

$500

$260

Spring Passport (Includes seminars, pre-registration required, valid through August 2026)

$405

$385

$200

Summer Passport (Includes seminars, pre-registration required, valid through August 2026. Single Audit option not available in Summer)

$275

$260

$135

Fall & Spring Audit – Single class

$255

$250

$125

Seminar Passport (Available Fall only, valid through August 2026)

$265

$250

$130

Seminar – individually priced

Varies – no discount

Varies – no discount

Varies – no discount

 

Everyone taking classes on campus must provide their Emergency Contact information. When enrolling in EVA101 be sure to provide this information on My Profile -> Emergency Contact in your Evergreen/CPE account.

The Intent to Audit form is not confirmation of the actual audit enrollment. You will receive a confirmation email from the Evergreen Office once the enrollment in the course is completed during the Add period for each semester, if space is available at that time.

Enrollments can only be made to classes that have open seats during the Add period

  • Search for a class that interests you, matches your schedule, and, in some classes, where you meet the prerequisites. Auditing is not permitted in the following courses: CPE, ENG, GMS, HUB, KHC, LAW, MED, PDP, SDM, SPH; creative writing; Food & Wine courses; any non-credit certificate courses; any online courses; any film production courses; any CFA courses not open to BU Public; CFA AR courses. Instructors may also choose to limit enrollment.
  • Get approval from the instructor to audit.
    • Contact the instructor via email asking for approval.  You can find their email address on the BU Directory.
    • Forward the email with the approval to evergrn@bu.edu. Change email subject line to “Evergreen Audit Approval”. In the text, include your full name and the full course code.  There are four parts course codes:
      • The branch of BU (3 letters)
      • The department (2 letters)
      • The course code (3 digits)
      • The section number (1 letter, 1 digit)
      • The class number (4 - 5 digits)
      • Example:  MET CS 200 A1 (11789)
      • Incomplete information will cause delays.
  • You will receive an email from our office during the Add period updating you on your audit status in the requested class. 

Contact Us at evergrn@bu.edu or 617-358-1350 for assistance.

Important:  If you have participated in Evergreen since July 2019, you already have an account based on your email address as your username (which may be different from your BU account). Login at Evergreen/CPE as a Returning Student. Do not create a new account. If you need help, contact us.

Prerequisites

Some courses may require pre-reqs.  Check with the instructor.
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Section Title
Evergreen Intent to Audit Srping 2026
Type
Evergreen
Dates
Jan 20, 2026 to Apr 30, 2026
Delivery Options
Evergreen  
Course Fee(s)
Already have Passport non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Passport Spring non-credit $405.00 Click here to get more information
Passport Spring BU Alumni non-credit $385.00 Click here to get more information
Passport Spring BU Retiree non-credit $200.00 Click here to get more information
Single Audit non-credit $255.00 Click here to get more information
Single Audit BU Alumni non-credit $240.00 Click here to get more information
Single Audit BU Retiree non-credit $125.00 Click here to get more information
Reading List / Textbook

Textbooks can be ordered through the BU Bookstore. Shipping can be arranged.  It is recommended that students wait until they are confirmed to be enrolled in the class before purchasing the textbook.

Section Notes

Enrolling in EVA101 Intent to Audit includes:

  • Letting the Evergreen Office know that you intend to audit a class(es) at Boston University.
  • Obtaining instructor approval to audit a class based on space availability during the Add Period (EVA101-026 from January 20 to February 2, 2026).
  • Confirming payment. Passports are valid annually through Summer Term 2026, and they include up to five classes a semester and seminars (registration required). If you purchased a Passport, in the future, you will mark "I have a Passport Already" at checkout for future audits and seminars through August 2026.
  • Providing Emergency Contact information each semester. Update in your Evergreen/CPE account in My Profile -> Emergency Contact in your CPE account.
  • Abiding by established codes of conduct and health guidelines of Boston University, including completing the Sexual Assault Prevention training.
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