{"id":1131,"date":"2021-02-03T08:02:09","date_gmt":"2021-02-03T14:02:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/undergrad-admission\/?page_id=1131"},"modified":"2026-04-17T14:12:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T19:12:27","slug":"auditors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/undergrad-admission\/auditors\/","title":{"rendered":"Course Auditors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The auditor application closes on the first day of classes each term.<\/div>
Check each term’s start date<\/a>.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Wisconsin residents who are 60 years of age or older by the start of the semester\/term may audit classes tuition free, on a space-available basis, in courses that are open to auditors and special students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, Wisconsin residents who have a documented disability and are receiving disability insurance benefits under either the federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program or the federal Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program can also qualify to audit classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note that auditors are responsible for paying any special course fees, including fees assessed in lieu of tuition, for courses in which they choose to enroll. The Instructional Technology for online courses is waived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Per Universities of Wisconsin Class Audit policy, instructor permission must be obtained by the auditor. An enrollment hold will be placed on all auditors preventing them from self-enrollment at time of admission. Please note, auditors receive only provisional permission to attend classes until course registration is completed at the end of the add\/drop period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow the steps below to apply!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Submit the 60+ and Auditors with a Documented Disability Application Form<\/h2>\n

    Apply with the Universities of Wisconsin application<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    60+ Auditors:<\/strong> Proof of age is needed for successful completion of application. Please email a copy of your drivers license, birth certificate or state ID to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at undergraduateadmissions@uwm.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Auditors with a Documented Disability<\/strong>: SSI benefit letter is needed for successful completion of application. Please email a copy to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at undergraduateadmissions@uwm.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n

  2. Activate Your 51ÁÔÆæ Log In Credentials & Email Account<\/h2>\n

    After you are admitted, you will need to activate your 51ÁÔÆæ ePanther ID. These credentials are used to log into 51ÁÔÆæ systems and email that are needed to request enrollment and access course materials. 51ÁÔÆæ uses a number of online platforms for enrollments, course assignments, and many other processes.  Please note that you cannot activate or access your 51ÁÔÆæ email account until 2-3 business days after you have been admitted into the auditor program.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n