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The University and Alumni Association established a class audit program in 1975 for the benefit of interested alumni. The purpose of this service is to provide graduates the opportunity to audit (non-credit) undergraduate courses tuition free.

"Keeping the Bronco pride alive with lifelong learning in the SCU Alumni Audit Program – what a way for a Bronco grad to stay relevant! #Learning Never Stops #Proud to be Bronco!"

Geri Lamble M.S. '96

 

Winter 2025: Registration for the Winter Quarter Alumni Audit will be open on Thursday, December 5. Please note classes begin January 6, 2025.

Getting Started:

  1. You must be a Santa Clara Alumnus/a who has completed their degree to be eligible for this program. If you have completed your SCU coursework, your class must have completed commencement before you are eligible to audit. 
  2. Classes are available to audit provided that there are seats available. Please look at the Winter '25 course offerings for this quarter's complete list of courses. If a course grabs your attention, call the Alumni Association at (408) 554-6800 to see if seats are available. 
    1. If available:  Please follow the steps below labeled "Registration Process."
    2. If unavailable:  Please feel free to check back with us next quarter!
  3. Registration period
    1. You may only audit undergraduate classes through this program.
    2. NOTE:  Registration For Winter Quarter Alumni Audit will be open from December 5 to January 9, 2025.
  4. You may only audit undergraduate courses through the alumni audit program.
  5. You may only audit ONE course per quarter through this program. Additional courses for regular University audits are available through the Office of the Registrar.
  6. Alumni must adhere to all current University COVID-19 Guidelines. This includes being vaccinated, boosted, and wearing a mask in the classroom when required.
  7. Please note there is a $50 processing fee.

 

The Registration Process:

  1. To register, alumni must have an SCU Alumni Email account (or current staff @scu.edu account.)
    1. If you do not have an SCU Alumni Email account, click here for more information on registering for an alumni email account.
    2. Note: The process of creating a new Alumni Email account may take up to 7-10 business days to complete. It is highly recommended that you complete your request for an Alumni Email at least two weeks before the start of the quarter. 
    3. Any questions regarding your Alumni Email account should be directed to SCUAlumniEmail.scu.edu. 
  2. Once you have your Alumni Email, course section title, and confirmation of availability by the Alumni Association, please fill out this registration request form here.
  3. Once your request has been submitted, it must be reviewed and approved by the course's professor.
  4. Upon verifying your alumni status, you must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination via email or in our office.
  5. The Alumni Office will send you a link to pay the $50 processing fee.
  6. Once the payment is received, the Alumni Office will submit a request for you to obtain access to Camino. At this time, you may begin attending the class. YOU AND THE PROFESSOR WILL BE NOTIFIED once IT has completed your access to Camino.

 

Additional Information:

Please note the professor and Registrar’s Office will not keep an official record that you audited the class. In addition, the audited class will not be on your official transcripts.

If you want to use the library during the audited academic quarter, you must obtain an Alumni Membership Card. Please present this card to the Library Help Desk.

If you'd like to purchase course materials, you can do so through the Bronco Book Store.