Audit a Course — Aquinas College - Nashville, Tennessee

Audit a Course

Learn for the Love of Truth

Aquinas College welcomes adult learners, educators, parish leaders, retirees, and all those who wish to continue growing intellectually and spiritually through the study of the liberal arts and the Catholic intellectual tradition.

Auditing a course offers a unique opportunity to engage great ideas, deepen your understanding of the faith, explore new academic interests, and learn alongside a community dedicated to the pursuit of Truth.

Whether your interests lie in theology, philosophy, history, literature, psychology, education, or the broader liberal arts, Aquinas provides an environment where faith and reason come together in a spirit of discovery and lifelong learning.

Who Audits Courses at Aquinas?

Audit students come from many different backgrounds, including:

  • Catholic school educators
  • Catechists and parish leaders
  • Retirees
  • Parents
  • Alumni
  • Professionals seeking personal enrichment
  • Adults interested in theology and the liberal arts

No degree program enrollment is required.

What Does It Mean to Audit a Course?

Students auditing a course participate in the classroom experience without pursuing academic credit. Audit students:

  • Attend class and engage with course content
  • May participate in discussions and activities as appropriate
  • Do not receive a letter grade
  • Are not required to complete assignments or examinations
  • Receive a transcript notation of “AU” (Audit)

Current Course Offerings

Registration Information
Individuals wishing to register as audit students should complete the application process through the Aquinas College Admissions Office. Visit the Aquinas College website at www.aquinascollege.edu/admissions/apply-now/

Scroll down to “Applicants Seeking to Audit a Course” and follow instructions.

Cost:
Audit Fee: $100 per credit hour

Why Study at Aquinas?

At Aquinas College, learning is more than the acquisition of information. Inspired by our patron, St. Thomas Aquinas, and rooted in the charism of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia, we seek wisdom through the integration of faith and reason.

For many audit students, the classroom becomes an opportunity not only for intellectual growth, but also for deeper reflection on life’s most important questions.

Aquinas College welcomes all students regardless of race, color, ethnicity, or national origin who desire to be part of the faith-based mission of the College to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the College. It does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, or national origin in administration of its education policies, admission policies, scholarships and loan programs.

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