Forms for the approval of Independent Study courses are available in the CGS office. Students should bear in mind that faculty members are not required to supervise an Independent Study course. Guest Students in CGS are not eligible to register for Independent Study except by petition to the CGS Advising Staff. Auditors Auditors receive neither grades nor credit but can receive a transcript. They pay the regular evening or day tuition rate depending on the course.
Most courses are open to auditors on a space-available basis.
There is also an extensive program of auditing offered by Penn for retired senior citizens, the Senior Associates Program. Under 21 Years Old No student under the age of 21, except for Guest Students , may register in CGS for more than two courses each term. A valid social security number is required for registration. This number will be used as a student identification number. A student who does not have a social security number may obtain one by contacting the local Social Security Office.