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The decision to audit a class or take a class for academic credit is entirely up to you, but there are some things that can help you make your decision:

Do you simply want to experience taking a class at AUP? Do you just want to learn about a new topic or learn a new skill for your own personal interest? If this is the case, auditing the class might suit you best. When you audit a class, you do not receive a grade or academic credit for the class, but in some ways, auditing a class can give you the opportunity to fully focus on your learning: you can dive into a new interest area or explore and engage with new subjects without the pressure of performance or focus on grades. Auditing a class allows you to participate in the classroom swirl, learn from seasoned professors and instructors, and put your personal learning and curiosity first, so if you want to take a class for the experience and the joy of learning, then auditing might be the best option for you at AUP Summer School.

Do you want to take classes for academic credit in the hope of transferring those credits to another institution for a current or future degree? Are you hoping to have a grade in a class to build your formal academic record or to add to your professional credentials? Or do you thrive and learn best through evaluated learning? If any of the above is important to you, you should think about taking classes for academic credit. Taking summer classes for academic credit can help you advance your academic career: credit can count towards majors, minors, certificates, and even graduation. When you successfully complete a class for credit, you receive formal proof of learning, via a grade and transcript, which not only demonstrates acquisition of knowledge, but can also be useful for your CV, for future academic endeavors, and for your future career. Some students learn best through evaluated learning, as grades can help students see where they are doing well and where they can improve, so credit-bearing classes might be helpful to this end too, as you will learn from, and be graded by, established academics who are experts in their respective fields. Taking a class for credit can have myriad benefits for your personal, academic, and future career endeavors, so if you want to use your time at AUP Summer School to further these endeavors, taking classes for academic credit might be the way to go!

Credits earned at AUP Summer School are eligible to be transferred to other institutions, but ultimately it is your home institution that will decide if they accept your transfer credits from AUP. As such, you should discuss this directly with your home institution to verify if the credits can successfully be transferred over. We can also provide you with a syllabus and additional class information should you need it.

All students taking French Immersion must take a placement test before beginning the class, so you will be placed in a class that is deemed appropriate to your level of French. However, if you or your professor feels that you might thrive and excel in a different class with a different level, they will help you switch into a different class. This process is facilitated at Orientation and on the first day of class.