Audit a Class
Stern alumni can audit select graduate-level elective courses remotely, each semester, at no cost.
Alumni Audit Program
The Alumni Audit Program invites Stern alumni “back to class” to audit select graduate-level elective courses remotely each semester. Courses are available at no cost, pending availability.
Since its inception in 2019, the Alumni Audit Program has offered over 300 courses taught by over 100 Stern faculty members. All courses take place online via livestream.
The deadline to submit an audit request for the Fall 2026 semester has passed. Applicants will be notified of their request status during the week of August 24, 2026. If approved, your notification will include instructions for participating in the Alumni Audit Program.
Sign Up for Audit Alerts
Want to be the first to know when the Alumni Audit Program launches each semester? Sign up for audit alerts by following these steps:
- Log into Stern Network, the School's online networking and engagement platform, or create an account with your preferred email address.
- Navigate to the "Lifelong Learning: Alumni Audit Program" group, located under the "Alumni Groups" tab.
- Press the "Join" button in the upper right hand corner. To confirm you are a group member, check to ensure you see the option to "Leave Group" in place of the "Join" button.
By joining this group, you are opting in to receive email alerts from the Office of Alumni Relations related to the Alumni Audit Program.
Program Benefits
Past Courses
Managing Change
Professor Anat Lechner
Entertainment and Media Industries
Professor Paul Hardart
Real Estate Development and Entrepreneurship
Professor Harry Chernoff
Preview the Audit Experience
Clinical Professor of Finance Anjolein Schmeits, recipient of the 2025–2026 Distinguished Teaching Award, is among the outstanding faculty who regularly participate in the Alumni Audit Program. (3 minutes)
Testimonials
"I love continuing my education and being able to audit keeps me sharp in ways that are hard to quantify."
"The professor was fantastic and reminded me of how much I enjoyed my classes as an MBA student."
"NYU Stern offers more value than I ever imagined."
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Lifelong Learning, Made Possible by the Stern Fund
A Stern education doesn't end at graduation. The Lifelong Learning Initiative provides ongoing access to learning opportunities that help alumni stay informed, adaptable, and ahead in a changing business world.
The Alumni Audit Program is complimentary. If you're able, please consider making a gift to the Stern Fund. Your support helps sustain lifelong learning opportunities for alumni while investing in the next generation of Stern students.