# Frequently Asked Questions ## Frequently Asked Questions Have questions about the Alumni Audit Program? See frequently asked questions below, or reach out to . ## Program Overview Show All | Hide All What is the Alumni Audit Program? Launched in 2019, the Alumni Audit Program allows graduates of NYU Stern degree-granting programs to audit one elective-level MBA course per semester at no cost. Auditing takes place remotely via livestream. Who is eligible to participate in the Alumni Audit Program? NYU Stern alumni who have graduated from a degree-granting program are eligible to participate, subject to approval from the Office of Alumni Relations and space availability. Participants must also be in good standing with the University. How often is the Alumni Audit Program offered? The program is offered twice per year, during the fall and spring semesters. ## Course Selection Show All | Hide All How do I choose a course? Each semester, the Office of Alumni Relations curates a list of approximately 15–20 approved MBA elective courses. The course list and registration link are posted on the [Alumni Audit Program page](/portal-partners/alumni/alumni-resources-benefits/lifelong-learning/audit-class "Audit a Class") in early January for the spring semester and mid-August for the fall semester. Alumni who opt into audit alerts will also receive an email when registration opens. For instructions on how to sign up for audit alerts, see the "How do I sign up for audit alerts?" question below. Can I request a course that is not on the approved list? No. Only courses on the official semester list are available for auditing. Will the same courses be offered every semester? Not always. Course offerings vary based on faculty availability, scheduling, and format suitability. Some courses may repeat, while others are offered only occasionally. What are some courses that have been offered more than once? Examples include: - Advanced Strategy: Tools (Professor Sonia Marciano) - Bankruptcy and Reorganization (Professor Edward Altman) - Business Law (Professor Richard Hendler) - Digital Currency, Blockchains & Financial Services (Professor David Yermack) - Intro to AI & Its Applications (Professor Alexander Tuzhilin) - Leading in the Age of AI (Professor Anat Lechner) - Power and Politics in Organizations (Professor R. Kabaliswaran) - Real Estate Development & Entrepreneurship (Professor Harry Chernoff) - Valuation (Professor Aswath Damodaran) Past offerings do not guarantee future availability. Why is there a waitlist? I thought auditors attend classes via livestream—why is there a limit on enrollment? Although alumni auditors participate via livestream and are not limited by classroom seating capacity, some faculty choose to cap the number of auditors they are comfortable having in their course each semester. We respect each faculty member's preferences and, as a result, waitlists may be necessary for certain classes. How do I sign up for audit alerts so I can be notified when registration opens each semester? 1. **Join** ***Stern Network*****, the School's online networking and engagement platform.** Follow the prompt to [log into *Stern Network*](/portal-partners/alumni/alumni-resources-benefits/stern-network "Stern Network"), or create an account with your preferred email address. 2. Once you’ve created an account, navigate to the ["Lifelong Learning: Alumni Audit Program" group](https://violetnetwork.nyu.edu/hub/stern/groups/lifelong-learning-audit-a-class/about), located under the "Alumni Groups" tab. Press the "Join" button in the upper right hand corner. 3. To confirm you are a group member, check to ensure you see the option to "Leave Group" in place of the "Join" button. 4. By joining this group, you are opting in to receive email alerts from the Office of Alumni Relations related to the Alumni Audit Program. Can I audit more than one class per semester? No, alumni may only audit one class per semester. ## Course Format and Experience Show All | Hide All How are classes delivered? Courses are delivered to alumni via livestream. Faculty and enrolled students meet in person on campus, while alumni auditors observe remotely. Alumni do not participate in class discussions. What if I can’t attend live? Recordings are available to all approved auditors through the end of the semester. How will I access course materials? All materials are available through [NYU Brightspace](https://www.nyu.edu/life/information-technology/teaching-and-learning-services/instructional-tools/nyu-lms-brightspace.html), including: - Livestream links and recordings - Syllabi - Lecture slides - Readings and other course materials - Announcements and updates How will professors communicate with auditors? All official updates from faculty are shared through Brightspace. Alumni may also contact their professors directly via email (contact information will be listed in the course syllabus). ## Registration and Enrollment Show All | Hide All How does registration work? Alumni may audit one course per semester. When registration is open, [log into the portal](https://w3.stern.nyu.edu/alumniauditprogram) with your NYU Net ID and password, complete your profile, and submit your course request. If your preferred course is full, you may be placed on a waitlist and can select a backup course. If a seat opens in your waitlisted course, you will be enrolled automatically and your backup selection will be removed. What credentials do I need to use to log into the registration portal? You will need to log in using your NYU NetID and password. **Your NetID must be entered in this format: ** If you do not know your NYU NetID or would like to reset your password, please [follow these instructions](https://start.nyu.edu/pwm/public), or email for additional assistance. What happens after I register? After registration closes, the Office of Alumni Relations reviews all requests and confirms eligibility across University systems. If a participant is not eligible, they will be notified directly. When will I know if I’ve been accepted? You will receive an email approximately one week before classes begin from with your audit status and access instructions. If you do not hear back one week before classes begin, please contact us. ## Eligibility and Participation Rules Show All | Hide All What are the eligibility requirements? Participants must be NYU Stern degree-holding alumni in good standing with the University. They must be approved to audit by the Office of Alumni Relations and must adhere to NYU Stern’s policies and procedures including the School’s [Code of Conduct](/portal-partners/student-engagement/student-life/life-stern/code-conduct "Code of Conduct"). What are alumni auditors allowed to do? Alumni auditors may: - Watch classes via livestream - Access recordings - Access course materials in Brightspace What are alumni auditors not allowed to do? Alumni auditors may not: - Take exams or receive grades - Participate in group work - Earn academic credit - Have courses appear on transcripts Can I receive credit or a grade? No. The program is non-credit and does not include grades or transcript recognition. Can I record or share course content? No. Recording, sharing, or distributing any course content is strictly prohibited. Class recordings in Brightspace are not to be made public in any way. Can I register after the deadline? No. Late requests cannot be accommodated. Can participation be revoked? Yes. NYU Stern may revoke access at any time for policy violations. Who can I contact with questions? Please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at or Laura Stern, director of Alumni Relations, at .