Enrolling, Auditing, and Attending

Class registration for lifelong learners occurs on your first full day aboard the MV Explorer. The Lifelong Learning Coordinator and Registrar will assist you with the registration process. The following class enrollment options are available:

Enrolling

If you intend to be truly committed to a particular subject for the duration of the term and there is still space available, you may register formally for one to four courses. There is a $200 enrollment fee, regardless of how many credits are taken. If you formally enroll for a course, attendance, completion of assignments, and completion of all exams will be expected. As a result, you will receive an official transcript from the University of Virginia.

Auditing

If you would like to have a record of attendance, you have the option to officially audit courses. Although neither credits nor grades are granted, an official transcript indicating an "audit" status is sent to you upon completion of the semester. Participation in exams and assignments is not required. You must complete the registration form, indicating audit, during the registration add/drop period and pay a $200 fee to enroll in U.Va.'s School for Continuing Education and Professional Studies. Please note that you cannot audit a course retroactively.

Sitting In

Without registering, you may attend any courses or lectures you wish. There are no attendance requirements. Selectively sitting in on classes is always a popular option, which is generally subject only to the physical limitations of the classroom since full time students should be guaranteed seating.

Shared Learning

Community College is an optional seminar for the shipboard community. Sessions (30-60 minutes) may be lectures, slide shows, workshops, or other formats. Topics may include hobbies, travels, current events, an area of expertise, an interesting event in your life, or anything you would like to share that you feel would be of interest to others.