French & Italian Studies ACCESS Student Policy & Guidelines

ACCESS students may have the opportunity to audit some courses in the Department of French and Italian Studies. However please be advised that we cannot guarantee a place for ACCESS students or other auditors in any of our classes. This will depend on the type and level of course, the space available, the overall
enrollment, and ultimately remains at the discretion of the instructor.

We do not allow ACCESS students register for courses taught by graduate students or Part-time Lecturers, see the department directory  to determine an instructor's role and the current course time schedule if you wish to contact the instructor of a particular course. To register for a FRENCH or ITAL course, you will need a 5 digit add code to submit to the Registrar. Email the instructor to request an add code, ideally before the quarter begins or attend class to speak with the instructor. If you would like to take a language class and have studied French or Italian before and are uncertain about your level or which course to audit, you may schedule and pay to take our online placement test before the quarter begins.

Should you be able to audit a course, please consult the University’s official ACCESS student
policy as well as the  Student Conduct Code.

Per University policy: “ACCESS students attend classes on an audit basis as a non-matriculated
student. As an auditor, you may not participate in class discussions, take tests, or submit
papers.” As an ACCESS student you are not eligible to take part in instructor office hours. Your instructor may decide to include you in certain activities at his or her discretion.

At the end of the quarter, you should not have access to an online evaluation form, please do not complete an online course evaluation if you are sent one. You are welcome to send your instructor comments by e-mail. 

Please direct any questions to our main office at frenital@uw.edu

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