The Community Auditing Program is open to the public for adults (high school graduates ages 18 and above).
Activation
Only activated auditor accounts are eligible to register for classes in August. The Fall 2025 account activation interviews June 9-13, 2025 are closed. At this time, all appointments are filled. CAP office hours are Monday - Friday, 9 am - 4 pm.
Registration
Fall registration will take place: August 27-29, 2025.
Registration is split over two days. You may register from your home computer. At this time in-person at the CAP office is unavailable.
Day 1 is for residents of Princeton and others affiliated with Princeton University only. Day 1 auditors are restricted to one course on their first day of registration. This applies to either registering or wait-listing for a class, as well as choosing an auditor only series on your first day of registration. Registration begins at 11:00 a.m.
Day 2 is for non-Princeton affiliates only. Day 2 auditors are restricted to one course on their first day of registration. This applies to either registering or wait-listing for a class, as well as choosing an auditor only series on your first day of registration. All of these options count as your one course. Registration begins at 11:00 a.m.
Beginning on Day 3, until the end of the second week of classes, there are no restrictions as to the number of courses you may wait-list for. There is a 2 course registration limit with University classes, plus 1 or 2 auditor only courses. Registration begins at 11:00 a.m.
NOTE: Registering for a third University course requires special permission. If you would like to register for a third course, and it is still available at the end of the refund period, please send an email to the program manager at [email protected] for approval.
Academic Calendar - Fall 2025
Classes Begin: September 2, 2025
Refund deadline: September 10, 2025
Class withdrawal without a refund: September 12, 2025
Midterm exams: October 6-10, 2025, check course syllabus for further information
Fall break: October 11-19, 2025
Classes resume: October 21, 2025
New auditor account creation portal opens: November 7, 2025
New auditor activation: November 17-21, 2025, by appointment only
Thanksgiving Break: November 25-29, 2025
Fall classes end: December 4, 2025
Academic Calendar - Spring 2026
Classes Begin: January 26, 2026
Refund deadline: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Class withdrawal without a refund: February 6, 2026
Midterm exams: March 2-6, 2026, check course syllabus for further information
Spring break: March 7 -15, 2026
Classes resume: March 16, 2026
Spring classes end: April 24, 2026
Important Dates
Course Registration for Activated Auditors Fall: August 27-29, 2025
Spring: January 21-23, 2026
Cancellation Deadline
Fall: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 by 5:00 pm
Spring: February 4, 2026 by 5:00 pm
New Auditor Portal to create an account and schedule your activation interview will open:
Fall- May 23-30, 2025 or until all slots are filled
Spring- November 7-14, 2025 or until all slots are filled
New Auditor Activation Interviews will be held:
Fall-June 9-13, 2025
Spring-November 17-21, 2025