The Community Auditing Program is open to the public for adults (high school graduates ages 18 and above).
Activation
The Fall 2025 account activation interviews will take place June 9-13, 2025 by appointment. 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 3 course registration limit with University classes, plus 1 or 2 auditor only courses. Registration begins at 11:00 a.m.
Academic Calendar - Fall 2025
Classes Begin: September 2, 2025
Refund deadline: September 12, 2025
Class withdrawal without a refund: September 14, 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 - Fall: August 27-29, 2025
Cancellation Deadline - Fall: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 by 5:00 pm
New Auditor Account Creation:
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:
Fall-June 9-11, 2025
Spring-November 17-21, 2025