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Why should I audit?

When it comes to the Education requirement, au pairs can be confused by the phrase “not less than six semester hours of academic credit OR its equivalent.” What that means is that au pairs do not NEED to take credit classes. In fact, some colleges or universities will not allow J-1 visa holders to register for credit classes, as they “save” these for degree seeking students.

BUT au pairs can easily take non-credit or Continuing Studies classes. And some colleges and universities may allow them to “Audit” a credit class. This means that the au pair can sit in the class and do the assignments and take the tests but she will not get a grade for any work done, only a  ”pass or fail”. The cost may or may not be less to audit a class. Each individual school will have its own policy. Au Pairs should consult with their Community Counselor to see which schools offer this option.

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Fredericksburg is fortunate to have the University of Mary Washington which is an excellent school that has a special program for au pairs to audit classes. Check out the link below for more information:

http://academics.umw.edu/registrar/registration-instructions-for-nondegree-students-and-auditors/

Audit registration at UMW is September 1st

AUDITORS

Registration for those wishing to audit classes will be held on Monday, September 1, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. in Lee Hall, Room 206. The fee for auditing is $30 per credit hour. You must complete the Audit Application and Registration form. Citizens over 60 are exempt from the fee, but you must complete the Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver. Au paires should bring their visa.

Audit Policy and Restrictions

The Registration Form must be signed by the instructor.

  • Undergraduate students may not audit graduate courses
  • Suggested courses for au paires:
    • 100 and 200 level Economics (ECON)
    • 100 and 200 level Geography (GEOG)
    • 100 and 200 level History (HIST)
    • 100 and 200 level Linguistics (LING)
    • 100 and 200 level Psychology (PSYC)
    • 100 and 200 level Sociology (SOCG)
    • 100 and 200 level Theatre (THEA)
  • Students seeking to learn English as a second language should contact area high schools or libraries.
  • Students may not audit any individual study or research class, typically course numbers from 481 to 499 for any discipline.
  • Students may not audit courses with labs in Biology (BIOL), Chemistry (CHEM), Geology (GEOL), Physics (PHYS) and Psychology (PSYC)
  • Part-time auditors may register for a maximum of 11 credits each semester
Arabic (ARAB)
Art History (ARTH) Requires Instructor and Dept. Chair signature
Art Studio (ARTS) Only auditable by current or retired faculty
Chemistry (CHEM) Only lecture courses with separate labs can be audited
Chinese (CHIN)
Communication (COMM) Cannot audit 205, 206, 209, 481 or 482
Education (EDUC) Requires Instructor and Dept. Chair signature
Environmental Sci. (EESC) Cannot audit 421, 460
English (ENGL) Cannot audit 101, 200, 207, 300, 301, 302, 304, 305, 306, 307, 312, 313. Any course over 400 requires Instructor signature
French (FREN) Requires Instructor and Department Chair signature
Freshmen Seminar (FSEM) No audits allowed
German (GERM) Requires Instructor and Department Chair signature
Historic Preservation (HISP) No audits allowed
History (HIST) Cannot audit 299
Italian (ITAL) Requires Instructor and Department Chair signature
Latin (LATN) Requires Instructor and Dept Chair signature
Music History & Literature (MUHL) Allowed to audit all open courses
Music Performance (MUPR) No audits allowed
Music Theory Allowed to audit all open courses
Physical Education (PHYD) No audits allowed
Sociology (SOCG) Cannot audit 331 or 352
Spanish (SPAN) Requires Instructor and Department Chair signature
Teaching English as Second Language (TESL) Can audit 411 only

Would the online class work for you?

American Studies Online
American Studies Online is a 19-week online course offered by UCLA Extension that is part self-paced, part instructor-led.  The course is offered through a customized, media-rich computer- based classroom that participants will access to read lessons, write, share resources, network with one another and collaborate on special projects- all designed to further their understanding of U.S. culture. Topics include U.S. history, arts in the U.S., U.S. liter- ature, career counseling, and optional English language exercises.
Participants who successfully complete the program receive 6 academic units and earn a certificate of completion from UCLA Extension. Participants also will have access to a UCLA Extension transcript if they would like to apply their coursework to a degree program at another college or university.

Enrollment is now open for the UCLA APIA class.

The Spring 2014 course dates are March 31, 2014 – August 11, 2014. Enroll at www.uclaextension.edu/aupairs.

As a reminder, the cost is $500 and au pairs earn 6 credits upon completion of both the online and community-based requirements.

University of Mary Washington audit registration date changed to Jan 22

Registration for those wishing to audit classes will be held on Tuesday, January 21, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. in Lee Hall, Room 206. The fee for auditing is $30 per credit hour. You must complete the Audit Application and Registration form. Citizens over 60 are exempt from the fee, but you must complete the Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver. Au paires should bring their visa.

Travel and earn education credits!

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For au pairs living in the Washington, DC area, classroom sessions are held at…

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY — Arlington, VA Campus

Learn about the Amish country! Visit Montreal, Canada! Or Niagara Falls!

And earn credits while you study and travel.

For more information:

http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs116/1101507129325/archive/1115751462386.html

Why should I audit?

When it comes to the Education requirement, au pairs can be confused by the phrase “not less than six semester hours of academic credit OR its equivalent.” What that means is that au pairs do not NEED to take credit classes. In fact, some colleges or universities will not allow J-1 visa holders to register for credit classes, as they “save” these for degree seeking students.

BUT au pairs can easily take non-credit or Continuing Studies classes. And some colleges and universities may allow them to “Audit” a credit class. This means that the au pair can sit in the class and do the assignments and take the tests but she will not get a grade for any work done, only a  ”pass or fail”. The cost may or may not be less to audit a class. Each individual school will have its own policy. Au Pairs should consult with their Community Counselor to see which schools offer this option.

Umw-seal.png

Fredericksburg is fortunate to have the University of Mary Washington which is an excellent school that has a special program for au pairs to audit classes. Check out the link below for more information:

http://academics.umw.edu/registrar/registration-instructions-for-nondegree-students-and-auditors/

Auditing deadline at UMW coming up soon!

University of Mary Washington

AUDITORS

Registration for those wishing to audit classes will be held on Monday, January 22, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. in Lee Hall, Room 206. The fee for auditing is $30 per credit hour.  You must complete the Audit Application and Registration form. Citizens over 60 are exempt from the fee, but you must complete theSenior Citizen Tuition Waiver.  Au paires should bring their visa.

Audit Policy and Restrictions

The Registration Form must be signed by the instructor.

  • Undergraduate students may not audit graduate courses
  • Suggested courses for au paires:
    • 100 and 200 level Economics (ECON)
    • 100 and 200 level Geography (GEOG)
    • 100 and 200 level History (HIST)
    • 100 and 200 level Linguistics (LING)
    • 100 and 200 level Psychology (PSYC)
    • 100 and 200 level Sociology (SOCG)
    • 100 and 200 level Theatre (THEA)
  • Students seeking to learn English as a second language should contact area high schools or libraries.
  • Students may not audit any individual study or research class, typically course numbers from 481 to 499 for any discipline.
  • Students may not audit courses with labs in Biology (BIOL), Chemistry (CHEM), Geology (GEOL), Physics (PHYS) and Psychology (PSYC)
  • Part-time auditors may register for a maximum of 11 credits each semester
Arabic (ARAB)
Art History (ARTH) Requires Instructor and Dept. Chair signature
Art Studio (ARTS) Only auditable by current or retired faculty
Chemistry (CHEM) Only lecture courses with separate labs can be audited
Chinese (CHIN)
Communication (COMM) Cannot audit 205, 206, 207, 209, 481 or 482
Education (EDUC) Requires Instructor and Dept. Chair signature
Environmental Sci. (EESC) Cannot audit 421, 460
English (ENGL) Cannot audit 101, 200, 300, 301, 302, 304, 305, 306, 307.  Any course over 400 requires Instructor signature
French (FREN) Requires Instructor and Department Chair signature
Freshmen Seminar (FSEM) No audits allowed
German (GERM) Requires Instructor and Department Chair signature
Historic Preservation (HISP) No audits allowed
History (HIST) Cannot audit 299
Italian (ITAL) Requires Instructor and Department Chair signature
Latin (LATN) Requires Instructor and Dept Chair signature
Music History & Literature (MUHL) Allowed to audit all open courses
Music Performance (MUPR) No audits allowed
Music Theory Allowed to audit all open courses
Physical Education (PHYD) No audits allowed
Sociology (SOCG) Cannot audit 331 or 352
Spanish (SPAN) Requires Instructor and Department Chair signature
Teaching English as Second Language (TESL) Can audit 411 only

Take an online class!

This interdisciplinary online course is designed specifically for au pairs who are required to continue their education as a part of their experience in the U.S.

The 19-week program is in a blended online format, with media-rich, self-paced sessions and some instructor-led, cohort-based sessions. Participants read lessons, write, share resources, network with one another, and collaborate on special projects. They explore web links, play games, and take virtual field trips, all designed to further their understanding of U.S. culture.

The Community Involvement segment of the program takes au pairs into face-to-face contact with the community. Au pairs are required to do a Global Awareness presentation, volunteer at local organizations, and participate in historical and cultural activities. Au pairs will relate these experiences to their academic coursework. A follow-up writing assignment will consist of a reflection on the community-based experience. Participants who successfully complete the program receive 6 quarter units (4 semester units) and earn a certificate of completion from UCLA Extension.

Participants also have access to a UCLA Extension transcript, should they wish to request articulation of this program into a degree program at another college or university.

For more information, please contact Seydy Ortiz at (310) 206-6671 or email sortiz@uclaextension.edu. Subject line should read: “American Studies” Information Request. In the body of the message include if you are an AuPair, a Community Counselor, a Host Parent and your questions.

Winter 2013 course will take place from January 14 – May 20, 2013. To view the course description and to enroll* in course REG# Y7382

Spring 2013 course will take place from April 8 – August 18, 2013. To view the course description and to enroll* in course REG# Y7562