Course Audit Deadlines: Autumn 2026
The University of Montana's deadlines for auditing classes (sitting in on classes without earning credit) in the autumn semester are posted on this page. Students are responsible for adhering to all published registration deadlines.
An individual must be admitted as a student to the University of Montana in order to audit a class, and they must register and pay for the class.
How to Audit Classes
Jump to a Session:
- Full 15-Week Semester: August 24 - December 11
- 12-Week Session: September 14 - December 11
- 10-Week Session I: August 24 - October 30
- 10-Week Session II: September 28 - December 11
- 9-Week Session: October 5 - December 11
- Early Half Session: August 24 - October 16
- Late Half Session: October 19 - December 11
- 6-Week Session I: August 24 - October 2
- 6-Week Session II: October 19 - December 11
- 5-Week Session I: August 24 - September 25
- 5-Week Session II: September 28 - October 30
- 5-Week Session III: November 2 - December 11
- Special Sessions: Variable Dates
Full 15-Week Semester
August 24 - December 11, 2026
Through Sep. 14: Go to GrizPortal → Registration Card → Registration and Edit Your Class Schedule → Register for Classes → Schedule and Options.
***Email registration@umontana.edu if the audit grade mode does not appear as an option. Include your name, student ID number, and the course information.***
Sep. 15 and beyond: Switching to or from audit is not permitted on or after this date.
Final Exams: December 7-11
12-Week Session
September 14 - December 11, 2026
Through Sep. 14: Go to GrizPortal → Registration Card → Registration and Edit Your Class Schedule → Register for Classes → Schedule and Options.
***Email registration@umontana.edu if the audit grade mode does not appear. Include your name, student ID number, and the course information.***
Sep. 15 - Sep. 29: Email registration@umontana.edu from your UM student email. Include your name, student ID number, and the course information.
Sep. 30 and beyond: Switching to or from audit is not permitted on or after this date.
Final Exams: December 7-11
10-Week Session I
August 24 - October 30, 2026
Through Sep. 14: Go to GrizPortal → Registration Card → Registration and Edit Your Class Schedule → Register for Classes → Schedule and Options.
***Email registration@umontana.edu if the audit grade mode does not appear. Include your name, student ID number, and the course information.***
Sep. 15 and beyond: Switching to or from audit is not permitted on or after this date.
Final Exam: October 30
10-Week Session II
September 28 - December 11, 2026
Through Sep. 14: Go to GrizPortal → Registration Card → Registration and Edit Your Class Schedule → Register for Classes → Schedule and Options.
***Email registration@umontana.edu if the audit grade mode does not appear. Include your name, student ID number, and the course information.***
Sep. 15 - Oct. 9: Email registration@umontana.edu from your UM student email. Include your name, student ID number, and the course information.
Oct. 10 and beyond: Switching to or from audit is not permitted on or after this date.
Final Exams: December 7-11
9-Week Session
October 5 - December 11, 2026
Through Sep. 14: Go to GrizPortal → Registration Card → Registration and Edit Your Class Schedule → Register for Classes → Schedule and Options.
***Email registration@umontana.edu if the audit grade mode does not appear. Include your name, student ID number, and the course information.***
Sep. 15 - Oct. 16: Email registration@umontana.edu from your UM student email. Include your name, student ID number, and the course information.
Oct. 17 and beyond: Switching to or from audit is not permitted on or after this date.
Final Exams: December 7-11
Early Half Session
August 24 - October 16, 2026
Through Sep. 14: Go to GrizPortal → Registration Card → Registration and Edit Your Class Schedule → Register for Classes → Schedule and Options.
***Email registration@umontana.edu if the audit grade mode does not appear. Include your name, student ID number, and the course information.***
Sep. 15 and beyond: Switching to or from audit is not permitted on or after this date.
Final Exam: October 16
Late Half Session
October 19 - December 11, 2026
Through Sep. 14: Go to GrizPortal → Registration Card → Registration and Edit Your Class Schedule → Register for Classes → Schedule and Options.
***Email registration@umontana.edu if the audit grade mode does not appear. Include your name, student ID number, and the course information.***
Sep. 15 - Oct. 28: Email registration@umontana.edu from your UM student email. Include your name, student ID number, and the course information.
Oct. 29 and beyond: Switching to or from audit is not permitted on or after this date.
Final Exams: December 11
6-Week Session I
August 24 - October 2, 2026
Through Sep. 14: Go to GrizPortal → Registration Card → Registration and Edit Your Class Schedule → Register for Classes → Schedule and Options.
***Email registration@umontana.edu if the audit grade mode does not appear. Include your name, student ID number, and the course information.***
Sep. 15 and beyond: Switching to or from audit is not permitted on or after this date.
Final Exam: October 2
6-Week Session II
October 19 - December 11, 2026
Through Sep. 14: Go to GrizPortal → Registration Card → Registration and Edit Your Class Schedule → Register for Classes → Schedule and Options.
***Email registration@umontana.edu if the audit grade mode does not appear. Include your name, student ID number, and the course information.***
Sep. 15 - Oct. 26: Email registration@umontana.edu from your UM student email. Include your name, student ID number, and the course information.
Oct. 27 and beyond: Switching to or from audit is not permitted on or after this date.
Final Exams: December 7-11
5-Week Session I
August 24 - September 25, 2026
Through Sep. 14: Go to GrizPortal → Registration Card → Registration and Edit Your Class Schedule → Register for Classes → Schedule and Options.
***Email registration@umontana.edu if the audit grade mode does not appear. Include your name, student ID number, and the course information.***
Sep. 15 and beyond: Switching to or from audit is not permitted on or after this date.
Final Exam: September 25
5-Week Session II
September 28 - October 30, 2026
Through Sep. 14: Go to GrizPortal → Registration Card → Registration and Edit Your Class Schedule → Register for Classes → Schedule and Options.
***Email registration@umontana.edu if the audit grade mode does not appear. Include your name, student ID number, and the course information.***
Sep. 15 - Oct. 2: Email registration@umontana.edu from your UM student email. Include your name, student ID number, and the course information.
Oct. 3 and beyond: Switching to or from audit is not permitted on or after this date.
Final Exam: October 30
5-Week Session III
November 2 - December 11, 2026
Through Sep. 14: Go to GrizPortal → Registration Card → Registration and Edit Your Class Schedule → Register for Classes → Schedule and Options.
***Email registration@umontana.edu if the audit grade mode does not appear. Include your name, student ID number, and the course information.***
Sep. 15 - Nov. 6: Email registration@umontana.edu from your UM student email. Include your name, student ID number, and the course information.
Nov. 7 and beyond: Switching to or from audit is not permitted on or after this date.
Final Exams: December 7-11
Special Sessions
Variable Dates
Through the 20% point: Go to GrizPortal → Registration Card → Registration and Edit Your Class Schedule → Register for Classes → Schedule and Options.
***Email registration@umontana.edu if the audit grade mode does not appear or if it is after September 14. Include your name, student ID number, and the course information.***
Day after 20% point and beyond: Switching to or from audit is not permitted on or after this date.