STEP 1: Find Classes
The first step in the registration process is to find classes you are interested in taking. PSU only lists their class schedule online, instructions for viewing it are below. We keep a printed copy of the course catalog in the SALC office. To view the catalog, please make an appointment.
Searching the online PSU class schedule
- Visit the PSU class schedule, and click on "Browse Class Schedule" to view a complete schedule of classes offered by term.
- Select a term on the pull-down menu and press Continue.
- Either fill in Search Criteria to look for class specifics, or leave the fields blank to see the entire list of classes in all departments.
- The "Advanced Search" offers even more search options.
- Once you have found a course that looks interesting, click on the class title to view further details, including course descriptions and mode of instruction.
- To find the instructor's email, go to the right side column titled "instructor", click on the instructors name. A box will pop up that lists their email.
The 2024 summer term schedule will be available April 22nd, the Fall term schedule will be available April 29th.
Learn more about PSU course delivery methods (online, in-person, etc.)
Note: Auditors are responsible for any additional fees associated with the class. This includes lab and art fees as well as online course fees ($22/credit).
Looking for inspiration? Take a look at these thematic learning pathways for an idea of what kinds of classes you can audit.
STEP 2: Email the Instructor for Permission to Audit Their Course
When you have identified the classes you would like to audit, send an email to your instructor(s) requesting permission to audit the class. See step 1 for instructions on how to find the professors emails in the online class schedule. You may also consider including a link to the Info for Faculty webpage as not all instructors are familiar with SALC.
- You may register for up to 8 credits per term.
- For Summer Term 2024, you may start emailing professors and registering for classes on May 6th, 2024. Dates are also listed in the academic calendar.
- If the course you want to take is listed as full, please request approval from the instructor after the first day of the term. Senior auditors cannot be placed on the waitlist.
Important information to include in email:
Below is a template you can follow when emailing instructors, you don't need to follow this, but it does help professors understand your interests more. No matter the template, please include all of the information listed below in your email. Without this important info, the SALC office cannot process your registration with the registrar's office.
- Auditor First and Last Name
- PSU ID # (a 9-digit number)
- Course Title
- Course Subject (ex: ANTH)
- Course Number (ex: 335)
- CRN Number (ex: 50013)
Template to Email Professor Asking for Permission to Audit their Class
Dear Professor __,
My name is _ and I am a senior auditor with the Senior Adult Learning Center (SALC) at PSU. I am requesting permission to audit (insert class name). I would like to audit your class because __(insert reason you want to audit their class). If you approve please respond to this email approving this request and I will send it to the SALC team to finalize registration. Thank you for your time and consideration.
If you would like more information about SALC you can check out their info for faculty webpage.
Your Name, PSU ID number
- Auditor First and Last Name
- PSU ID # (a 9-digit number)
- Course Title
- Course Subject (ex: ANTH)
- Course Number (ex: 335)
- CRN Number (ex: 50013)
All the information you need to complete the form can be found on the previously mentioned registration platform.
STEP 3: Forward Course Registration Info and Instructor's Approval to SALC
To finalize registration, once you receive an approval email from the professor, forward the email to salc@pdx.edu.
After receiving your forwarded email, SALC confirms that your materials have been received and will work with PSU's Office of the Registrar to get you registered.
SALC will not send you a confirmation of registration email due to the high volume of requests we receive. You can check your registration at my.pdx.edu. All auditors will see a SALC hold on their account, but this hold is only a reminder that auditors need to register through the SALC office, and it prevents PSU from charging you tuition. You may disregard this hold.
STEP 4: Prepare for Class
Double check your class registration:
After you have forwarded SALC your approval email, you can double check you are registered for the correct class. This will also tell you where the class is and what time the class is.
- Go to my.pdx.edu
- When you log in you will see a HOLD on your account. Ignore this hold, it does not affect your ability to get registered. It only stops PSU from charging you tuition.
- Log in with your ODIN username and password
- On the left hand side choose academics
- From the drop down menu next to weekly schedule choose the term you want to look at.
- This should show your upcoming term enrollments. This also shows where the class is located, as well as the time.
Please allow 24-48 hours for us to process your registration request. If the class is incorrect or not showing up please email us (salc@pdx.edu)
Pick up your student ID if needed:
If you already have an unexpired student ID you can skip this step.
- Once you are officially registered you can pick up your student ID.
- Student IDs are valid for 6 years, the expiration date is on the backside of the ID
- Visit the Fariborz Maseeh Hall (FMH) during business hours to pick up your ID.
- Bring a government ID with you.
- Your student ID will give you access to buildings on campus as long as you are registered for at least 1 credit hour (including Summer term).
More information on the ID services website: https://www.pdx.edu/student-finance/id-cards
Access course materials on Canvas:
Canvas courses generally don't get released until the week that classes begin. Each professor is different when they release their Canvas course.
- Go to canvas.pdx.edu
- Log on with your ODIN log on
- Click on Dashboard
- Find the class you are registered for and click on the name
- Explore the home page
- Click announcements to see any announcements the professor has made.
- Click modules to see course content including readings, presentations, and other course materials.
For more detailed help and instructions for Canvas, see this page.
Please familiarize yourself with the Class Participation Guidelines for Senior Auditors, ask the instructor how they would like you to participate in the class.
Dropping courses:
If you register and then decide to not take a course you need to drop the course with the SALC office who will process the drop. Email salc@pdx.edu to let them know you are dropping, include your student ID number and the course CRN #.
*If the course has fees the last day to drop with 100% refund is the Friday of week 1, dropping the class anytime after that will result in a reduction of your refund. See the academic calendar for the specific refund rates.
If you never go to a course, you are not automatically dropped and are still responsible for any fees associated with the course.