Enroll in an MBA Course

Some faculty members allow non-Booth students, but first you must email them to request permission (this includes Booth Alumni). Check the quarterly list of eligible courses for non-Booth students to see whether the professor allows non-Booth students. If a course is not listed on the eligible course list, then non-Booth students are not allowed to enroll. The eligible course list also contains links to faculty email addresses. Forward permission emails to Prereq@Lists.ChicagoBooth.edu so staff can log them. 

Some faculty members may designate one or more strict prerequisites for their course. Courses with strict prerequisites are indicated on the eligible course PDF above, and also in the online course search tool with the designation "strict prerequisite" at the bottom of the course description. If a course has a strict prerequisite, you can’t take the class unless you’ve either taken the required course at Booth or received permission from the professor in the form of a waiver. To get a waiver:

• Email the faculty member who teaches the course, describe your relevant experience, and ask for a waiver. Faculty emails can be found on the eligible course PDF linked above.

• If granted, forward the email to prereq@lists.chicagobooth.edu. Our staff will log the waiver and send you a confirmation. You still need to fill out the online request form to request enrollment. A seat will not be held while a waiver request is pending.

• Details about strict versus recommended prerequisites are available here. 

There are some important differences between Booth courses and college courses. Here are some things to keep in mind.

• Booth follows a different academic calendar than the college. Check your Booth course syllabus for key dates and exams.
• Courses typically meet once a week for three hours. Missing even one class can have a significant impact on your course performance.
• First-year College students may not take any business course, including Business Economics sections.
• College students may not audit any business courses.
• College students (including Dougan Scholars) may not take 50-unit Booth courses.
• You can be enrolled in a maximum of three Booth courses per quarter. On the Pre-Registration request form you may indicate a preference for up to two courses with one alternate section per course. During Add/Swap, you can submit as many requests as you like.
• Not all Booth faculty offer a Pass/Fail option, and Booth’s Pass/Fail request deadline is earlier than the college’s (requests must be submitted to the Booth Registrar by Friday, Week 4).
• All students are expected to sit for exams as scheduled. Faculty are under no obligation to offer make-up exams or alternate exam times for students with conflicts.
• Most Booth faculty do not provide early final grades to graduating students, so we recommend that you not enroll in an MBA-level course in your graduating quarter.
• College policies about taking Booth classes are posted on the College advising website.
• Consult your College advisor to discuss what Booth courses are appropriate for your academic plan.
• For Booth registration issues, contact the Booth Registrar’s Office.

Booth alumni may take up to 300 tuition-free course units through the Full-Time MBA, Evening MBA, or Weekend MBA Programs. Tuition is not assessed for these classes, but you are responsible for the costs of course materials.

Registration and Grading

• Courses cannot be audited; they must be taken for a letter grade or Pass/Fail.
• Courses dropped after Week 3 will be assigned a "W" grade and will count against your three-course allotment.
• Courses and grades will appear on your official University of Chicago transcript but do not retroactively apply toward concentrations. Grades for Post-Grad Take 3 courses are included in your cumulative GPA.
• To register for 50-unit courses in the second half of the quarter, contact boothregistrar@lists.chicagobooth.edu by Friday, Week 3. 
• If enrolled, you will need to access your student account information at My.UChicago.edu. You will need your CNet ID and password to do so. If you have forgotten your CNet ID and/or password, visit UChicago IT Services' website for details and next steps.

Fees

• If you were a student before Autumn Quarter 2005, you will be assessed a $100 Lifetime Transcript Fee upon enrollment in your first Post-Grad Take 3 course. This one-time fee enables you to order an unlimited number of official transcripts at no additional charge. There is also an option for a $20 per-transcript order. Details are at the University Registrar's website.
• You are responsible for purchasing any textbooks needed for the course.
• *Applicable Spring 2024 and prior* There is a $25 materials fee for online course materials for each Booth course you take. This Booth Book Fee is nonrefundable for courses dropped after Friday, Week 2.
• Payment of fees is due by the end of week 8. Fees may be paid online through your My.UChicago.edu portal or by check. 

Guidelines

• You may not be enrolled in any other University of Chicago degree or non-degree program while taking Post-Grad 3 courses at Booth. 
• Only courses in the Booth Full-Time, Evening, or Weekend MBA Programs are eligible for Post-Grad enrollment. Executive MBA courses and other university courses are not eligible.
• If you are registering for courses in two successive quarters, you must proof of immunization compliance before you will be allowed to enroll in the second quarter.
• The Post-Grad Take 3 program does not provide student visa eligibility for non-US citizens.
• Booth reserves the right to withdraw alumni from a course at any time and, upon review, to adjust or cancel this program.
• After taking your Post-Grad 3 courses, you can register for classes at current tuition rates through the University of Chicago Graham School of Continuing Liberal and Professional Studies. You can also enroll in non-Booth courses through the Graham School.

We advise you not to take a Booth course in your graduating quarter unless you don’t need the course to fulfill your degree requirements. Booth faculty are not required to issue provisional or early final grades for graduating students, so it may affect your ability to graduate. For more information, consult the For Graduating Students section of our FAQ.