Audit a Class: Learn Something New

Did you know full-time TAMUK employees may audit eligible university classes without paying the usual tuition and fees? Auditing a class allows you to attend lectures for personal enrichment or professional development without earning academic credit, receiving a grade, or completing exams. Participation is subject to course availability and requires approval from your supervisor and the course instructor. Explore a new interest, expand your knowledge, or build skills that support your professional growth.

Class Auditor Regulations

• Auditing opportunities are subject to the availability of facilities, equipment, and available seats. The
  instructor may delay approval until regular enrollment has been finalized for the semester.
• Permission to audit entitles the staff member to attend class only. Auditors may not submit assignments,
  participate in class discussions or fieldwork, complete assessments, or receive grades or evaluations.
• The staff member's name will not appear on the class roster or academic record. No academic credit or
  official transcript will be issued.
• Laboratory courses, online or hybrid courses, and individual instruction courses are not eligible for audit.
  The employee's supervisor must verify that class attendance will not adversely affect departmental
  operations. Employees are expected to use vacation leave or make up any work time missed while
  attending class during scheduled work hours.
• The TAMUK Staff Auditor role is intended for university staff participating in a course for professional development and learning purposes. When Blackboard access is provided, staff auditors may view course content to observe course organization, instructional design, learning materials, and teaching practices. Blackboard access is for observation only and does not permit participation in course activities. Blackboard use varies by course, and not all face-to-face courses utilize Blackboard.
• Staff auditors are responsible for ensuring they possess any prerequisite knowledge needed to benefit
  from the course.

Class Audit Informational Flyer

Staff Course Audit Registration Form

Free Fitness Classes

For the fall semester Recreational Sports in offering free fitness classes made possible by the Methodist Healthcare Ministries Community Investment Grant and Community Exercise Outreach. All classes are free and open to TAMUK students, faculty/staff and the Kingsville community thanks to the Methodist Healthcare Ministries 2026 Community Investment Grant and Community Exercise Outreach. Classes begin Monday, August 24. 

Rec Fitness Class Schedule

 

MidDay Movers

MidDay Movers invites staff to take a 30-minute walk during the workday using the Student Rec Center indoor track. Available Monday through Friday between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., this program offers a simple way to stay active, reduce stress, and support overall wellness. Participation includes free access to the indoor track with a valid staff ID, and staff may walk solo or with colleagues.

MidDay Movers

 

Wellness Release Time 

The Texas A&M University—Kingsville (TAMUK) Wellness Release Time program provides full-time,
benefits-eligible employees 30 minutes of release time during normal work hours up to three times a week for participation in physical exercise and fitness activities at TAMUK facilities*. Wellness Release Time may not interfere with the operation of the employee’s department. Supervisors reserve the right to change the time requested, decrease the number of hours approved, or revoke the approval due to business needs or abuse of the program. Supervisors are responsible for monitoring employees' compliance with University Procedure 31.02.13.K0.01, Wellness Release Time.

Wellness Release Time Request

* A membership to the Student Recreation Center may be purchased for use of that facility but is not required to participate in the program.