Taking Grad courses as an undergrad?

<p>soooo. anyone done this before? can we take them for a letter grade or only p/np?</p>

<p>if so, was the class's workload so challenging that it was hard to balance with an already packed schedule? and are they very writing intensive?</p>

<p>also, do grad students easily pick up on if youre an undergrad (dont wanna stick out)? and im guessing there is no "sections" for grad classes but do professors still hold office hours and stuff or is that only for undergrad classes as well?</p>

<p>thx. (btw-its for a nutritional epidemiology course)</p>

<p>You can take them for a letter grade.
The workload and type of work depends entirely on the course itself. Some are extremely tough and are known to fail almost all undergrads (math 250a for ex.) while others are extremely lenient (some seminars, etc.).</p>

<p>I’m sure grad students can easily tell you’re an undergrad if you look young or really inexperienced. It’d be like undergrads spotting high school students in their classes. However, I’m sure it’s not a problem.</p>

<p>As for office hours/extra time, I can’t speak for all grad courses, but the ones I know all have OH.</p>

<p>It really depends on the course. I would suggest you to email the professor and ask him/her. A lot of grad-level Public Health classes are pretty manageable though.</p>