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Welcome

Welcome to Athabasca University, Canada’s leading distancelearning and online university. Join more than 38,000 studentsworldwide who are acquiring their university education withoutattending a traditional campus.

Athabasca University is committed to excellence. The Universityoffers 90 graduate and undergraduate degrees, diplomas, andcertificate programs, and more than 700 university courses in thesciences, social sciences, humanities, interdisciplinary studies,business and administrative studies, nursing, and commerce.

This online Calendar is your official resource when referencingundergraduate program and academic regulations throughoutyour stay at Athabasca University. If you are a graduate student,please consult the graduate program calendar.

Mission Statement

Athabasca University, Canada’s Open University, is dedicated tothe removal of barriers that restrict access to, and success in,university-level studies and to increasing equality of educationalopportunity for adult learners worldwide. We are committed toexcellence in teaching, research and scholarship, and to being ofservice to the general public.

Admission

Anyone 16 years of age or older is eligible for admission toAthabasca University, regardless of previous educationalexperience, with or without a high school diploma.

Watch the video

The content on these pages was captured on January 11, 2019, and is effective January 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019. The online Calendar is the official version. If there are any discrepancies between

this publication and the online version, the online Calendar will be binding.

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Where do you want to be?

Watch the video and see how Athabasca University can help. TheAthabasca University student experience is different from thestudent experience at traditional universities. As an AU student,you will probably take courses by distance education. Learn whystudents choose AU and learn how AU can help you accomplishyour goals.

We’re here to help. If you experience any difficulty accessinginformation, please email the Calendar Coordinator.

Contacting AU

The University’s IntelliResponse system will reply quickly to yourquestions.

Athabasca University, Central Canada/US: 1.800.788.9041Others: 1.780.675.6111

Athabasca University, Edmonton 1.780.421.8700

Athabasca, University, Calgary1.403.263.6465

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Legal Note

Athabasca University reserves the right to make additions,deletions, changes, or modifications to its policies, practice,procedures, tuition fees, course availability, delivery mode,schedules, or program requirements at any time without priornotice.

Athabasca University no longer produces a print Calendar, butdoes produce PDF versions of the online Calendar. In the event ofany discrepancies between the PDF version and this official onlineversion, the online version will apply.

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The publication of information in the Calendar does not bind theUniversity to the provision of courses, programs, services, orfacilities as listed herein. Students are responsible for informingthemselves of the University’s procedures and policies and thespecific requirements associated with the degree, diploma, orcertificate sought.

Every student accepted for registration with Athabasca Universityshall be deemed to have agreed to be bound by the regulationsand policies of the University and of the program in which thatstudent is enrolled. Athabasca University specifically reserves theright to exercise its sole, absolute, and unfettered discretion inadmitting individuals to the University, its programs, or courses.

Athabasca University shall incur no liability for loss or damagesuffered or incurred by any student or third party as a result ofdelay, alteration, or termination of services, courses, programs,tuition, or fees by reason of: acts of nature, fire, strikes, lock–outs,damage to University property, inability to procure or producematerials, civil unrest or disobedience, financial exigency, or anyother cause of any kind.

Athabasca University is not responsible for content found onexternal websites.

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Credits

The 2018-2019 Athabasca University Calendar was prepared bythe Office of the Registrar.

Editor: Laura BarakerisManaging Editor: Helen Salzl

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1. General Information

Athabasca University offers students high quality, post-secondaryeducation using online and print-based course materials. Courseinstruction centers on resources developed by a team of subjectmatter experts and enhanced by qualified tutors in a supportivedistance learning environment.

At the heart of the University’s philosophy is excellence,openness, flexibility, and innovation. Flexible learning means ourstudents can start courses throughout the year, and study athome, work, or wherever they find themselves. Most of ourstudents study year round. Athabasca University also has transferarrangements with universities across Canada. This enablesvisiting students to transfer courses from Athabasca University totheir home institution.

We encourage you to achieve your personal learning goals. Manyof our undergraduate students go on to compete successfullywith others for graduate level education at Athabasca Universityand other institutions across North America.

What's it like to be an AU student?

Information effective Sept. 1, 2018 to Aug. 31, 2019.

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1.1 Contact Information

For more information about specific programs, courses,admission, and registration requirements, please call theInformation Centre, 1.800.788.9041.

You may also find answers to your questions at the followingURLs:

Information Centre

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Office of the Registrar

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Athabasca University Central

1 University DriveAthabasca, ABCanadaT9S 3A3Online map

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Peace Hills Trust Tower1200, 10011 –109 StreetEdmonton, AB T5J 3S8Serving the area north of Red Deer and the rest of Canada notserved by the other learning centres.Online map

Hours of Operation

Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MTClosed for most services on Saturday, Sunday, and holidayMondays.

Services

Please call for details of services available800.788.9041 or direct dialPhone: 780.421.8700Fax: 780.497.3411

Athabasca University, Calgary

6th floor345 – 6 Avenue S.E.Calgary, AB T2G 4V1Serving the area in or south of Red Deer, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan.Online map

Hours of Operation

Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MTClosed Saturday, Sunday, and holiday Mondays

Services

Please call for details of services available.800.788.9041 or direct dialPhone: 403.263.6465Fax: 403.298.2922

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1.2 Legal Version of the Calendar

Athabasca University’s online Calendar is the official 2018-2019Calendar, and is effective September 1, 2018 to August 31, 2019,unless the specific regulation page says otherwise. AthabascaUniversity no longer produces the print version of the Calendar—2014/2015 was the last year. If you require a PDF of the currentCalendar or would like to see any past years' versions, they arestored in our archives.


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1.3 Recognition and Accreditation

1.3.1 Recognition

Athabasca University has achieved the highest possible awardeach year for the Province of Alberta Performance Funding.Recently, the University received the Commonwealth of LearningAward of Excellence for Institutional Achievement.

Most recently, the International Council for Open and DistanceEducation recognized Athabasca University as one of the world’soutstanding distance and open learning institutions.

AU is also recognized by the Government of British Columbia.

AU was awarded the 2010 Canadian Recognizing Learning Awardby the Canadian Association for Prior Learning Assessment(CAPLA) in Ottawa on November 8, 2010.

1.3.2 Accreditation

Athabasca University is a publicly funded institution of theProvince of Alberta that reports to the government through theMinister of Advanced Education. Pursuant to the Post-secondaryLearning Act, SA 2003, Chapter P-19.5, and the AthabascaUniversity Regulation, AR 50/2004, the government authorizes theGovernors of Athabasca University (the Board) to govern its ownaffairs. Public members of the Board are appointed under orders-in-council of the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta.



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Athabasca University is the first Canadian university to beaccredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education(3624 Market Street, 2nd Floor West, Philadelphia, PA, 19104,267.284.5000). The Commission is one of six regional accreditingagencies in the U.S. recognized by the Council for HigherEducation Accreditation.

Membership

Athabasca University is also a full member of the followingorganizations:

Alberta Council on Admissions and TransferAssociation of Commonwealth UniversitiesAssociation of Universities and Colleges of CanadaBC Council on Admissions and Transfer*Canadian Association for Distance EducationCanadian Association for Graduate StudiesCanadian Virtual UniversityCircumpolar Universities AssociationInter-American Distance Education ConsortiumInternational Council for Open and Distance Education

* The term "University" is used under the written consent of theMinister of Advanced Education effective April 4, 2011 havingundergone a quality assessment process and been found to meetthe criteria established by the minister. (Reconfirmed March 27,2014)





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1.4 Protection of Privacy

Athabasca University collects and maintains personal informationfor the purposes of admissions, registrations, and other activitiesrelated to being a member of the Athabasca Universitycommunity and attending a public post-secondary institution ofthe Province of Alberta.

You are advised that the information you provide, and any otherinformation placed into your student record, will be protectedand used in compliance with Alberta’s Freedom of Informationand Protection of Privacy Act. For more information, please referto our website.





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1.5 Undergraduate Student Orientation

The Undergraduate Student Orientation provides you with anoverview of the services and resources available to you as anundergraduate student at Athabasca University.

Undergraduate Student Orientation





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1.6 Student Code of Conduct

Once you have completed and submitted the UndergraduateGeneral Application Form, you have agreed to abide by the rulesand regulations of Athabasca University. Your knowledge andacceptance of Athabasca University’s academic regulations,policies, and procedures is your contract with the University,particularly the Student Code of Conduct and Right to AppealRegulations.

Just as we expect your acceptance of our regulations, you mayexpect Athabasca University to provide you with a successfuluniversity experience. The “Expect the Best” brochure, issuedwhen you are admitted, identifies the service standards to whichyou are entitled.

We’re here to help. If you have difficulty accessing information orif you require clarification on any subject or regulation, pleasecontact the University and your query will be forwarded to theappropriate department.

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1.7 myAU

To communicate with its students, Athabasca University uses aweb portal known as myAU, which offers quick access toinformation, forms, e-Letters, and services that are relevant toyou.

Once you are admitted to the University, you will use myAU toaccess your course(s) and view personal information such as yourAU Library account, assignment marks, and course grades. Youmay also take care of administrative matters, such as bookingexaminations, requesting course extensions, registering forcourses, requesting course withdrawals, and ordering transcripts.





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1.8 Ask AU

Have questions? Start with our online service, Ask AU. It providesquick answers to most general questions about AthabascaUniversity. If the answer cannot be provided, your query will beforwarded to the appropriate department.





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1.9 Information Centre

Athabasca University’s Information Centre provides one point ofcontact for all your telephone inquiries. If the Information Centreattendant can’t answer your question, he or she will forward yourcall to the appropriate person.

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1.10 Student Identification Cards

1.10.1 Active Students

If you are currently an active Athabasca University student, youcan request a photo Student Identification (SID) card that willconfirm your name, identification number, and the academic yearin which the card was produced.

Student Identification cards are the property of AthabascaUniversity. You will be issued one card only. It is valid for theacademic year displayed on the front of the card. To update thecard annually, you must be an active student, and request a datesticker from the Office of the Registrar, AU Edmonton, or AUCalgary.

Request for Photo ID Card

1.10.2 Nursing Students

Nursing students are now able to request a wearable ID card foridentification purposes in healthcare facilities. It is available forBachelor of Nursing students and Advanced Nursing Practicestudents.

The Nursing Student cards are valid for one year. It is valid for theacademic year displayed on the front of the card. To update thecard annually, you must be an active student, and request a datesticker from the Office of the Registrar, AU Edmonton, or AUCalgary.



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1.10.3 Photo Requirements

Student Identification (SID) cards are issued using a photographtaken by an Athabasca University staff member wheneverpossible. If this is not possible, you can supply your own digitalphoto accompanied by a copy of your driver’s licence, or apassport photo. The back of either photo submitted must besigned by a guarantor who can attest to your identity. Examplesof a guarantor are listed on the print and online SID forms.

Photos can be taken by staff at the Office of the Registrar inAthabasca, AU Edmonton, or AU Calgary. All ID cards will bemailed to the current address the student has on file with theUniversity.





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1.11 e-Letters

As of September 2011, AU converted all print letters that wereaccessible via the e-Letter delivery method to the e-Letter format.If you would still prefer to receive these letters in a print formatdelivered via Canada Post, you will be able to choose that methodof delivery and you will be assessed a one-time $10 fee for thisservice. Additional information can be found on the Office of theRegistrar website.

Examples of documents that are available as e-Letters are:admission confirmation, course registration, course extensions,course withdrawals, tutor assignments, final grades, etc.





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1.12 Moodle

The name Moodle is an acronym that stands for Modular Object-oriented Dynamic Learning Environment—an open sourcesoftware package for producing Internet-based courses andwebsites. Moodle is both a Learning Management System and aVirtual Learning Environment designed to support a socialconstructionist framework of education. It is an online placewhere you, as a learner, can have access to your tutor, to otherlearners, and to a variety of tools, features, and interactions thatwill enhance your learning experience at Athabasca University.

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In the event that Canada Post mail service is disrupted due to astrike or work slowdown, Athabasca University posts dailyinstructions on its website.





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1.14 Important Dates

2018

Aug. 6 Civic holidayUniversityclosed

Sept. 3 Labour DayUniversityclosed

Oct. 8 Thanksgiving DayUniversityclosed

Nov. 12University closed in lieu ofRemembrance Day

Universityclosed

Dec.25/18 –Jan.1/19

The University will close at 12 p.m. Monday,December 24, 2018 and will reopen at 8:30 a.m.Wednesday, January 2, 2019.

2019

Feb. 18 Family DayUniversityclosed

April 19– 22

(inclusive) Easter break.Universityclosed

April 30Deadline to apply for June 2019Convocation.

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May 20 Victoria DayUniversityclosed

June 7and 8

Athabasca University Convocation

July Canada DayUniversityclosed

Aug. 5 Civic holiday; Heritage DayUniversityclosed

Sept. 2 Labour DayUniversityclosed

Oct. 14 Thanksgiving DayUniversityclosed

Nov. 11 Remembrance DayUniversityclosed

Dec.25/19 –Jan.1/20

The University will close at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday,December 24, 2019 and will reopen at 8:30 a.m.Thursday, January 2, 2020.


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3. Admission, Registrationand Evaluation

In order to take courses at AthabascaUniversity, a student must be admitted toAU. Once the student is admitted, he/shecan either enrol in a program and thenregister in courses, or register in coursesas an unclassified student.

The following section contains informationrelated to admissions, enrolling in aprogram, registering in courses,evaluations and transfer credit anduniversity regulations.

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3.1 Admission

As an open university, AthabascaUniversity admits students 16 years of ageor older. Students may be of anynationality and reside anywhere in theworld.

Students under 16 years of age may beadmitted with special consideration bypetitioning the Coordinator of Enrolment,Records, and Examination Services. Anunderage student's admission applicationform must be accompanied by the courseregistration form, an up-to-date highschool transcript (or equivalent), letters ofsupport from the student's high schoolprincipal or designate, and from a parentor guardian. Permission from the CourseCoordinator responsible for the coursemust also be obtained. An interview will bearranged with the Course Coordinator atthe time the course registration form isreceived.




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3.1.1 Past AcademicPerformance

While past academic performance at otherpost-secondary institutions does notprevent you from being admitted to AU, itmay be considered if you are enrolling in aparticular program (e.g., Bachelor ofNursing). If you were suspended ordismissed from another post-secondaryinstitution for reasons of academicmisconduct, you may be refusedadmission or enrolment at AU until theperiod of suspension or dismissal haselapsed.







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3.1.2 Non-Canadian Students

Athabasca University welcomes non-Canadian students.

You need a study permit if:

you are a non-Canadian with a workpermit and are living temporarily inCanada while enrolled in the Bachelorof Nursing degree program.you are a non-Canadian studentenrolled in an AU program at aninstitution with which the Universityhas a collaboration agreement.

You do not need a study permit if you area non-Canadian AU student living outsideCanada.

In the case of a dispute over an individual’sstatus within Canada, Citizenship andImmigration Canada (CIC) regulations willapply.

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To remain an active AU student you mustbe registered in an AU course, or you musthave completed an AU course in the last12 months. The 12-month period is basedon the most recent course contract date,course completion date, or the date ofwithdrawal from an AU course.

Students who complete courses on aLetter of Permission from AU also retaintheir active status. If you complete coursesat other institutions without first obtaininga Letter of Permission from AU, you maybe designated inactive and forfeit yourenrolment status and risk not receivingcredit for the course.

If you are a returning student and youhave never accessed the myAU portal, youwill need to log into the portal using yourAU Student ID number.

If you are a returning student with anactive AU account, you can proceed tocourse registrations.

If you are a returning student with aninactive AU account, you need toreactivate your active status by selecting‘Change Your Program’ found under the




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All new AU students require a studentidentification number. To obtain a studentID number, you must apply for admissionto AU.

Complete and submit the onlineUndergraduate General Application Formand pay the one-time, non-refundableapplication fee. Before you apply online,you will need to determine if you areapplying as a program student or as anunclassified (non-program/visiting)student.

Note: International students residing inCanada must apply using the paperGeneral Application Form, and submit italong with payment to AU.

3.1.4.1 Unclassified (Non-Program/Visiting) Students

Unclassified students are not enrolled inan AU credential program, but are eitherplanning to take or are currentlyregistered in AU courses only. There is nolimit to the total number of courses thatcan be taken; however, the maximumactive course load at any one time is six.



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The AU unclassified category includesvisiting students from other postsecondary institutions who are taking AUcourses for admission or transferpurposes to another institution. Visitingstudents are encouraged to obtain a Letterof Permission from their home institutionbefore registering in an AU course. Thiswill ensure the home university will acceptthe AU course in the visiting student’sprogram.

NOTE: It is important to note that AU doesnot evaluate previous post-secondaryeducation or award transfer credit forstudents in the unclassified category. If astudent wishes to change from theunclassified category to a program studentcategory, a request for evaluation of anypreviously completed post secondarycourses can be made any time afterdeclaring an AU program.

Visiting students must request a transcriptto be sent to their home institution oncethey have completed the course(s). Thiscan be done online through myAU.

3.1.4.2 Procedure

If you are applying to become anunclassified student (a non-program orvisiting student) from the “UndergraduateGeneral Application” page, choose, “No, Ionly want to take some courses right now”.Follow the prompts to complete/submitand pay for the application.

After being admitted online to AU, you willbe immediately assigned an AU student IDnumber to confirm your admission.

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your confirmation e-Letter, log into yourmyAU portal using your ID number.

You can immediately register in coursesonce you are enrolled as an AUunclassified student.

3.1.4.3 Program Students

Program students are enrolled in any ofthe undergraduate degrees, diplomas, orcertificates offered by AU. Students whochange from the unclassified (non-program/visiting) to a program categorymay use credits earned while in theunclassified (non-program/visiting)category provided the course(s) meets therequirements of the program, includingany restrictions on the age of a course, ifapplicable. There is no applicationdeadline for enrolling in an undergraduatedegree program. Applications areaccepted year round.

Because program regulations can change,students are required to complete theprogram regulations in effect at the timeof their enrolment. Students who areadmitted to a program that has anyentrance requirements for admission willfollow the degree regulations in effectupon completion of the transfer creditevaluation.

Pre-Enrolment Category

Although most of the undergraduatecredentials have open admission, thereare some that require documentation beprovided and assessed prior to admission(refer to the specific program regulations).In these cases, students will be admittedto a pre-enrolment category untildocumentation is assessed. Once this



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process is complete, students will beadvised of their admission status. SeeProcedure below for assessment process.

3.1.4.4 Procedure

If you are applying to become anundergraduate program student (you wishto complete a credential such as a degree,diploma, or certificate at AU) you need toapply using the ApplyAlberta form that hasbeen designed for this purpose.

ApplyAlberta is a secure online applicationand transcript exchange system thatstudents will use to:

apply to one or more of Alberta’spublic post-secondary institutionsthrough one portal, andauthorize institution(s) to request thetransfer of their Alberta high schooland post-secondary transcripts.

Student personal and academicinformation is entered only once—it isfilled in automatically on each applicationsubmitted to a post-secondary institution.

Once you have completed and submittedyour personal information via theApplyAlberta site, you will be forwarded toAU’s Office of the Registrar Online System(OROS) to finalize your application ofadmission with AU. Be prepared toindicate the program you are interestedprior to submitting your application andpaying the one-time non-refundableapplication fee. If you need help selectinga program, contact Counselling Servicesprior to submitting an UndergraduateGeneral Application Form.



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After being admitted online to AU, you willbe immediately assigned an AU student IDnumber to confirm your admission.

Confirmation of your enrolment as aprogram student with no evaluation ofprevious course work will be available inyour myAU portal the day after yourapplication is processed. To access yourconfirmation e-Letter, log into your myAUportal using your ID number.

Confirmation of your enrolment as aprogram student with a request for anevaluation of previous course work will bemailed to you after your application isprocessed (typically within 10 businessdays).

If you enrol in a program at AU, you areresponsible for selecting courses thatmeet the program regulations andrequirements in effect on the date youenrol.If you need help selecting courses for theprogram you have selected, contactAdvising Services.

NOTE: Students may not enrol in an AUundergraduate degree program while theyare enrolled in another degree program atanother post-secondary institution. Thosestudents may take courses as unclassified(non-program/visiting) students until theyhave either completed or withdrawn fromthe other program.


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3.1.5 Admission Classifications

3.1.5.1 Active Students

Active students are those who arecurrently registered in an AU course orwho have completed or withdrawn froman AU course within the last 12 months.The 12-month period is based on the mostrecent course contract date, coursecompletion date, or the date of withdrawalfrom an AU course.

Students who complete courses on aLetter of Permission from AU also retaintheir active status.

Active students are able to log in to myAUwhere they have access to personalinformation such as their library account,assignment marks, and course grades, ortake care of administrative matters suchas registering for courses, bookingexaminations, or applying for extensions.

3.1.5.2 Inactive Students

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3.1.5.3 Changing Programs/Status

Active students who want to change theirenrolment from unclassified (non-program/visiting) to program, or changefrom one undergraduate program toanother undergraduate program; orinactive students who would like toreactivate their account, must log in tomyAU and in the Student Record section,under “Manage Your Program”, select“Change Your Program”.

Inactive students will be asked if theyrequire an evaluation of previous post-secondary studies. A fee is required forthis service if it wasn’t submittedpreviously.

Effective November 5, 2018, studentsrequesting a transfer credit evaluation areresponsible for providing recentlyissued official transcript(s) to theEnrolment Services Unit. These documentswill be retained for 3 years.

International Assessment Services (e.g.IQAS, WES, etc.) documents are requestedas required and will be retainedindefinitely.

All students are required to fulfill theprogram regulations in effect at the timeof their enrolment. Course workcompleted previously will be assessedtoward the new credential.



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3.1.6.1 Part-Time Students

Those who are registered in less than 60per cent of a full course load with AU. Fortaxation or Government Student Loanpurposes, students who register in lessthan four, three-credit courses over sixmonths are considered part-time.

3.1.6.2 Full-Time Students

Full-time students are enrolled in aminimum of 60 per cent of a full courseload. At the undergraduate level a fullcourse load is defined as 3.75 credits permonth at AU. The minimum requirementfor full-time status is 2 credits per month.

Example: If you are on student financialaid, full time enrolment is 9 credits over 4months with the same start date. If youare taking courses via individualized studyover 6 months, you require 12 credits tobe full time with the same start date.

For more detailed information on fundedand non-funded students, visit the AUStudent Financial Aid Information page.



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In general, Athabasca University will reviewyour previous post-secondary educationtoward your credential. A one-timeEvaluation Fee will be charged for thisservice. Please note this fee is non-refundable once an evaluation has beencompleted. For detailed informationregarding the awarding of transfer creditplease refer to the UndergraduateTransfer Credit Policy.

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