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Introduction 1. Athabasca University Mission, History, and Governance 1.1 About Athabasca University 1.2 Important Changes (General) 1.2.1 Protection of Privacy   2. Athabasca University: An Overview 2.1. Admission Requirements 2.2. Course Delivery 2.3. Methods of Course Delivery 2.4. Transfer Credit 2.5. Learning Accreditation 2.6. Advising and Counselling Services 2.7. Important Dates

Courses Undergraduate Courses 3.1. Applied Studies Index 3.2. Humanities Index 3.3. Science Index 3.4. Social Science Index

Programs Graduate Programs of Study Undergraduate Programs of Study University Diploma in Arts University Diploma in Inclusive Education University Certificate Programs Program Planning Chart Three-Year Degree Program Planning Chart Four-Year Degree

Undergraduate Admission & Transfer 5.0. Admission, Transfer Credit, and Assessments 5.1. Admission Requirements          Maximum Course Load          International Students 5.2. Admission and Enrolment Classifications 5.3. Registration Definitions          5.3.1. Active          5.3.2. Inactive 5.4. Transfer Credit          5.4.1. Transfer Credit Procedure          Transcript Information          Assessments Take Time          Registering in Interim          Notification of Assessment          Appeal Process          Transfer Credit Time Limits 5.5. Residency Requirements 5.6. Letter of Permission 5.7. Graduation and Convocation Advice          Applying to Convocate          Degree Students          Certificate or Diploma Students          Notation of Degree on Official Transcripts          French Language Recognition 5.8. Parchment Replacement Policy          Requirements for Reissuing Parchment          Details of Reissued Parchment

Undergraduate Course Registration & Progress 6.0 Undergraduate Course Registration and Progress Information 6.1. Registration 6.2. Individualized Study          Start Dates          Contract Period          Are You Ready?          Maximum Course Load          How to Register 6.3. Grouped Study          Start Dates          Contract Period          Registration 6.4. Challenge for Credit Option          Challenge Procedure          Challenge Exams          Course Materials—Challenge for Credit 6.5. Course Extensions 6.6. Course Withdrawals 6.7. Method of Delivery Regulations          Summary of Regulations by Registration Mode 6.8. Course Reregistration 6.9. Changing Delivery Mode 6.10. Prerequisites 6.11. Auditing a Course 6.12. Course Preregistration 6.13. Shipping Course Materials 6.14. Communication 6.15. Students with Disabilities

Undergraduate Evaluation, Exams, Records 7.0. Undergraduate Evaluation, Examinations          and Academic Records Information 7.1. Grading Policy 7.2. Exams 7.3. Appeals 7.4. Transcript Requests 7.5. Letter of Certification 7.6. Student ID Cards

Undergraduate Fees & Finance 8.0. Undergraduate Fees, Financial Assistance, Refunds 8.1. Explanation of Fees 8.2. Methods of Payment 8.3 Fee Summary 8.4. Course Fees 8.5. Challenge for Credit Fee 8.6. Other Academic-Related Fees 8.7. Students Association and Alumni Relations Fees 8.8. Miscellaneous Fees 8.9. Delinquent Accounts 8.10. Receipts 8.11. Refunds and Returns 8.12. Financial Information/Assistance

Graduate Programs 9.0. Graduate Programs of Study 9.1. Advanced Graduate Diploma:        Advanced Nursing Practice 9.2. Master of Health Studies 9.3. Graduate Diploma in Management 9.4. Master of Business Administration
        Master of Business Administration in Information Technology Management         Master of Business Administration in Project Management 9.5. Advanced Graduate Diploma in Information Technology Management       Advanced Graduate Diploma in Project Management 9.6. Advanced Graduate Diploma in Distance Education (Technology) 9.7. Master of Distance Education 9.8.Master of Science—Information Systems 9.9.Master of Arts—Integrated Studies 9.10.Master of Counselling

Student Services Student Support Services Information Centre Academic Centres Learning Services Learning Centre Services Centre for Learning Accreditation Office of the Registrar Course Materials Library Services Computing Services Help Desk Office of the Ombuds Athabasca University Students Association Athabasca University Alumni Relations Postal Service Interruption Examination Invigilation Centres

Student Code of Conduct 12.0. Student Code of Conduct         & Right to Appeal (Undergraduate & Graduate) 12.1. Academic Misconduct Policy         12.1.1. Intellectual Honesty         12.1.2. Academic Offences 12.2. Definition of Academic Offences         12.2.1. Admission Offences         12.2.2. Plagiarism         12.2.3. Cheating         12.2.4. Misuse of Confidential Materials         12.2.5. Misrepresentation of Facts         12.2.5. (a) Forged or Falsified Documents         12.2.6. Misuse of University Computer Resources 12.3. Penalties 12.4. Disciplinary Procedures         12.4.1. Admission Offences         12.4.2. Plagiarism, Cheating, Misuse of Confidential Materials         12.4.3. Misrepresentation of Facts         12.4.4. Misuse of University Computer Resources 12.5. Appeals         12.5.1. Time Limits for Initiation of Appeals         12.5.2. Grounds for Appeal         12.5.3. The Student Academic Appeal Committee         12.5.4. Further Appeals 12.6 Students' Records and Transcripts         12.6.1. Recording Decisions in the                      Student's Academic Record         12.6.2. Transcript Notations         12.6.3. Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy 12.7 Time Limits for Appeals 12.8 Authorities         12.8.1. General Authority         12.8.2. Authority to Delegate 12.9 Non-Academic Misconduct Policy         12.9.1. Non-Academic Offences 12.10 Definitions of Non-Academic Offences         12.10.1. Disruption of University Activities         12.10.2 Unauthorized Entry and Use         12.10.3. Misappropriation Of, Misuse Of, or Damage To University Property         12.10.4. Physical Abuse and Dangerous Activity         12.10.5. Written and/or Verbal Harassment         12.10.6. Sexual Harassment         12.10.7. Refusal to Provide Identification         12.10.8. Non-adherence to Smoking Policy 12.11 Disciplinary Action 12.12 Disciplinary Procedures 12.13 Initiation of Proceedings         12.13.1. Initiation         12.13.2. Action 12.14. Proceedings         12.14.1. Review and Investigation         12.14.2. Complaint Declined         12.14.3. Complaint Declined Procedure         12.14.4. Action Procedure 12.15. Appeal Procedures 12.16. Students' Records and Transcripts 12.17. Exclusion from Class or Exam for Disruptive Behaviour         12.17.1. Exclusion from Class by an Instructor         12.17.2. Exclusion from Exam by an Exam Supervisor 12.18. Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy 12.19. Student Academic Appeals Policy         12.19.1. Student Academic Appeals Committee 12.20. Appealable Actions and Decisions         12.20.1. Appeals Process for Assignment of Grades         12.20.2. Appeals on Substantive Grounds         12.20.3. Appeals on Procedural Grounds 12.21. Appeals Process for Enrolment Decisions         12.21.1. Appeals on Substantive Grounds         12.21.2. Appeals on Procedural Grounds 12.22. Appeals Process for Transfer Credit           Evaluations and Assessments         12.22.1. Procedure 12.23. Appeals on Matters of Institutional Procedure or Policy         12.23.1. Procedure 12.24. Appeals Arising from Other Policies         12.24.1. Time Limits

Collaborations 13.1. Transfer Credit Arrangements 13.2. On-site Courses 13.3. Accounting Credentials 13.4. Current Partnerships

Awards / Appendices 14. Academic Awards, Recognition, and Scholarships

15. Athabasca University Governing Council

16. Faculty, Professional Staff, and Tutors

17. Glossary

Contact Addresses & Links Athabasca University Learning Centre Locations Contents Confirmation

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