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6.6 Non-Canadian Students

Athabasca University welcomes non-Canadian students. "Non-Canadian students" do not hold Canadian citizenship or are not permanent residents of Canada. In the case of a dispute over an individual's status within Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada regulations will apply. Refer to Citizenship and Immigration Canada's Web site or phone 1.888.242.2100 for details.

 

 
6.6.1 Non-Canadian Students Studying in Canada

Non-Canadian students who are living temporarily in Canada and studying for a period of six months or less, may study with Athabasca University as unclassified students only, and for a period of up to six months only. Students who are in the process of applying for their study authorizations may register in courses. They are expected to complete their courses within the six-month period. In order to enrol in a program and continue their studies (within Canada), beyond the six-month period, these students must present a copy of their valid study authorization to Athabasca University.

 

     
6.6.2

Non-Canadians Studying outside Canada

Non-Canadian students must comply with the regulations governing the normal course contract period. Extensions beyond the normal course contract period in individualized study courses are available to all students, including non-Canadian students. Refer to Section 6.16.

 

     
6.6.2.1

Overseas Students' Start Dates

Course start dates for students living overseas depend on the arrival of the course package. Overseas students (those living outside Canada or the United States) usually start their courses a month later than the regularly assigned individualized study course start dates. To reduce postal delays, Athabasca University will courier your course package but you must provide a street address (not a Post Office box address) and telephone number.

     
6.6.2.2

Communication

Athabasca University's toll-free telephone system applies to students located in Canada or the United States only. Students who live outside these countries are responsible for telephone costs when contacting their tutors. If you are an overseas student who is interested in registering in a course that has an oral quiz, please contact Athabasca University to arrange for an alternative evaluation procedure before you register.

     
6.6.3

Non-Canadian Evaluations

Students presenting non-Canadian/non-United States credentials for possible transfer credit to an Athabasca University program, must obtain an evaluation of post-secondary course work from an international assessment agency. The International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) provides this service.

IQAS will assess each student's international educational documents and compare them to educational credentials in Canada. AU requires a description of course work evaluation from IQAS. Students must also submit copies of all foreign transcripts to Athabasca University.

If you elect not to use the IQAS process, you may not obtain any transfer credit for your course work towards an Athabasca University program. Upon request, the Office of the Registrar will forward you information and an application package to be returned to IQAS.


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