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1.6 Admission Policy

 


Athabasca University's general admission policy has one formal undergraduate student entrance requirement: students must be 16 years of age or older. Students under 16 years of age may be admitted with special consideration by petitioning Coordinator, Registration Services. An underage student's admission application form must be accompanied by letters of support from the student's high-school principal or designate, and a parent or guardian.

 

 
1.6.1

Returning Students

If you are an active Athabasca University student, please access “myAU portal.” MyAU is your personalized portal to the University where you may quickly access information that is relevant to you. Once you have “logged in” to myAU, you can view personal information such as your AU Library account, your assignment marks, and course grades. You may also take care of administrative matters, such as booking examinations, applying for extensions, and registering for courses. Athabasca University will also communicate directly with you through myAU. Check the Message Centre on your myAU home page for general information and for mail addressed to you. If you are no longer an active student, you may still access myAU and follow the “reactivation” procedure.

 

     
1.6.2 Undergraduate General Application Form/Fee
(New Students)

If this is your initial admission to Athabasca University and you are ready to register in a course, you must complete two forms: the Undergraduate General Application Form and the Undergraduate Course Registration Form. Each form must be accompanied by its appropriate fee. Once you have completed and submitted the Undergraduate General Application Form (GAF) and fee, you are not required to sumit the admission fee again. Once admitted to AU, and enrolled in a program, you will be asked to complete and submit a new GAF if you change your major.

Course registration and shipping information is explained fully in Section 6.

 

     
1.6.3  Past Academic Performance

While past academic performance at other post-secondary institutions does not prevent you from being admitted to Athabasca University, it is considered if you are enrolling in a particular program (e.g., Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Commerce). If you were suspended or dismissed from another post-secondary institution for reasons of academic misconduct, you may be refused admission or enrolment at Athabasca University until the period of suspension or dismissal has elapsed.

 

     
1.6.4 Non-Canadian Students

Athabasca University welcomes students from around the world. If you do not hold a Canadian citizenship or you are not a permanent resident of Canada, you are defined as a “non-Canadian student.” Athabasca University's regulations and policies apply to Canadian and non-Canadian students, except the specific valid study authorization details for non-Canadians studying in Canada, which are explained fully in Section 6.

 

     
1.6.5 Computer Requirements

Athabasca University has developed standard computer requirements for its students. It is assumed that students have access to a computer, printer, and the Internet. Upon graduation students should have a specific level of computer skills, many of which can be acquired while completing distance learning courses.

Even students who are registered in courses with few online materials will benefit immensely from the research capabilities of a computer and the Internet. Athabasca University's Library and most of our student services resources are based on Internet access. Some courses require more specific hardware and software, and this is noted on the course syllabus.

You are responsible for the computer communications costs, such as long-distance telephone charges and a subscription to an Internet Service Provider, or any other communications service requirement.

E-mail is the most accepted form of communication with Athabasca University and your tutor, followed by the use of telephone appointments. For an example of minimum and optimal computer requirements refer to our website.

 

     
1.6.6 Student Code of Conduct

Once you have completed and submitted the Undergraduate General Application Form, you have agreed to abide by the rules and regulations of Athabasca University. Your knowledge and acceptance of Athabasca University's academic regulations and procedures is your contract with the University, particularly the Student Code of Conduct and Right to Appeal Regulations available within this online Calendar .

Just as we expect your acceptance of our regulations, you may expect Athabasca University to provide you with a successful university experience. The “Expect the Best” brochure, issued when you are admitted, identifies the service standards to which you are entitled.

We're here to help. If you have difficulty accessing information or if you require clarification on any subject or regulation, please contact the University and your query will be forwarded to the appropriate department.

 


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