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Our open admission policy means that if you’re 16 or older, you will be accepted as a student.</p> <p>We remove barriers that can limit access to post-secondary achievement, so we welcome undergraduate learners regardless of:</p> <ul> <li>location</li> <li>age</li> <li>income</li> <li>culture</li> <li>work and family responsibilities</li> <li>previous educational background or achievements</li> </ul> <p>Most undergraduate programs have no specific admission requirements, though some have additional criteria. Graduate programs require an undergraduate degree. Doctorate programs require a master’s degree. If you meet the non-program student criteria, you can take certain graduate courses without being admitted in the program.</p> <hr/> <h2>Flexible scheduling</h2> <p>We believe that your higher education should fit into your life, not the other way around.</p> <p>Most of our programs are open-ended, allowing you to take as much time as you need to complete your studies. However, some programs have specific time frames for completion, which will be clearly outlined in the program regulations. It's up to you to decide how long it will take to earn your credential within that period.</p> <p>With over 800 unique courses in various subject areas, we’re sure to have something that meets your needs, and our online courses will always fit your schedule. Our undergraduate and graduate programs and courses are designed to allow you to complete your education whenever and wherever it suits you best.</p> <a class="btn btn-circle-icon-lg internal" href="https://www.athabascau.ca/programs-courses/index.html">Explore our programs and courses</a><hr/> <h2>Personalized study options</h2> <p>As an AU student, your responsibilities and perspectives differ from those of in-person university students, and we recognize and accommodate that.</p> <p>Your classes take place when and where it’s convenient for you. You can take one course at a time or pursue a full-time program. The choice is yours.</p> <p>Most AU courses are delivered online as individualized study. AU has developed an <a href="https://timefor.athabascau.ca/download-the-online-learning-checklist" rel="noopener" target="_blank">online learning checklist</a> to help prepare you for your studies. Unlike the individualized study format, students taking grouped study courses must complete their work on a pre-set schedule with a group of fellow students.</p> <a class="btn btn-circle-icon-lg internal" href="https://www.athabascau.ca/support-services/program-and-course-advising/advising-for-future-students/getting-ready-to-enrol/index.html">Try our self-assessment tool before enrolling</a> <aside class="content-testimonial with-image"> <div class="photo sloth" data-src="https://dam.athabascau.ca/GF7L4P38/at/4n5mv99pbq5pcvtxh4nfxnk/success-stories-thumbn
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