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A.15 Admission to Open Studies


Open Studies is a registration category in which students are permitted to take credit courses, however are not admitted to a program leading to degree, diploma or certificate. The Registrar’s Office is considered an Open Studies students' home unit.

Open Studies is recognized under the Alberta Designated Requirements as defined by the Alberta Government to admit international students.

For information on exchange students, visiting students, or dual credit , see the applicable section in A.9 Special Admission Categories. For the Indigenous Student Access Program, see A.5.6 Indigenous Admissions.

Academic staff and visiting scholars who wish to attend a course, formally register in the course, and receive a transcript, must apply using the Open Studies application (see B.1.1 Auditing a Course).

Admission to Open Studies may be obtained under one of the following categories:

1. Non-degree Holder
2. Degree Holder
3. University Entrance Program


A.15.1 Open Studies Application Process
A.15.2 Admission Requirements for Non-Degree Holders
A.15.3 Admission Requirements for Degree Holders
A.15.4 Admission Requirements for University Entrance Program


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