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How do I get permission to take a course at another university?
If you are enrolled in a program at Athabasca University, you must request a Letter of Permission from Athabasca University, which allows you to take up to a maximum of eight 3-credit courses or equivalent per session at another institution. The Letter of Permission is valid for one year from the session start date.
Your Letter of Permission Request form must be received no later than one month prior to receiving institution's registration deadline.
Email, Mail, fax, or deliver the completed request form to
Office of the Registrar
1 University Drive
Athabasca, Alberta T9S 3A3
Fax: (780) 675-6174
Email: eval@athabascau.ca
More information on the Letter of Permission can be found in Section 6.11 of the Calendar.
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Updated March 27, 2013
Top Questions
- When do your courses start?
- What are your fees?
- How do I transfer credit?
- How long does it take to complete a course?
- What are your admission requirements?
- Can I receive credit for Prior Learning?
- What is the difference between PLAR and transfer credits?
- How do I request a transcript?
- How fast can I complete a course?
- How do I register for a course?