Applying to take Nursing and Health Studies courses as a non-program student

In some cases, the Master of Counselling Program Director may approve enrollment in up to 2 Master of Counselling courses as a non-program student.

This option may be available via the Western Dean’s agreement for students enrolled in Masters level studies at a participating institution, and/or to those who have already completed a counselling-related Master level degree (or higher) who are in the process of applying for licensure or professional registration and can provide the results of the credential evaluation received identifying the courses required to proceed with the credentialling process.

Non-program student application deadlines

Application procedures

The following procedures are required to apply as a Nursing Health Studies (NHS) non-program student. It is strongly recommended that you print and read this entire document before proceeding with your application. Failure to complete all steps will result in your application not being reviewed for approval or processed.

Application process

Before starting your application, please verify that you meet the admission requirements for your chosen program, as outlined in the FHD Graduate Calendar.

Complete all components of the application by the deadline and pay the application fee. The application will include the following information:

1. GPA
2. Academic background
3. General employment history

You can log into your application and update your information at any time during the application process. However, once you finalize and submit your application for review, it cannot be modified.

Important: If you have been a student at Athabasca University (AU) or have received an AU student ID number as part of a previous application, please include this ID number in your current application.

Please check your student application for updates regarding your application.

After you have been approved as a non-program student, you will receive an email from the Faculty of Health Disciplines. This will contain instructions regarding registration confirmation, course access, course materials, withdrawal procedures, fees, and other relevant details.

How to apply

Create an account as a new user or sign in if you are a returning user and select the program intake.

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Non-program course registration deadlines

The following deadlines are for non-program course registrations:

• June 15 for Fall session courses (September to December)
• Oct. 15 for Winter session courses (January to April)
• Feb. 15 for Spring session courses (May to August)

Register in courses

Course registration is not possible until our office has completely processed your application. New non-program students must complete and submit their Non-Program Application before registering in courses. Existing non-program students can proceed to register in courses.

1. View course offerings to review the syllabus for your course selection. Note: Non-program students cannot normally register for NURS 522, NURS 524, NURS 526, NURS 528, NURS 530, MHST/NURS 611, MHST/NURS 719, or MHST/NURS 720. Please contact fhdgradadvising@athabascau.ca to request an exception. Access to courses will depend on availability with priority given to program students.
2. Review the Nursing and Health Studies graduate fees. Ensure you include both the appropriate Course Tuition Fee and the Athabasca University Graduate Student Association (AUGSA) Fee.
3. For those students taking a FHD course through the Western Dean's Agreement, online registration cannot be completed. Refer to the second paragraph in step 4 below. Note that the fully completed and approved Western Dean's Authorization Form must be received and approved by the applicable course registration deadline.
4. Complete the online course registration—refer to Course regulations and procedures. Ensure you are aware of the applicable course withdrawal regulations. Contact the FHD program office at least 1 month before the applicable course registration deadline.
5. Tuition paid by student loans: You must contact the Student Financial Aid Office at Athabasca University at least 3 months before your anticipated start date to ensure funding is in place for your intended start date. For more information, contact AU Student Financial Aid. Students are required to pay out-of-pocket for their courses while they await reimbursement from their student loans.
6. Late registrations will not be accepted.

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