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

Those who are not admitted to a graduate program in the Faculty of Health Disciplines may be permitted to register in select courses, space permitting. The non-program option is appropriate for prospective students who are not ready to commit to being a program student or visiting students from other institutions. Visiting students may be able to take courses via the Western Dean’s agreement. This agreement supports students who are enrolled in Master’s level studies at a participating institution, and/or to those who have already completed a counselling-related Master's level degree (or higher) who are in the process of applying for licensure or professional registration.

Courses taken as a non-program student can be applied towards graduate program requirements if/when a student becomes a program student. Grades on courses completed as a non-program student will be considered in the admission process. However, successful completion of courses as a non-program student does not guarantee admission.

Non-program student application deadlines

Application process

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

Complete all components of the application by the deadline and pay the application fee. 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.

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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Register in courses

Course registration is not possible until our office has processed your application. 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 NURS518, 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 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. A fully completed and approved Western Dean's Authorization Form must be received and approved by the applicable course registration deadline.
4. Log in at the Office of the Registrar  Online Services site and select "Register for a Course."
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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