Graduate Certificate – Artificial Intelligence application information

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Program application deadlines

The following deadlines apply to applications:

• March 1 for admission to the Fall semester
• October 1 for admission to the Winter semester

Please complete all components of the application process before the deadline. We cannot proceed with your file until the application is complete.

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Admission requirements

The Graduate Certificate – Artificial Intelligence admission requirements include a baccalaureate degree in a related area or equivalent education and experience.

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Transferring outside credits

Students may apply for transfer of credits for appropriate graduate-level coursework completed at other post-secondary institutions. For more detailed information on transferring outside credits, refer to Transfer Credit under Admission requirements in the Calendar.

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Application procedures

How to apply

• Create an account as a new user or sign in if a returning user, and select the program intake for the Graduate Certificate – Artificial Intelligence program.
• Complete all components of the application by the deadline and pay the application fee.

1. Transcripts

Official transcripts must be received directly from the accredited institution(s) by mail, email, or MyCreds. They must include the date of graduation, degrees granted, and any completed courses. Unofficial transcripts can be submitted to finalize the application, but official transcripts will be required before admission is considered.

a. Mailing address:

b. Email address: fstgrad@athabascau.ca

Applicants submitting any official documents (e.g., transcripts) in a language other than English must provide an official translation of such documents. If the credential being submitted was earned outside Canada or the United States, documentation of its equivalence to Canadian qualifications can be acquired through an evaluation service.

2. International students: English language proficiency

There are minimum English language proficiency requirements allowed for admission to a graduate program at Athabasca University. It is the student's responsibility to ensure they meet the minimum requirements.

3. Reference letters

Please include 2 letters of reference with your application. Follow the guidelines below.

• Employer references should focus on your technical skills, work experience, and performance in information systems
• If you're submitting academic credentials from the past 5 years, one reference must be from someone familiar with your academic abilities
• References from family, friends, or colleagues won’t be accepted

4. International credentials

If your credential was earned outside North America, you’ll need to provide documentation showing it's equivalent to a North American bachelor’s degree. You can get this documentation from an approved credential assessment service.

We recommend World Education Services (WES) or International Qualifications Assessment Services (IQAS). If you want to be considered for advanced standing, choose an assessment type that includes a description of your completed coursework.

Additional information may be accessed from the following sources:

• WES: https://www.wes.org/ca/
• IQAS: https://jobs.alberta.ca/applying/iqas.html

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