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Quiz: 16 ways Athabasca University is like no other post-secondary

Athabasca University is like no other university in Canada. Try this quiz to learn more about open, online learning.

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11 advantages of going back to school as a mature student

Despite competing responsibilities, mature students and their valuable life experiences, resilience, and passion-driven learning are advantages for success.

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Budget-saving tips for a thrifty holiday season

Dr. Eric Wang gives tips for how shoppers can stretch their dollars this holiday season. From financial planning to research to finding different ways to give gifts, he shares advice to ensure the season is as merry as possible.

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Barriers to online learning (and how to overcome them!)

Check out some of the most common barriers to online learning that Athabasca University students face, along with strategies to overcome them.

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Find AU awards, bursaries, and scholarships that are right for you

Students in Athabasca University (AU) programs will have better and more personalized access to awards, bursaries, and scholarships.

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AU to support students whose ProctorU exams were affected by global CrowdStrike Microsoft outage

AU students whose ProctorU exams are disrupted by the global outage will be given additional time to complete their exams at no cost.

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Quick guide: Information and resources to help AU students

Have questions? Looking for information as an Athabasca University student? AU has many support services to help.

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New secure browser will improve ProctorU exam invigilation at Athabasca University

It's getting easier to take an Athabasca University exam online with ProctorU! The new Guardian browser will improve privacy and security.

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AU launches peer networking app pilot

AU has partnered with Nearpeer, a free networking platform that helps current AU students find and connect with other AU learners.

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Scholarships and bursaries for Indigenous students

Indigenous Athabasca University students can access valuable funding opportunities through scholarships and bursaries

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5 ways e-texts can help students succeed

Learn about new features and functionality for e-textbooks at AU and how using e-texts can help you succeed with your studies.

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Introducing a new way to access and share your Athabasca University transcripts

Students and alumni can now easily access and share their digital Athabasca University transcripts through MyCreds.ca.

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How do exams work at Athabasca University?

How do exams work at Athabasca University? How are exams different at an online university? What is ProctorU?

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How to protect yourself from online fraud

Protect yourself from online fraud and cyber crime with advice and resources from Athabasca University's cybersecurity experts.

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How work-integrated learning helped an AU science grad land his first IT job

After finishing a work-integrated learning experience during his AU science degree, Mishael Magsanoc has landed his first IT job.

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Students get hands-on research experience at AU thanks to Mitacs Globalink partnership

International student researchers can work directly with Athabasca University professors thanks to a pan-Canadian partnership.

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Free mental health and wellness support for Athabasca University students

Athabasca University (AU) studentscan access free, confidential, professional mental health and wellness support through Carepath by Bayshore

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Get the support you need from Accessibility Services

Accessibility Services Coordinator Carrie Anton and Accommodation & Assessment Specialist Lisa Boone talk about the wide variety of student services available to Athabasca University students.

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ADMN 405: Virtual cooperative learning

Athabasca University is now offering two different simulations to choose in the Faculty of Business' virtual cooperative learning experience.

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AU offers science labs in the comfort of your own home

Several Athabasca University undergraduate science courses include a mail-out lab component, which is sent to learners free of charge.

Student life and support

Share how your AU experience is like no other!

Quiz: 16 ways Athabasca University is like no other post-secondary

11 advantages of going back to school as a mature student

Budget-saving tips for a thrifty holiday season

Barriers to online learning (and how to overcome them!)

Find AU awards, bursaries, and scholarships that are right for you

AU to support students whose ProctorU exams were affected by global CrowdStrike Microsoft outage

Quick guide: Information and resources to help AU students

Travel the world and experience different cultures while earning AU credit

New secure browser will improve ProctorU exam invigilation at Athabasca University

AU launches peer networking app pilot

Scholarships and bursaries for Indigenous students

What students need to know about generative AI tools like ChatGPT

5 ways e-texts can help students succeed

Introducing a new way to access and share your Athabasca University transcripts

How do exams work at Athabasca University?

How to protect yourself from online fraud

How work-integrated learning helped an AU science grad land his first IT job

Students get hands-on research experience at AU thanks to Mitacs Globalink partnership

Free mental health and wellness support for Athabasca University students

What students can expect from online learning

Get the support you need from Accessibility Services

ADMN 405: Virtual cooperative learning

How to cite a source within a source

Improve your writing with these proofreading strategies

AU offers science labs in the comfort of your own home

Using AI to personalize learning