A person admitted and registered as an Open Studies student is one who has not been admitted to a degree or diploma program at the University of Alberta. An Open Studies Student may take up to 30 credits in this category. All credits earned in this category will be a part of the student’s permanent University of Alberta record. To remain in the category, a student must obtain a minimum passing grade point. For further information and regulations covering this category contact: Marj McMullen, Manager of Special Registrations, Registrar’s Office (403) 493-3113 or by e-mail at: marj.mcmullen @ualberta.
An Open Studies Student is a student who is not formally admitted to a program at the University but who is permitted to take one or more courses in a given semester. Courses taken as an Open Studies Student may count in a University program if a student later applies and is admitted to a program at the University.