Athabasca University

Athabasca University, headquartered in Athabasca, Alberta, is a fully accredited institution specialized in the delivery of distance education courses and programs. Athabasca University is also recognized as one of the fastest growing universities in Canada. Courses are offered in both English and French.

The approach of the university to post-secondary education is based on four key principles: excellence, openness, flexibility and innovation.

• Excellence: We are dedicated to achieving the highest standards in teaching, research, scholarship and student service.
• Openness: We are committed to our mission of guaranteeing access to post-secondary learning to all who have the ability and desire. If you are 16 or older, you are eligible for admission to undergraduate study.
• Flexibility: Our flexible learning model adapts to your needs, putting you in the driver’s seat. You can enrol in most programs and register for most courses at any time of the year and work at your own pace, studying at home, at work or wherever you may find yourself.
• Innovation: We continue to adopt and develop new, learner-centred learning models and technology-based alternatives to traditional, classroom-based instructional channels and contexts. We apply technology to make learning accessible.

Departments and Centres:
Services: The following services provided by the university:

• Access for Students with Disabilities (ASD)
• Advising Services
• Computing Services Help Desk
• Counselling Services
• Educational Media Development
• Financial Services
• Learning Services – Collaborations
• Learning Services Tutorial
• Library Services
• Office of the Registrar
• Ombuds Office
• Student Services
• Thomas A. Edge Archives & Special Collections

Academic Centres:

• School of Business
• School of Computing & Information Systems
• Centre for Distance Education
• Centre for Global & Social Analysis
• Graduate Centre for Applied Psychology
• Centre for Innovative Management (MBA)
• Centre for Integrated Studies
• Centre for Learning Accreditation (PLAR)
• Centre for Language & Literature
• Centre for Nursing & Health Studies
• Centre for Psychology
• Centre for Research
• Centre for Science
• Centre for State & Legal Studies
• Centre for Work & Community Studies
• Centre for World Indigenous Knowledge & Research

Offices:

• AU Press
• Computing Services
• Communication & Creative Services
• Course Materials Production
• Educational Media Development
• Events Office (Convocation)
• Facilities
• Financial Services
• Human Resources
• Learner Support Services

- Access for Students with Disabilities
- Advising Services
- AU Learning Link at Hub Mall
- Counselling Services
- Learning Services – Collaborations
- Learning Services – Tutorial

• Library Services
• Office of the Chief Information Officer
• Office of the President
• Office of the Registrar
• Office of the University Secretariat
• Office of the Vice-President, Academic
• Office of the Vice-President, Advancement
• Office of the Vice-President, Finance Administration
• Ombuds Office
• Project Management Office

Contact Details:
Mailing Address
Athabasca University
1 University Drive
Athabasca, AB T9S 3A3
Canada
Phone: 1-800-788-9041 (Canada/U.S.) or 780-675-6100
Fax: 780-675-6437
Official Website: http://www2.athabascau.ca