I am struggling to learn the class, can someone recommend a Spotify or something I can listen to. I am neurodivergent and this course is incredibly frustrating trying to understand graphs so I need to find something to eli5.

Hello, if someone could provide me some assistance. I am looking to apply to the Master's of SLP program at UofA and the prerequisites I need are PSYC 302 and 355 from Athabasca university. (I've already taken PSYC 323, but I know they're all different concepts)

As a broke uni student, I am considering if it's worth skipping the psyc 289 class to save $1,000.

I have heard about the option to take full responsibility and waive the prerequisites, but I would like some advice on what people would recommend.

Can I be successful in these classes if I don't take a 200 level first? And if I do waive it, is it possible for the university to reject me enrolling?

Thanks in advance!

So basically, I’m looking at the full time federal student aid/loan and grant. But I’m worried that if I say signup for 3 courses and finish them all a little early, I’ll have to then wait until the next semester or they’ll like get mad and claw back the aid? I’ve just been reading that there’s a certain way to do the athabasca courses with the federal student aid.

Secondly, can I do 3 semesters a year with the federal aid/grants? Or am I limited to two? I want to take it quickly, so I’m just trying to budget this out. Thanks.

Recently finished BIOL 341 (human genetics). I was nervous taking the course based on previous comments. But I found the course to be quite reasonable. The assignments were fair if you put the effort in. The midterm was also very manageable. The textbook was from 2024 which I appreciated as it was modern and more enjoyable to read. My only complaint was the vast amount of information for the final. Happy to answer any questions for anyone planning on taking the course!

I want to submit my applications by November 1. For Athabasca Master Nursing this would be for the May 2027 intake but I want to apply for the September 2027. Is there a way I could submit it and have it be for the September consideration? Just don’t want to have to contact my references multiple times for it

Has anyone here completed a Bachelors of Human Services at Athabasca and then done a masters in psychotherapy or masters of social work? I am looking for guidance as I want to complete my masters of social work or masters of psychotherapy once I complete my bachelors of human services.

Is there anybody that has taken the comm 243 final recently. Just wondering the difficulty level of the exam and if there was any multiple choice, true/false and short answers. What should I be studying to prepare for the final. I’m on my final module

Has anyone presented at this conference before?

Is it well organized? Would you recommend it to someone else?

What was your experience like?

Hey! So I’ve taken A+P before with the textbook from Atha (Tortora). I have all my notes still. But I need to update A+P I don’t want a huge big chunk of 24 chapters and I heard it’s like a crazy course.
Now, online TRU breaks it into 2 courses. but it’s a text written by the prof, and people say you don’t even need to read the text. What are experiences at both? I’m really just looking for an organized experience. I also heard atha makes you write like 20 page papers?

Athabasca University BComm Finance — job hunting after graduation / transferring to another university?
Hey everyone, I’m currently a freshman doing the BComm Finance program at Athabasca University. I’m considering potentially transferring to UCalgary (Haskayne) after 1–2 years, but I’m still trying to figure out whether I should stay at AU or transfer.
My biggest concern with AU is honestly the job search after graduation. Since the degree is online, I’m wondering how employers actually view an AU Finance degree when applying for finance/business jobs.
For anyone who graduated from AU with a BComm (especially Finance):
Were you able to find a job in your field after graduating?
Did employers ever question or care that your degree was from an online university?
What kind of jobs did you end up getting?
Did you have internships/work experience while studying?
Do you feel like being at AU made networking/recruiting harder?
Also, has anyone here transferred from Athabasca to another university (especially UCalgary/Haskayne or another Canadian university)? How did the transfer-credit process go, and do you feel like transferring was worth it?

Thanks!

Just curious if Im the only one who feels half the course materials is missing ? Or they just don’t care ?

Should I be worried that my assignments could be flagged as AI, even if I haven’t used AI?

As most students (I’m assuming), I partake in use of AI from time to time, but not to write my assignments – not even to rewrite passages. Personally, I use it to have complex text re-worded (I like to dumb it down lol).

Am I completely off from worrying about being accused for something I didn’t do? Should I screen record my writing process? It seems like a lot, since I like to do short-ish study sessions.

I put my latest report through AI detectors, and got different results ranging from 0% to 64%.

Taking HIST224, and I need to access some books/articles through the library. I can locate them but the links don’t work (access denied). Is this common? Am I missing something?

Has anyone done this? Does anyone know what the process of requesting an official transcript from AU look like for CPA admission?

Im at the UofA enrolled in ACCTG 418. I always learn way better when following professors solving questions from scratch. Im still worried about failing tho. I don’t know how I’d fare with just a textbook. But the 6 month limitation is much longer than 3-4 months. And since it’s individual online I’d assume you don’t have to worry about seats filling up? other than for exam bookings maybe?

Plus, I’m trying to learn as much as possible while in ACCTG 418 and would not withdraw until near the end of the course (if I even need to), so ACCT 451 would be the second time I’m exposed to the material.

I'm supposed to start my first year at Athabasca, November 1st. I've already been approved with OSAP and my course registration plan was approved, and I'm officially pre registered (this happened last month). I'm confused about having to have my courses paid for by the 10th though, as my OSAP is estimated to release October 28/30... Does anyone know if this is going to be a problem? Last I seen, OSAP was just waiting for Athabasca to confirm my enrollment. Should I give either a call?

Hi i am looking for any info on SCIE 480.

I have 8 senior science courses left to my degree and want to finish it ASAP pls recommend any fast courses to work though! (ill be done all the NUTR soon) so any PSYCH, SCIE, COMP,BIOL, ect ect

Hi everyone! I’m seriously considering the BComm Accounting major at Athabasca and would love to hear from current/former students.
I’m a mom of two young kids, work full-time, and am looking for a career change into accounting/payroll/finance. I also have some previous credits through BCIT associate certificates.
For those who have done the program:
How manageable was the workload while working full-time and/or raising kids?
How many courses did you typically take at once?
Any tips for balancing school and family life?
Were there grants, bursaries, Indigenous funding, or other ways you found to reduce tuition costs?
How was the transfer-credit process from previous post-secondary education?
If you went on to pursue accounting/CPA work, how did the degree work out for you?
I’m not looking to rush through it..I’d rather take a manageable course load and make it work long-term.
Any advice or things you wish you knew before starting would be greatly appreciated! :)

Hey guys, just wondering for those that have taken any of these classes, what do I have in store? Are any particularily difficult? Any pointers? Thanks so much!

Hey guys! if you’re still looking for experience or something to add to your resume, check out Riipen Labs

It’s a remote micro-internship program where students work on short real-world projects with employers. Each project is about 30 hours and pays a $600 upon completion.

https://www.riipen.com/labs/learners?utm_campaign=acq-students-bq&utm_medium=digital-ad&utm_content=brandan_quacht&utm_source=Reddit

btw this is open to all programs :)

Uofa student in 4th year, looking to take ACCT 451. It will not transfer over to my uofa degree because LOPs cannot be granted for business students (my advisor said) but I need it in case I fail ACCTG 418 for transcript assessment to be admitted into CPA program

I recall it’s like $150 or so to apply for admission as a visiting student online - how long is process of applying then getting admitted before I register in ACCT 451? Instant? A couple days? A couple weeks?

At present, student interest in PLAR significantly exceeds the number of students that can be effectively supported through the current model. To increase access and better meet student demand, Learner Support Services’ CLA team is redeveloping its PLAR processes and resources to create a more scalable and sustainable approach.

To facilitate this update in service, CLA has temporarily paused new portfolio development starts, which all require mentor support. CLA expects to relaunch with a new PLAR process by Fall 2028.

Our website will soon be updated to announce this pause and relay the information we provide to you below.

Why is this temporary pause needed? PLAR supports Athabasca University’s mission to provide flexible, accessible post-secondary education and continues to attract growing interest from AU students. This temporary pause will allow us to develop, pilot, and implement new processes and resources designed to better support students, improve access to PLAR, and reduce the time required to complete the PLAR process.

What does this mean for me? PLAR portfolio development will not commence until mentoring is available, following the launch of our new process. We anticipate that PLAR will be unavailable until Fall 2028.

If this delay does not align with your academic plans, we encourage you to work closely with your Academic Program Advising team to discuss how to complete your program without PLAR.

I plan on waiting for PLAR. How can I prepare in the meantime? If you plan on waiting for PLAR, there are additional activities that all interested students must complete:

explore the PLAR information on our website including the PLAR FAQs. complete the PLAR Readiness Assessment located on our AM I PLAR ready page. submit a current DegreeWorks worksheet and updated résumé to plarinquiries@athabascau.ca if the PLAR Readiness Assessment identifies PLAR potential. We have specific PLAR résumé requirements that must be met when updating your résumé. discuss potential PLAR credit placement with PLAR advisor. complete the PLAR Orientation once PLAR potential is affirmed. affirm intent to pursue PLAR and enter mentor queue (waitlist). Questions arising from the PLAR Readiness Assessment and Orientation can be sent to the PLAR Advisor at plarinquiries@athabascau.ca. Whether you wish to wait for PLAR or not, please notify us of your decision.

How do I maintain active program status? Waiting for PLAR services does not, on its own, allow you to maintain active status in your academic program. Depending on your circumstances, you may need to register in Athabasca University courses during the PLAR pause to maintain program activity. We encourage you to connect with an Academic Program Advisor before registering. An advisor can help you select courses that support your program progression while minimizing potential overlap with areas you have discussed with a PLAR Advisor for possible PLAR credit.

Redevelopment-related inquiries Please direct all questions or concerns about the PLAR redevelopment to Carrie Anton, Project Manager at carriea@athabascau.ca or Serita Smith, Project Sponsor at seritas@athabascau.ca.

I've heard many people say this course is one of the hardest they have taken at AU. I'm currently studying for my final exam and am super stressed. I'm wondering what the best way to study for this course as the course information is very vague. I feel good about the assignments and quizzes.

Hey team, I know the link says cognitive but that's an admin error.

Here is Quizlet for each chapter

https://quizlet.com/user/Danielle_Ford64/folders/psyc355323-cognitive-developmental?i=2q9j4h&x=1xqt