UofC

To be considered for Open Studies, applicants must meet the following requirements:

A. Academic Requirements

1. Hold a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

B. Submit the following documents:

2. A transcript reflecting the credential awarded.
3. University of Calgary Alumni are not required to provide transcripts.
4. Provide proof of English Language Proficiency Requirements (see A.11 English Language Proficiency).

C. Be in good standing.

The following limitations apply to Open Studies:

1. Students discontinued from Open Studies at the University of Calgary based on low GPA may not apply to Open Studies for a period of 12 months since the end of the term in which they were last registered. Students must reapply for admission and meet the current Open Studies admission requirements.
2. Students who have been discontinued more than once from Open Studies are not eligible for readmission to Open Studies.
3. Students discontinued from Open Studies at the University of Calgary based on reaching the 36 units Open Studies maximum are not eligible for readmission to Open Studies.
   
4. Students discontinued from Open Studies at the University of Calgary based on withdrawing from more than 15 units are not eligible for Open Studies, unless they apply through Diverse Qualifications.
5. Students who are currently under suspension from a University of Calgary Faculty or from another post-secondary institution must wait until their suspension period has ended before they can apply to Open Studies. Students must meet the current Open Studies admission requirements.
6. Students who are required to withdraw from a University of Calgary Faculty or from another post-secondary institution must wait a minimum of 12 months before they can apply to Open Studies. Students must meet the current admission requirements for Open Studies.
7. Students who have been expelled from a Faculty at the University of Calgary for academic or non-academic misconduct are not permitted to apply to Open Studies until 24 months have passed since the end of the term in which they were last registered.

Students admitted to Open Studies have one year from their admitted term to attend at least one course; otherwise, they will be inactivated.