What to expect from the program
Academic Upgrading is course-based. The variety of delivery methods and times provides you with the most flexibility. Choose the delivery method that suits your learning style and availability.
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In-person: You will have four to five 90-minute classes per week in each course in fall/winter terms, and five three-hour classes per week in spring term. You may complete up to 20% of your coursework online.
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Online real-time: You will have four to five 90-minute online real-time classes per week in each course in the fall and winter terms, and five three-hour classes per week in the spring term. Students in the Wetaskiwin area can get instructional support and use computers at the Wetaskiwin campus to attend their online real-time classes.
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Online anytime: Work on your course when it is convenient for you and have up to 20 weeks to complete it. For more information about this delivery method, watch a video about online anytime courses.
After applying, you may meet with a readiness advisor to help your registration with academic advice or placement testing.
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In person |
Online real-time
(with independent learning) |
Online anytime |
| Fixed start, end, and exam dates |
✔ |
✔ |
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| Start anytime; study anytime |
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✔ |
| Study anywhere (fully online) |
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✔ |
✔ |
| Online testing |
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✔ |
✔ |
| Daily schedule flexibility |
Low |
Medium |
High |
Level of instructor direct support
(1-1 real-time support is available on request for all students) |
High |
High |
Medium |
| Level of students’ self-guided learning |
Low |
Medium |
High |
Real-time classes each week
(in person or online) |
4-5 |
4-5 |
0 |
