OPEN STUDIES
MANAGE YOUR STUDIES
You have applied to Open Studies and you are enrolled in the classes you want. We want to ensure that you are successful in your studies, so we have prepared a list of things you will need to know.
You are responsible for checking and adhering to all posted dates/deadlines and university policies.
Dates and deadlines
The Academic Schedule lists all the important dates and deadlines for the coming academic year including when classes start, tuition deadlines, add/drop deadlines, withdrawal deadlines, and exam periods.
University policies
You must check the University Policies that affect your courses including the Academic Standing, Student Rights and Responsibilities, Grading, and Course Repeat policies.
Academic Calendar
The authoritative source for official course descriptions and the rules and regulations that apply to MacEwan University students is the Academic Calendar.
Payment deadlines
You must pay your tuition and applicable fees by the deadline each term.
If you are withdrawn for non-payment, you will need to contact the Office of the University Registrar.
Find out what you owe
Tuition fees are assessed by credit. Your amount owing will be listed in myStudentSystem once you enrol in courses. If you adjust your enrolment, changes to your account balance will be updated overnight. Make sure you check myStudentSystem the next day to verify the amount you owe.
Make a payment
There are several ways to make a payment.
As a MacEwan University student, you must use your @mymacewan.ca account when you contact MacEwan University faculty and staff by email.
Access your student email through myPortal.MacEwan.ca.
The MacEwan Card Photo ID
The MacEwan Card is the official student identification and library card. Get your card from the library before classes start.
Textbooks
You can search for your textbooks online. To find the correct text books, you must know the courses and sections you are enrolled in. You can see which sections you are enrolled in on myStudentSystem.
You can purchase your books online or buy them at the bookstore on campus.
The deadlines listed in the academic schedule for adding, dropping and withdrawing from courses are strictly adhered to. Non-attendance in a course does not constitute a withdrawal from the course.
Get set up for success!
MacEwan has many resources to help you succeed in your studies. Don't wait until you are having problems to take advantage of these resources. Check the list of Campus Support areas.
Final exams
It is your responsibility to know when and where final examinations are scheduled and to arrive on time. You must be available for the entire exam period in case there are changes to your exam schedule.
Use the final exam planner to create an unofficial exam schedule. Then, confirm your final exam dates and location on myStudentSystem at the end of the first month of each term.
Further study
If you would like to continue your studies, we recommend that you speak with a member of our advising team regarding admission to other programs at MacEwan University.
You may complete up to 24 credits in Open Studies. To be eligible to register for courses beyond 24 credits, you must apply to and meet admission requirements for a certificate, diploma or degree program.
If you are planning to pursue a MacEwan University certificate, diploma or degree program after your Open Studies experience, it is important to apply and meet admission requirements as soon as possible.
All courses completed in this program are credit courses and may be transferable toward further study at post-secondary institutions in Alberta.