- Admission
- Discounts
- Fee support for teens
- Portfolio Review for Adult Credit Courses
- Refunds
- Transfers
- Withdrawals
Credit-free courses are open to any adult 18 years and older or teen 13-18 years of age.
Credit-free courses beyond level I for adults and for teens all assume knowledge and technical skills in the medium. Introductory level instruction is not included beyond level I course curriculums. See individual course prerequisites for details.
Certificate courses are for adults. Please note that Jewellery+Metals certificate courses require prerequisites.
Credit courses offered through Extended Studies are open to the adult members of the public as well as to ACAD admitted students. A portfolio review may be required for non-admitted students prior to your first studio course.
Credit courses offered through Extended Studies are taught by regular ACAD faculty members and are equivalent to courses in our full-time day program. Attendance is kept and projects are marked. Homework is required and you will be expected to fully participate in all critical discussions in your class. You may apply these course credits toward an ACAD degree by meeting ACAD requirements for admission, which include a portfolio review and submission of your academic transcript.
First Year Studies courses through Extended Studies provide you with the opportunity to begin your art or design studies on a part-time basis and with more scheduling flexibility. We welcome students from the community and ACAD students who find this schedule appropriate for their needs.
Please note that when you register online for a credit course, your course history will be reviewed to ensure you meet the prerequisites (if any), including an Extended Studies portfolio review prior to admittance to your first studio course. We cannot process your registration until you have met the course prerequisites.
Extended Studies offers a 10% discount on credit-free courses to ACAD alumni and 25% to seniors 65 and up. Please advise us when you register; we do not revise registrations for the discount once confirmed.
Fee subsidy may be available to teens from low-income families through our Teen Artist Support Fund. Please contact the office for information on how to apply.
Credit courses offered through Extended Studies are open to the adult members of the public as well as to ACAD admitted students.
First Year Studies courses are foundation level credit courses that are regularly offered within ACAD's full-time day program, as well as through Extended Studies. They do not require pre-requisites, but some review is required before acceptance into your first studio course for credit through Extended Studies. You may follow any one of three options:
- Submit a copy of a previously earned diploma or degree to Extended Studies
- Present a small portfolio (6-7 pieces or work showing variety of mediums and techniques) in a one-on-one meeting with the program head
- Attend a one-on-one meeting with the program head to discuss your intent.
Please contact Extended Studies for procedures and deadlines for each of these options.
For Courses
Refunds will be issued based on the date your written withdrawal is received at Extended Studies by mail, fax, email or hand delivery and according to the following schedule:
- Withdrawals received prior to seven calendar days immediately preceding the start date of the course will receive a refund of fees, less a $60 + GST processing fee.
- Withdrawals received during the final seven calendar days immediately preceding the start date of the course, and prior to the second scheduled class, will be refunded 50% of the fees paid, less a $60 + GST processing fee.
- Withdrawals received after the second class will not qualify for a refund.
For Workshops
To qualify for a refund of fees, less a $60 + GST processing fee, withdrawals must be received in writing prior to seven calendar days immediately preceding the start date of the workshop, or as specified in the workshop information. Late withdrawals will not qualify for a refund.
You may transfer to another course within the same semester before your course begins, without being charged an administrative fee.
Withdrawals must be made in writing and will be in effect from the date the notice is received at the Alberta College of Art + Design. Written notice of withdrawal can be mailed, faxed, emailed or delivered to the Extended Studies office during office hours
Please refer to our refund policy to determine if a withdrawal from a non-credit course would be eligible for refund.
Written withdrawal from a credit course must be submitted to the office by the formal Withdrawal Without Penalty date for that course or a failure grade may be recorded on your academic record.
- Registration Form (PDF, 1.8 MB)
- Teen Permission Form
(PDF, 78 KB) - Withdrawal Refund Policy + Request (PDF, 59 KB)
