They include recent immigrants integrating university studies with life in a new country, single and two-parent families balancing employment, study and childcare, and students with disabilities taking on a new challenge. Many study part-time to enhance their career prospects. Others study part-time to gain an understanding of the world of culture, art and politics. Given the changes in the Canadian economy since the inception of APUS, part-time study has become the only way for many students to balance university studies with the need to work and raise a family. However, it is not easy studying part-time.
Students face a constant struggle getting through university.
APUS works to ensure that part-time students have access to the full range of programs, services and resources offered at the University of Toronto. All U of T classes are eligible to elect part-time Class Representatives in the months of May, October and January. APUS represents the concerns of part-time students in the decision making process of the University and the Government. Our members sit on many university committees and meet regularly with decision-makers. Over the last 30 years, APUS has been successful in ensuring a credible and consistent voice for part-time students.