They include recent immigrants attempting to integrate university studies with life in a new country, single and two-parent families balancing employment, study and child care and students with disabilities taking on a new challenge. Many study part-time to maintain and 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.
Increased fees, insufficient child and family care, reduced numbers of evening and summer courses, offices that close at 5 p.m. and the lack of student aid are making it more difficult to get a degree part-time. APUS works to ensure that part-time students must access to the full range of programs, services and resources offered at the University of Toronto. APUS represents the concerns of part-time students in the decision making process of the University and the government. Our members sit on many important committees and meet regularly with decision-makers. For over 30 years, APUS has been successful in ensuring a credible and consistent voice for part-time students.