Canadian Virtual University

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Canadian Virtual University
Motto: Education online from Accredited Canadian universities
Established:
President: Denis Mayer Laurentian University
Students: 100,000
Location: Flag of Canada, Ontario, Canada
Affiliations: AUCC, IAU, COU
Website: http://www.cvu-uvc.ca/

Canadian Virtual University (CVU) is a partnership of universities across Canada that offer over 2000 university courses, online and through distance education. The degree, certificate, or diploma earned is granted by one of their partner universities, which is considered the "home" university.

CVU is lead by a board of directors, namely heads of the participating universities. As for 2005, the President and Chair is Denis Mayer of Laurentian University.


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[edit] Mandate

The Canadian Virtual University (CVU) is a consortium of accredited Canadian universities which specializes in online and distance programs.

[edit] Programs

The Canadian Virtual University offers over 300 degrees, diplomas or certificates, and 2,500 individual courses through distance education or completely online. CVU universities accept each other's courses for transfer credit.

[edit] Partners

Acadia University Athabasca University Cape Breton University
Laurentian University Memorial University of Newfoundland Nipissing University
Royal Military College of Canada Royal Roads University Télé-université
Thompson Rivers University University of Manitoba University of New Brunswick

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