Pathway 3
Students and recent graduates of an accredited university
If you are a student currently studying actuarial science at an accredited university or a recent graduate, you can explore your options for pursuing your ACIA designation.
Complete another Associate-level credential and have it recognized by the CIA
In this route, you complete a recognized Associate designation through another actuarial organization before getting your ACIA designation. You can take the experience route or the fast track. Fast-tracking requires a CIA-specified Fellowship examination, but with a reduced Canadian-experience requirement.
Recognized Associate designations include those granted by:
- Actuarial Society of South Africa (South Africa)
- Casualty Actuarial Society (United States)
- Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (United Kingdom)
- Institute of Actuaries of Australia (Australia)
- Society of Actuaries (United States)
- Society of Actuaries in Ireland (Ireland)
You might consider this path if:
- You want to complete a designation from another actuarial organization before becoming ACIA and are actively doing Canadian work
- You prefer to use the SOA or CAS education system as opposed to the new CIA open-book Fellowship exams and modules
- You want to hold more than one Associate-level designation
Steps for Pathway 3
- Find out if your completed credentials and/or exams are recognized by the CIA
- Successfully complete the ACIA modules (if not exempt)
- Complete the Professionalism Workshop
- Complete ACIA membership application
- Pursue FCIA if and when ready