University of Calgary

About Campus

THE NUMBERS

2
Bookstores
213
Hectares of campus
65
Academic Clubs
7
Intramural Sport Leagues
16
Dinos Athletic Teams
24
Places to eat
22.2
Average Age of an Undergraduate Student
5,363
Faculty and Staff Members
2
Olympic Training Facilities

Live your Life on Campus

The U of C has 213 hectares of space for you to learn on, live on, and experience. We’ve got world-class athletic programs, unforgettable celebrations, a wealth of opportunities to meet new people and make new friends, and more. Make our campus your own.

KICK OFF!

The U of C’s homecoming football game is more than just a game. It’s a campus tradition guaranteed to get you going. Join fellow U of C students, alumni and staff members cheering on the men’s football team in a nail-biting battle for domination on the field. Don’t miss this event in September 2009 and KICK OFF! your start as a University of Calgary student.

Best
...place to Study:MacKimmie Library. It’s super quiet and if you can grab a table facing a window on the higher floors, you can enjoy a great view of campus and downtown Calgary.
...food on Campus:The Den has awesome food and great deals for students. Grab a burger or drink!
...coffee on Campus:The Coffee Company in MacHall. The hardest part is deciding what kind of coffee you want, since there’s a ton of variety there.
...place to Hang Out:The MacHall food court. It’s always buzzing with activity, and you can’t walk through without seeing at least one person you know.
...event:KICKOFF! It’s a great way to start off the new year. You get to hang out with friends (and meet new ones), cheer on the Dinos and take in a tailgate party. Wear Red!
...way to Avoid the Freshman 15:Eat healthy and workout! There are lots of healthy food choices on campus, and you have free access to the fitness centre. Use it in the morning or at the end of the day to avoid lineups.
Complete 'Best of Campus' List

Driving to campus? Taking transit?

You can get pretty much anywhere in Calgary from campus by car, bicycle, walking or transit. In fact, we encourage you to go green and take advantage of one of Canada’s best transit systems and your unlimited use transit pass (UPass), included with your tuition.

Located in Calgary's North-West quadrant, the University of Calgary is easily accessible no matter which way you're coming to campus. Calgary Transit is a cost-effective, easy way to get to campus. Several major bus routes serve the University of Calgary and a C-Train station is connected to campus.

Every Fall and Winter semester, you purchase a U-Pass. This is a transit pass that allows you to access transit for a substantially lower cost than regular passes (regularly $75 a month for adults) and lasts the semester . Be sure to take advantage of this unique offer while you're a student!

Get more information on taking transit to the U of C, or parking here.

Parking

There’s no denying it – parking is a precious commodity at the University of Calgary. Faculty, staff, current undergraduate students and graduate students get priority, and demand definitely outweighs supply. New students wanting a parking space must place their name on the appropriate lot wait list.

However, there are many other options for drivers. Pay lots are available for students on the list for a permanent spot or wanting an alternative to a semester or year pass. There are two parkades for public parking – the MacEwan Student Centre Parkade and the Art Parkade. You can buy a permit each semester for the Art Parkade, or for parking at nearby McMahon Stadium. Carpooling can also be a wise choice. In Lots 10, 11 and 32, vehicles with three or more people gain entry for a reduced daily fee. For more information on parking, visit the Parking Services website.

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