Students at Fall Orientation

New Student Orientation

A tradition over 20 years strong, students learn about the academic, student life and wellness services that can help them transition into life at the University of Calgary.

Summer Series Sessions

To learn more information about these sessions, and how to register, please click below on “View full events calendar.”

AUGUST
Transitioning to First YearVirtual (Register Here)Student Success Centre20th August12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Aspire Information Session for Award WinnersBy InvitationStudent Success Centre20th August4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Aspire Information SessionVirtual (Register Here)Student Success Centre21st August12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Social Courage Workshop and Speed Friending EventIn-person (Register Here)Student Wellness Services21st August2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Transitioning to First Year as an International StudentVirtual (Register Here)Student Success Centre22nd August10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Academic Success Strategies for First-Year StudentsVirtual (Register Here)Student Success Centre22nd August12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
First Up - Family Transition to UniversityIn-person (Register Here)Student Success Centre22nd August6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
A Student Panel for First Year Neurodivergent Students in Undergraduate or Graduate StudiesVirtual (Register Here)Student Success Centre23rd August11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Level Up Your Learning: Academic Success Strategies Digital BadgeVirtual (Register Here)Student Success Centre23rd August2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
NICE Days - Neurodiverse Immersive Campus ExperienceIn-person (Register Here)Student Success Centre26th & 27th August9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (arrival time is 8:45 AM)
Life Design: Designing Your First Year at UniversityVirtual (Register Here)Centre for Career and Personal Development27th August2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Level Up Your Learning: Academic Success Strategies Digital BadgeIn-person (Register Here)Student Success Centre27th August1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

 

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Featured events


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Graduate Student Orientation

Set yourself up for success by attending Graduate Student Orientation. Learn about important university regulations, services and more.

Find out more about Graduate Student Orientation

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International Student Orientation

Attend International Student Orientation, an important pre-class information session about immigration, working in Canada, life in Calgary and more.

Learn more about the International Student Orientation

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Your First Year Resource Guide

Your First Year Resource Guide is a web portal for new undergraduate students looking to learn about the campus experience, student services and academic readiness in the months before the fall semester.

Read more about Your First Year Resource Guide

New Student Orientation

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Date: Thursday, August 29 & Friday, August 30, 2024
Cost: Orientation events are free for all new UCalgary students

New Student Orientation Services

New Student Registration Assistance (NSRA)

Do you have questions about course registration? NSRA can provide you with answers about requisites, restrictions, registration errors, advising and course timetables.

Learn more about NSRA

Your First Year Resource Guide

A web portal for new undergraduate students looking to learn about the campus experience, student services and academic readiness in the months before the fall semester.

Learn more about Your First Year Resource Guide

Summer Series

Workshops (virtual and in-person) that complement the First Year Resource Guide, introduce students to key UCalgary campus resources that will help them be successful in their first year.

Learn more about the Summer Series

Ask Me

The Ask Me program enables student volunteers, staff and faculty across campus to help new students with a variety of topics. When students see an Ask Me button or poster in an office, they know that this person can help them.

Some Frequently Asked Questions