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Your student experience news feed at UCalgary. Discover student news, stories, and tips to help you navigate academics, services, and campus life with confidence. 

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The ABCs of UCalgary: Common terms and phrases

Step aside, Duo! We’ve got a helpful guide to some of the UCalgary lingo you might hear around campus

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Looking to get on a course waitlist for Fall?

Waitlists will be cleared on Sept. 8 and course registration will then become first-come, first-served.

Learn more about course waitlists »

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Want to take control of your finances?

Register for an upcoming Money Smart session and start building your financial confidence!

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Campus comes alive as thousands of new students kick off their UCalgary journey

2025 New Student Orientation, in photos and numbers

Latest student news and blogs

Never Say Never

How saying “yes” to co-op, research and studying abroad transformed my university experience

10 Things to do in Calgary this August

With a month left until the start of the fall term, here are some activities around the city to make your summer even more worthwhile

Three students. Three perspectives. One message: You’ve got this.

Starting university is exciting, challenging and a little overwhelming. We asked three UCalgary students to reflect on their first year and share the advice they wish they’d known before arriving on campus.

What makes you, you?

Discover your motivations, strengths and communication style with the MCode Assessment — and learn how you show up in classes, group projects, friendships and campus life.

Summertime tips for getting active on campus

Discover new spaces, simple habits, and everyday ways that can add more movement to your routine

UCalgary's SU Mental Health Award recognizes students for their advocacy in mental health and wellbeing

Celebrating four undergraduates and their commitment to improving mental health on campus.

Be supported

You want to make the most of your time at UCalgary, so we've made it easy for you to ensure that happens. Check out the sections below to learn about academics, finances and your life as a UCalgary student.

Academics

Everything related to your academic journey is in this section - from course registration to convocation and all the steps in between.

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Finances

This section contains all you need to know about tuition, fee payment options, scholarships, finances, student loans and tax receipts.

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Student Services

Exam preparation. Internship placements. Writing support. Resume help. Spiritual advising. Wellness services. Study abroad. We offer many free services to fit your needs.

Learn more about Student Services

Student Life

You're here to learn but you also want to have fun, right? Check out all the events, activities and experiences you can participate in while you’re on campus. 

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