UofC

Undergraduate Programs in Education (UPE) is the home of undergraduate programs in the Werklund School of Education. In addition to housing the Associate Dean, the Directors of Student Experience and Directors of Field Experience, UPE connects students with any academic assistance they require.

Services include:

• Program advising for prospective and current students
• Field Experience advising
• Career advising
• Graduation checks and confirmation
• Changes of Program
• Leaves of Absence requests
• Letters of Permission for study at other institutions
• Degree Navigator assistance
• Diverse Qualifications applications and admissions
• New student registration

Location: Education Tower 230
Phone: 403.220.5639
Email: upe@ucalgary.ca
Website: werklund.ucalgary.ca/upe

Student advisors in UPE assist undergraduate students in the Five-Year BEd (Concurrent), Two-Year BEd (Consecutive), and Four-Year BEd (Community-Based) degree programs in planning their overall degree programs. For example, they provide advice and information for students on:

• Contextual (big-picture) questions about the Bachelor of Education Program
• Graduation checks and confirmation
• Changes of Program
• Letters of Permission for study at other institutions
• Degree Navigator assistance
• Program admission evaluation
• Admissions for special populations
• Student registration

Field Experience advisors in UPE assist undergraduate students in planning their Field Experiences as part of the BEd. For example, they provide advice and information for students on:

• Field Experience placements
• Field Experience course registration
• Field Experience advising

The Career Advisor in UPE supports undergraduate students in achieving their overall career goals and developing strategies for success in entering the profession of teaching. For example, they provide advice and information for students on:

• Career Planning
• Job Search Support
• Resume Reviews
• Career Workshops
• Online Job Postings
• Career Fairs
• Networking Events
• Information Sessions

Director, Student Experience

The Director, Student Experience in UPE supports undergraduate students in the BEd Concurrent and Consecutive programs who may require additional support and accommodation in order to enhance the students’ academic and overall student experience.

Director, Student Experience (Community-Based)

The Director, Student Experience (Community-Based) in UPE supports undergraduate students in the Four-Year BEd (Community-Based) program who may require additional support and accommodation in order to enhance the students’ academic and overall student experience.

Director, Field Experience

The Director, Field Experience in UPE provides leadership in the ongoing development of the BEd field experience curriculum, student assessment and assists with counseling students on matters regarding field experience.

Director, Field Experience (Community-Based)

The Director, Field Experience (Community-Based) in UPE provides leadership in the ongoing development of the BEd field experience curriculum, student assessment and assists with counseling students on matters regarding field experience as it relates to the Four-Year BEd (Community-Based) program.

Students in the BEd Concurrent program must also consult with an advisor from their co-operating faculty. Undergraduate Advising Offices are found in Arts, Science and Kinesiology.

Arts Students' Centre

Location: Social Sciences 102
Phone: 403.220.3580
Email: artsads@ucalgary.ca
Website: ucalgary.ca/undergraduate/

Undergraduate Science Centre

Location: Energy Environment & Experiential Learning (EEEL) 445
Phone: 403.220.8600
Email: usc@ucalgary.ca
Website: ucalgary.ca/science/undergraduate/usc

Faculty of Kinesiology Advising Office

Location: Kinesiology B 145
Phone: 403.220.7018 or 403.220.3407
Email: knesinfo@ucalgary.ca
Website: ucalgary.ca/knes/undergraduate

Student Success Centre

The Student Success Centre (SSC) provides broad educational planning, learning support, assistance with academic difficulties, academic program guidance, writing support, success seminars, and peer support.

Location: Taylor Family Digital Library, 3rd Floor
Phone: 403.220.5881
Email: success@ucalgary.ca
Website: ucalgary.ca/ssc/

Enrolment Services

Enrolment Services helps with registration issues and problems, fee payments, awards, financial aid, admissions questions, visiting and exchange students, open studies, transcripts, deferred exams, etc.

Location: MacKimmie Block (MB) Lobby
Phone: 403.210.7625
Website: ucalgary.ca/currentstudents/contact