Leadership and Student Engagement

The LSE is committed to helping every student thrive. Through new student orientation, facilitating peer connections in leadership and student life programming, and serving the community through ucalgarycares, the LSE connects students to one another, and to the wider campus community.
 

Whether you are studying and enjoying programs online or coming to campus, we are here to help you have an outstanding student experience. Contact Us

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Join the leadership program that helps you to make the most of your first year

Join the leadership program that helps you to make the most of your first year

Check out the Emerging Leaders Program, a free, year-long series of leadership workshops, retreats and events for approximately 200 first-year students...

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Attend Camp LEAD for weekend away with your UCalgary peers

Attend Camp LEAD for weekend away with your UCalgary peers

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Give yourself an A+ for leading an active lifestyle

Give yourself an A+ for leading an active lifestyle

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Four relaxing campus green spaces that you might have missed

Four relaxing campus green spaces that you might have missed

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Leadership Development

Whether you’re an established leader or just starting out, our programs support the development of leaders to channel their unique strengths, contribute to their communities and overcome challenges. Join us for on-demand workshops, year-long mentorship programs, our annual student leadership conference and much more.

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Orientation & Involvement

Transitions, such as starting university, are part of the student experience, and we want you to be successful. Fall Orientation is designed to help you thrive academically, personally and socially. Also, take advantage of year-round resources from the Online Orientation portal, and offer feedback as part of First Year Council. 

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Get Involved

Academics is an important part of your experience at UCalgary, but it isn’t everything. Whether you’re learning about extra-curricular activities that suit your interests in one of our Involvement Advising appointments, or how to locate and record volunteer opportunities using the Involvement Portal and Co-Curricular Record, be sure to connect with us if you’re looking to make your time at university the best it can be.

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Student Life

Developing a supportive network of friends and mentors will enrich your time on campus. Our Student Life programs foster a sense of community and connectedness with drop-in programming from the weekly meet-up style Unwind events, to the Last Lecture series, social Meet-Ups and the end-of-year UCalgaryStrong Festival.

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