Students at 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.

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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.

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New Student Orientation

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Date: Thursday, August 28 & Friday, August 29, 2025
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