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.”
| JULY | ||||
| Event (Sessions may be subject to change) | Format | Office | Date | Time (All sessions delivered in Mountain Time) |
| Designing your First Year at University | Virtual (Zoom) | Centre for Career and Life Design | 17th July | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM |
| Finding Housing in Calgary | Virtual (Zoom) | International Student Services | 18th July | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
| Supporting Your Transition to University | Virtual (Register Here) | Student Wellness Services | 23rd July | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
| First Up - Family Transition to University | Virtual (Register Here) | Student Success Centre | 26th July | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
| Financing Your Education 102 | Virtual (Zoom) | Enrolment Services | 30th July | 2:00 PM |
| AUGUST | ||||
| First Up - Family Transition to University | Virtual (Register Here) | Student Success Centre | 8th August | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
| Student Mental Health 101: Ask a Counsellor | Virtual (Register Here) | Student Wellness Services | 14th August | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
| First Up - Family Transition to University | In-person (Register Here) | Student Success Centre | 15th August | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Social Courage Workshop and Speed Friending Event | In-person (Register Here) | Student Wellness Services | 21st August | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
| First Up - Family Transition to University | In-person (Register Here) | Student Success Centre | 22nd August | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| NICE Days - Neurodiverse Immersive Campus Experience | In-person (Register Here) | Student Success Centre | 26th & 27th August | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (arrival time is 8:45 AM) |
| Life Design: Designing Your First Year at University | In-person (MSC 171) | Centre for Career and Personal Development | 27th August | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
Graduate Student Orientation
Set yourself up for success by attending Graduate Student Orientation. Learn about important university regulations, services and more.
International Student Orientation
Attend International Student Orientation, an important pre-class information session about immigration, working in Canada, life in Calgary and more.
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.
New Student Orientation
Date: Thursday, August 29 & Friday, August 30, 2024
Cost: Orientation events are free for all new UCalgary students