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) |
| First Up - Family Transition to University | Virtual (Register Here) | First-in-Family | 26th July | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
| Aspire Information Session | Virtual (Register Here) | Student Success Centre | 29th July | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Financing Your Education 102 | Virtual (Zoom) | Enrolment Services | 30th July | 2:00 PM |
| AUGUST | ||||
| Planning Your Semester: Time Management Tips for Incoming Students | Virtual (Register Here) | Student Success Centre | 1st August | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Planning Your Semester: Time Management Tips for Incoming Students | Virtual (Register Here) | Student Success Centre | 6th August | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
| First Up - Family Transition to University | Virtual (Register Here) | First-in-Family | 8th August | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
| Academic Success Strategies for First-Year Students | Virtual (Register Here) | Student Success Centre | 12th August | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Student Mental Health 101: Ask a Counsellor | Virtual (Register Here) | Student Wellness Services | 14th August | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
| Planning Your Semester: Time Management Tips for Incoming Students | Virtual (Register Here) | Student Success Centre | 15th August | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
| Transitioning to First Year | Virtual (Register Here) | Student Success Centre | 15th August | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| First Up - Family Transition to University | In-person (Register Here) | First-in-Family | 15th August | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Unwind at the Welcome Centre | In-person (Register Here) | International Student Services | 16th August | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Transitioning to First Year | Virtual (Register Here) | Student Success Centre | 20th August | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
| Social Courage Workshop and Speed Friending Event | In-person (Register Here) | Student Wellness Services | 21st August | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
| Transitioning to First Year as an International Student | Virtual (Register Here) | Student Success Centre | 22nd August | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Academic Success Strategies for First-Year Students | Virtual (Register Here) | Student Success Centre | 22nd August | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
| First Up - Family Transition to University | In-person (Register Here) | First-in-Family | 22nd August | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Level Up Your Learning: Academic Success Strategies Digital Badge | Virtual (Register Here) | Student Success Centre | 23rd August | 2:00 PM - 4:00 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 | Virtual (Register Here) | Centre for Career and Personal Development | 27th August | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
| Level Up Your Learning: Academic Success Strategies Digital Badge | In-person (Register Here) | Student Success Centre | 27th August | 1:00 PM - 3:00 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