Current first year students
Ready to start your Winter semester strong? Check out Re-orientation week January 19 – 23, 2026 for Start Fresh welcome, Connection fair, food, and fun!
After you’ve arrived
You’ve just finished Orientation—now the real journey begins! Your first year is full of opportunities, challenges, and new experiences. Whether you’re figuring out your course load, making friends, or planning your future career, UCalgary has the tools, people, and programs to support you every step of the way.
Your First-Year Resource Guide (FYRG)
All first-year students are part of the First-Year Resource Guide on D2L, a digital hub designed exclusively for your first year. Keep checking in — new content, updates, and events are posted year-round to keep you engaged and on track.
- Stay informed with timely announcements and reminders for important dates and deadlines
- Explore curated modules that guide you through everything from academic success tips to student wellness
- Join a community of fellow first-year students to share experiences and connect with peers
- Discover events and opportunities that help you relax, build community and get involved
Events
The best way to feel at home at UCalgary is to get involved. Whether you want to explore academic skills, make new friends, or simply try something new, there’s always something happening on campus.
Book advising appointments, register for workshops, find career support
Elevate is your one-stop platform for:
- Booking academic and career advising appointments
- Registering for workshops, panels, and events
- Searching for jobs, co-op, internships and work-integrated learning opportunities
Need help getting started?
Manage your courses, finances, and student record
Your Student Centre (my.ucalgary.ca) is where you can:
- Register or drop courses
- Review your To Do list for important next steps
- Check grades and track your academic progress
- Review your financial account, pay fees, and accept awards
- Update your program or major
- Request official letters and enrolment verification
Stay on top of deadlines
Missing an important date can impact your grades, fees or academic progress — bookmark this page early! Key Academic Dates lists:
- Add/drop and withdrawal deadlines
- Fee payment deadlines
- University holidays and closures
Understand your health and dental coverage
All full-time undergraduate students (three or more courses per session) are automatically enrolled in the Student Health and Dental Plan, managed by the Students’ Union. Here you can:
- Find answers about your coverage and benefits
- Learn how to make a claim
- Opt-out if you have alternate coverage
Find your way around campus
The Interactive Room Finder helps you:
- Locate classrooms, labs and buildings
- Explore UCalgary’s campuses
- Find walking routes between locations
Get IT help and tech support
Need help navigating UCalgary’s online systems, troubleshooting a tech issue, or learning to protect yourself from phishing? UService IT Support offers:
- Technical support for university hardware, software and applications
- Help with account access, passwords, and multi-factor authentication
- Assistance with campus Wi-Fi, printing, and hardware issues