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.

Three students hold Ask Me buttons

We're here to help

We know the first few weeks back on campus can be overwhelming. If you need directions, have questions about your academic schedule or about student programs and events, be sure to look for the red Ask Me symbol.


Some Frequently Asked Questions

Each faculty has their own faculty advisors who can assist you in changing your major. Applications to change your major are due Feb. 1 of each year and can be completed in your Student Centre (my.ucalgary.ca). Advisors are also available through the Student Success Centre; visit their website to learn how to make an appointment.

Fall Term 2024

You have until Thursday, September 12 to drop a course without financial penalty and there will be no academic record of the course that is dropped. If you wish to add or swap a class, the deadline is Friday, September 13.

The last day to withdraw from courses is Friday, December 6. A withdrawal results in a "W" (withdrawal) recorded for the course on your transcript and tuition will not be refunded. 

Winter Term 2025

You have until Thursday, January 23 to drop a course without financial penalty and there will be no academic record of the course that is dropped, and Friday, January 24 to add or swap a course.

Last day to withdraw from courses is Friday, April 11. A withdrawal results in a "W" (withdrawal) recorded for the course on your transcript and tuition will not be refunded. 

Before dropping a course, book an appointment with your Academic Advisor to discuss degree requirements. Be sure to check in with your Academic Advisor to discuss what impact dropping a course could have on your degree progress.

To drop a class, log on to your Student Centre via https://my.ucalgary.ca

click on “Search for Classes”, “Enroll”, and then “Drop”.

You're eligible for a Unicard if you have a UCID number and are enrolled in classes. You can pick your Unicard up at the Main Lobby of the International House, located across from Kinesiology A and close to the Olympic Oval. You can find it using the interactive room finder.

You can submit your photo and personal information online. For details on where to pick up your Unicard, or for any other questions, please visit the Unicard website.

 

To view all of the required courses for your degree, you can use our online Academic Requirements Tool. You can also refer to the university's Academic Calendar for program sequencing, or you can speak to an advisor from your faculty.

Yes there is! In addition to downloadable maps, the there is an interactive campus room finder that student, staff and the community can use to locate rooms on campus. The interactive map runs on both desktop computers and smartphones. Visit the webpage to see the map.

You can opt out of the undergraduate health and dental insurance plan if you have comparable coverage through another provider. The deadline to opt out (or to move to a family plan) is the fee payment deadline each semester. To opt out, you can complete the online form or visit the SU Health and Dental Plan Office located in room MSC 352 (on the third floor of MacEwan Student Centre).  

SU Clubs is a Student Union organized database of over 300 student clubs where you'll find people who connect on hobbies like cooking, music, anime and video games to cultural, political and community initiatives to events like skiing, dancing and much more. Basically, if you're interested in a topic, there's a club for it. 

Meet your peers by signing up for an SU Student Club today.

We have made it as easy as possible to connect directly with us. You can join us online or in-person throughout the year for many of our prospective student events and guided campus tours. Check the website here.

Volunteer as an Ask Me Greeter

If you are a staff member or upper-year student and would like an Ask Me poster or pin, or would like to volunteer as an Ask Me Greeter, please complete the form below.