Neurodivergent Students

Providing neurodivergent students with the tools to succeed academically and build community as their whole selves. 

Two students sitting at a table using sensory tools working on a word search and reading a comic book.

What's New?

Nice Days

NICE Days, free 2-day initiative for incoming students who are neurodivergent. 

Welcome to the Student Success Centre

We all learn and interact differently; this includes the way we think and experience the environment around us. At the Student Success Centre (SSC) we provide supports that can help you optimize your learning experience. 

What supports can I access?

Academic Support

Meet with an academic development specialist. 

Learn more about Academic Support

Peer Communities and Meetups

Join a space or event that is personalized for you.  

Learn more about Peer Communities and Meetups

NICE Days

A free program for first-year neurodivergent students

Learn more about NICE Days

Faculty & Staff Workshop Series

A Neurodivergent Student Perspective workshop series presented by NICE student mentors.  

Faculty & Staff Workshops

NICE Peer Community

NICE (Neurodiversity Immersive Campus Experience) is a students-in-partnership initiative where student mentors and volunteers work together to create a neuroinclusive experience. 

I’m Kamilah (she/her) and I am a 2nd year BSc. chemistry student and I’m also a NICE student mentor. My interests include history, science, music, human behaviour, and social activism.​

I’m Faith (she/they) and I am an actuarial science second-year student. ​ I’m a NICE Student Mentor. In my free time, I enjoy reading and knitting. 

Hi my name is Amanda (she/her). I’m a NICE student mentor. I'm an MSc student at UCalgary studying human and wildlife coexistence, and I'm passionate about science communication and conservation. I love animals and badminton, and I'm always on the lookout for cool birds!​

My name is Chelsea (She/Her) and I am a biomedical science student. I’m also a NICE student volunteer. In my free time I enjoy skiing, singing and yoga. I am passionate about blending my background in the arts with my degree in science.

Hi, my name is Varinder (he/him), I am recent graduate with a BSc in psychology. I’m a NICE student volunteer.

We want to recognize our NICE Community who we collaborate with to make this initiative happen. Neurodiversity Support Office, Student Wellness Services, Student Accessibility Services, Neurodiversity & Work-Integrated Learning, Global Learning and Student Success Centre.

The NICE Program is a quality money project brought to you by your Students' Union.

Navigating university- and the world at large- can be incredibly taxing as a neurodivergent person. As a student, the NICE program has given me the opportunity to discuss the realities of neurodivergence with others without fear of judgement or being misunderstood. The NICE events offered are some of the only places where I haven’t felt the need to hide intrinsic parts of myself

Kamilah Maudsley, She/Her

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, NICE Student Mentor

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Contact Us

Don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions.

Heather Thompson

Academic Development Specialist
& Coordinator, NICE Program

heather.thompson1@ucalgary.ca

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