Neurodiversity Immersive Campus Experience (NICE)
NICE Days is an on-campus experience for incoming undergraduate students who identify as neurodivergent.
Get acquainted with campus life, supports and neurodivergent peers
Neurodiversity Immersive Campus Experience (NICE) is a free two-day UCalgary initiative to help incoming first-year undergraduate students who self-identify as neurodivergent. By participating in workshops, tours, and discussions, this experience provides students with a supportive environment in their transition from high school to university.
Participating students will also be engaged in ongoing sensory-friendly and supportive learning environments that benefit students’ learning needs and support their wellbeing. Students will be introduced to other neurodivergent peers, helpful campus supports and programs, and provided with information on university life.
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What is NICE Days?
Neurodiversity Immersive Campus Experience (NICE) Days is a free UCalgary initiative for first-year undergraduate neurodivergent students. It is a two-day, on-campus program that will introduce students to other neurodivergent peers, access campus supports and programs, and provide information on university life.
Our goal is to provide you with a supportive environment and access to helpful campus resources to help you transition successfully to university learning.
NICE Days is on-campus program that takes place on Monday, August 25 and Tuesday, August 26 from 9am to 4pm.
Open to applicants who:
- are neurodivergent students entering their first year of
undergraduate studies - are starting studies in the fall of 2025
When: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday, August 25th and Tuesday, August 26th
Arrival Time: Arrive at 8:45 a.m. as sessions will start at 9:00 a.m.
Where: UCalgary, MacEwan Hall (specific location details will be emailed)
Why attend NICE Days?
“NICE Days is a welcoming program that eases the transition into university for neurodivergent students. It provides sensory-friendly supports and a safe environment to meet other neurodivergent peers!”
Victoria Lye
(NICE Days student, 2023)
Nice Days FAQ
NICE Day is a free program for students who identify as neurodivergent. This program will take place on Monday, August. 26 and Tuesday, August 27 from 9am to 4pm. NICE Days will be held at UCalgary main campus, MacEwan Hall, 402 Collegiate Blvd NW. Please arrive by 8:45am, more details will be sent via email. Lunch will be provided, and breaks are built into the schedule.