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Bold choice Bright future Viewbook 2020-21
The University of Calgary would like to
acknowledge the traditional territories
contents
of the people of the Treaty 7 region in
4 Five reasons to choose UCalgary
Southern Alberta, which includes the
6 Fast facts
Blackfoot Confederacy (comprising the
8 Your city
Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai First Nations),
as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation, 10 Your university
and the Stoney Nakoda (including the 12 Student life
Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley First 14 Welcome to your new home in residence
Nations). The City of Calgary is also 16 Academic life
home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, 18 Areas of study
Region 3. The University of Calgary is 22 Admission requirements
situated on land adjacent to where the 26 Provincial equivalents
Bow River meets the Elbow River, and the 28 Additional admission information
traditional Blackfoot name of this place 29 English language requirements
is “Moh’kins’tsis,” which we now call the 30 Budgeting for your first year
City of Calgary. 32 Your next steps to becoming a Dino
34 Connect with us
Learn about our Indigenous Strategy,
ii' taa'poh'to'p, at: ucalgary.ca/indigenous
2 3
a bold choice
five reasons to
choose UCalgary
1 Excellence in academics
Choose from a range of high-quality programs at one of the
top 250 universities in the world. A community committed
to excellence, UCalgary has 18 alumni who became Rhodes
Scholars and our Faculty of Kinesiology is the #1 sport
science school in North America.
2 Research opportunities
Join a leading Canadian research university. With $487.8
million in sponsored research funding in 2018-19, UCalgary
provides many students the opportunity to gain valuable
research experience while helping overcome some of
society's greatest challenges.
3 A supportive community
Access the support you need throughout your degree.
With academic advising at the Student Success Centre,
employment preparation through Career Services,
mental health and wellness professionals at Student
Wellness Services, and much more, you'll find
the services and supports you need to thrive at
our university.
4 Earn while you learn
Take advantage of various employment options
throughout your degree. UCalgary offers exciting,
paid co-operative education and internship
opportunities with companies such as BMW
and Garmin.
5 Adventurous lifestyle
Explore world-famous destinations like Banff
and Lake Louise. With the Rocky Mountains UCalgary offers a rich learning environment where you’re encouraged to
only an hour away, it's no wonder Calgary is participate in innovative research, competitive co-ops and internships,
the fifth most livable city in the world. and exciting international exchanges. To help you thrive, you’ll also find
a variety of support services available including academic and career
advising, student-life programming, and health and wellness services.
4 5
our university Mo shùile
togam suas
Our university motto
#6 TOP RESEARCH UNIVERSITY IN CANADA (in Gaelic) is "I will
lift up my eyes"
27,000+ UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
Home of the
14 FACULTIES
Dinos
18 RHODES SCHOLARS
185,000 ALUMNI IN MORE THAN
150 COUNTRIES
360 INVENTIONS AND INNOVATIONS Choose from
SINCE 2017
250+
programs
95% FIRST-YEAR UNDERGRADUATE
RETENTION RATE
94% GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT RATE
Founded in
46 U SPORTS NATIONAL 1966
CHAMPIONSHIPS UCalgary has six broad research priorities that include Energy
with origins in the
Innovation for today and tomorrow; Infections, Inflammation early 1900s
and Chronic Diseases; Human Dynamics in a Changing World;
Engineering Solutions for Health; New Earth-Space Technologies;
14 OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC and Brain and Mental Health. The researchers pictured here
successfully teleported a photon six kilometres, which may lead
MEDALS WON BY STUDENTS to a future with more secure communications.
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Drawing top performers, Calgary's Folk
Music Festival is held annually at Prince's
Island Park.
your city
Home to 1.4 million people, Calgary is Canada's youngest city, a Professional sports teams
global finance hub and an economic powerhouse. It's truly a city Calgary boasts professional hockey, football, lacrosse
of great opportunity, shaped by passion, creative energy and an and soccer teams. Most teams offer student pricing for
events with dedicated university nights.
entrepreneurial spirit. Attending UCalgary means tapping into that
spirit and beginning the adventure of a lifetime.
Canada Olympic Park and Winsport
Home to Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame, Winsport offers
QUALITY OF LIFE LIFESTYLE summer luge, bobsled and BMX courses, along with
skiing, snowboarding and tubing in the winter.
5TH MOST LIVEABLE CITY IN NORTH AMERICA'S MOST EXTENSIVE
THE WORLD PATHWAY AND BIKEWAY NETWORK
ONE OF CANADA'S SAFEST 6 MAJOR MOUNTAIN SKI RESORTS Bow River
MAJOR CITIES WITHIN 3 HOURS OF UCALGARY The Bow River is at the heart of Calgary. Take a bike ride
on the river pathway system, enjoy some of Calgary’s
top restaurants on its banks or give river surfing a try.
EMPLOYMENT WEATHER & CLIMATE
CANADA'S SUNNIEST MAJOR CITY
INNOVATION CAPITAL OF CANADA Calgary’s Music Mile and the National Music Centre
(333 SUNNY DAYS PER YEAR)
The Music Mile is a vibrant stretch of live music venues.
ENERGY CAPITAL OF CANADA AVERAGE DAILY MAXIMUM OF 21.9° C It's also home to Studio Bell’s National Music Centre, which
AND GLOBAL FINANCE HUB IN SUMMER AND -1.4° C IN WINTER houses several different Canadian music halls of fame.
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Exceptional facilities
The Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking
A space to share knowledge and turn ideas into
practical solutions, the Hunter Hub is dedicated
to helping students develop entrepreneurial ways
Residence of thinking. It hosts the Energy New Venture
Dining Centre
Olympic Oval Competition each year, which introduces start-
ups to investors and industry leaders.
Outdoor Centre
MacEwan Lab Next Makerspace
Lab Next Student Centre
Makerspace This makerspace features freely available technology to develop and
design your own projects. Located in the Taylor Family Digital Library,
Hunter Hub for you can print and scan in 3D, use milling machines or editing suites, try
Entrepreneurial out a virtual reality simulator, and more.
Thinking
The Atrium
The Atrium
A favourite study space for students, the
Atrium features modern furniture, luscious
vegetation and lots of natural light.
The Outdoor Centre
The Outdoor Centre, part of the Faculty
Transit Station of Kinesiology and Active Living, has been
renting gear and teaching outdoor skills for more
than 40 years. Build skills in climbing, kayaking, biking and
many other sports, and rent the equipment you need to
play in the Canadian Rockies. As a student, gear up for the
outdoors with 10 per cent off rentals and a $25 credit.
your university
The Olympic Oval
Watch an international
speed skating competition
or take skating lessons on
Live and study in a park-like setting — a hub of social, cultural and academic life with the world's fastest ice in this
facility built for the Winter
strong campus traditions more than 50 years in the making. Attend a Dinos sporting event,
Olympic Games.
a performance at University Theatre or a presentation by an engaging professor. Day or
night, there’s always something new to discover. With transit connecting the university
to the rest of Calgary, it’s easy to explore the city too.
Explore the University of Calgary using Google Street View at: ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/tours-events Painting “The Rock”
An age-old campus tradition
Unearthed during the construction of campus buildings,
three large painted rocks have become an important part
of UCalgary culture. They are used by students for artistic
expression and to advertise events.
UCalgary's main campus is 526 acres of park-like space.
10 11
student life Fall Orientation features exciting
events to help students connect
with each other and build
community at our university.
Moments that will define you
You'll feel campus buzzing with energy throughout your time here — during Orientation,
your Induction Ceremony, the UCalgaryStrong Festival and your Convocation.
Exciting dance, drama and music events are held on campus throughout the year, and
many are free for students. Attend the boisterous Crowchild Classic with 15,000 of your
fellow classmates to cheer on the Dinos hockey teams. Participate in a service-learning
program that helps a local community. No matter how you choose to get involved, count
on making new friends and living new experiences.
300+
student clubs
50
intramural
155
countries represented
to join sports teams on campus
With numerous clubs on campus, Enjoy beginner and competitive Make new friends, broaden your Our programs and services are designed to help you get the most out of your
chances are good you’ll find one sports leagues, fitness classes, horizons and enjoy unique learning university experience. Examples include the following services:
that interests you. The Humans and recreational sports clubs for opportunities by participating in
of UCalgary, the Dungeons and building skills and developing UCalgary's experiential learning Career Services Student Accessibility Services Student Wellness Services
Dragons Club, the Community technique. You can also access programs in locations such as The expert staff at Career Dedicated to creating an Access counselling, medical
Garden Club, and the Relectric Car our world-class Active Living Toronto, Costa Rica and the Yukon. Services will help you prepare equitable and supportive learning appointments, chiropractic and
Team are just a few of the many recreational facilities. You'll connect with the greater for a career you'll love. Talk to environment, Student Accessibility massage. You can also take
options available to you. active-living.ucalgary.ca community and discover that a career specialist, get expert Services has access advisors part in wellness workshops
learning has never been more fun. advice to improve your resume, who can help you transition and group programs.
su.ucalgary.ca/programs-services/
students-union-clubs ucalgary.ca/student-services/ and attend career fairs to meet accommodations from high school
ucalgary.ca/wellness-services
leadership/community-engagement potential employers. to university.
ucalgary.ca/careers ucalgary.ca/access Writing Symbols Lodge
In this welcoming campus
Leadership and Student Student Success Centre space in support of the university's
Engagement Advising, learning support Indigenous community, you can
Benefit from programs that and writing support staff can access a computer lab, study
develop your leadership skills, assist you in achieving your space and a range of cultural
such as the Emerging Leaders academic goals. You can also take programming including monthly
Program, which pairs you with advantage of Transitioning to First- ceremonies, social activities
a mentor and teaches you to Year group sessions to be fully and advising.
harness your unique strengths. prepared for your first semester.
ucalgary.ca/writing-symbols
ucalgary.ca/leadership ucalgary.ca/ssc
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welcome to your new All You Care to Eat dining:
The Landing at the Dining Centre offers the 5-day and 7-day unlimited-entry All You Care to Eat (AYCTE) meal
home in residence
plans with multiple options of fresh food available including gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian and halal. Eat what
you want when you want. Food labelling and one-on-one consultations are available with a staff dietician and the
executive chef.
Meal plan options
Living on campus is a great way to fully immerse yourself in all that the The 5-day or 7-day AYCTE plans are mandatory for first-year residence students but are available to any other full-
university has to offer. Make new friends, get involved in activities in your time student, whether they live in residence or off-campus. The swipe plans are available for upper-year residents and
students living off-campus and can be used for any meal occasion.
community, and access leadership, academic and wellness resources.
FULLY-FURNISHED, • Living on campus means you're • Access world-class fitness
SINGLE- OR DOUBLE- as close to your classes as you facilities, unlimited meal plans, FIRST-YEAR RESIDENCE
CAD
BED UNITS AVAILABLE can get. dietary resources, mental MEAL PLAN
health support and in-house
• You can select your roommate
community advisors.
through a matching service or
24/7 CAMPUS SECURITY 7-day *† $4,987
request to live with a friend. • Take part in residence life
Gender-specific wings are also activities including theme
2,500 STUDENTS FROM available. nights, community dinners,
ACROSS CANADA sports tournaments, and 5-day (Monday to
$4,111
• You're close to classes and Friday) *†
AND MORE THAN 75 student groups to connect
labs, the library, professors, The Landing at the
COUNTRIES with like-minded students. Dining Centre will
residence academic
satisfy every appetite.
communities, study lounges, 250 entries ~ $2,705
EMPLOYMENT tutoring and study groups.
AND LEADERSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES * An All You Care to Eat meal plan is mandatory for first-year residence students.
120 entries ~ $1,420 † Rates are per student for eight months (September to April).
~
Swipe plans don't include GST.
RESERVING YOUR ROOM
If you're a high school applicant, you're guaranteed residence for the first two years of study if you apply for
residence by May 1, 2021.
Learn more about living in residence, including 360° videos, rates and how to apply, by visiting: ucalgary.ca/residence
FIRST-YEAR RESIDENCE ROOM COSTS † CAD
First-year double room * $3,875
First-year single room $6,426 – $7,718
Standard first-year room † Rates are per student for eight months (September to April).
Fully furnished with utilities and internet included. * Double room availability may be limited.
Aurora Hall is one of many residence buildings on campus.
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academic life
Caroline Macdonald worked as a
co-op student with the Canadian
Centre for Advanced Leadership
in Business in the fourth year of
her commerce degree. The centre,
located within the Haskayne School
At UCalgary, you’ll find a rich learning environment. Quality classroom experiences, state- of Business, is dedicated to student
of-the-art teaching facilities, and modern study spaces define academic life at UCalgary. leadership development.
Research conducted in the class or in the field can also be an important part of your
academic journey. The Program for Undergraduate Research Experience (PURE) and
the Alberta Innovates Summer Research Studentships are two examples of programs
dedicated to giving undergraduate students research experience. You'll work alongside
researchers to learn how projects are developed and how research can contribute to
solving our world's greatest challenges.
Learn more at: research.ucalgary.ca/students
Learn about undergraduate research
Co-operative (co-op) programs, practicums and internships
Deepen your understanding of concepts and get practical experience
through internships, practicums and co-ops. Hundreds of positions are
available for students in a variety of disciplines. Recent co-op placements
include ConocoPhillips, Garmin, Suncor, the National Energy Board, the
Washington Center and the United Nations Association of Canada.
Learn more at: ucalgary.ca/student-services/careers/students/coop-internships
If you're ready to see the world, UCalgary can take you there
You don’t have to wait until you graduate to see the world. With 200+
partners and programs across six continents, we can boost your degree
with experiential learning opportunities that maximize your time at
UCalgary. This is your chance to explore new places and new ideas
through study and travel, leading to the adventure of a lifetime.
Learn more at: ucalgary.ca/international/study-abroad
A LIFE-CHANGING PROMISE INNOVATING IN AGRICULTURE MAPPING YOUR MEMORIES
STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES IN 45+ COUNTRIES
Catharine Bowman's research An interdisciplinary team Second-year neuroscience student
journey began with a promise to of undergraduate medicine, Daniela Oboh spent a summer EARN CREDITS TOWARD YOUR UCALGARY DEGREE
help find a cure for her mother's engineering and science students exploring how memory works. By WHILE STUDYING IN ANOTHER COUNTRY
debilitating lymphedema. As attended the world-renowned studying the hippocampus, one
an undergraduate student, she iGem competition. They won a of the only parts of the brain that
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES CAN HELP PAY FOR
spent a summer doing research silver medal for their solution still creates neurons in adulthood,
YOUR TRAVEL
for one of the few lymphedema to reverse the seed-spoiling Oboh hopes to get a better
experts in Canada. Her work has chlorophyll problem caused understanding of how the brain
brought together researchers from by frost. reorganizes memories. PAY UCALGARY TUITION AND FEES WHEN YOU
across Canada for a project that STUDY ABROAD
continues to this day.
GLOBALIZATION-FROM-HOME OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING
EXCHANGE PARTNER COURSES, VIRTUAL SUMMER
PROGRAMS, RESEARCH, INTERNSHIPS AND MORE
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areas of study HASKAYNE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
The Haskayne School of Business offers unique experiential learning opportunities
including adventure leadership development and formal programming for
Part of your application process is to select a major, which is your main focus of study. participation in case competitions. Take advantage of student-focused centres
tied to key industries and business disciplines including entrepreneurial
You can further customize your education by choosing a minor in an upper year.
thinking, advanced leadership, real estate, energy and the environment, and
You can also enhance your educational experience by integrating a certificate into your social entrepreneurship.
degree. UCalgary offers embedded certificates in creative writing, mental wellbeing and Bachelor of Commerce Marketing 1, 2
resilience, sustainability studies, entrepreneurial thinking, and leadership studies. Accounting 1, 2
Operations Management 1, 2
Learn more at: ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/current/embedded-certificates Business 1, 2
Organizational Behaviour and Human
Business Analytics 1, 2 Resources 1, 2
UCalgary also offers combined degree programs such as the five-year commerce and Business Technology Management 1, 2 Personal Financial Planning 1, 2
engineering program. Energy and Professional Real Estate Studies 1, 2
Land Management 1, 2 Risk Management and Insurance 1, 2
Learn more at: ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/current/combined-degrees
Entrepreneurship and Innovation 1, 2 Risk Management: Insurance and Finance 1, 2
Finance 1, 2 Supply Chain Management 1, 2
International Business Strategy 1, 2
FACULTY OF ARTS Note: If you don't know which of the above concentrations to choose, you can select the
In the Faculty of Arts, you'll learn to critically address today’s complex events and circumstances. Take advantage Business concentration to explore an array of courses, and then switch to a more specific one
in an upper year.
of co-op placements in many programs or apply to join the Arts and Science Honours Academy offering
exclusive courses and a small cohort experience. Dance, drama, music and visual studies students will receive a
world-class education in the School of Creative and Performing Arts.
Bachelor of Arts International Relations 2 Bachelor of Fine Arts FACULTY OF SCIENCE
Ancient and Medieval History 1, 2
Italian Studies 2 Dance
In the Faculty of Science, many of our programs feature field schools
Anthropology 1, 2 Latin American Studies 2 Drama and summer research opportunities. Whether in a lab working on quantum
Archaeology 1, 2 Law and Society 1, 2 Visual Studies 1, 2 information and computing, studying auroras on one of Canada's largest
Art History Linguistics 1, 2
telescopes, or examining European green crabs at the Bamfield Marine
Bachelor of Film Studies 3
Communication and Media Studies 1, 2 Linguistics and Language 2 Sciences Centre, you have endless opportunities to explore.
Film 2
Dance Multidisciplinary Studies
Bachelor of Science Geophysics 1, 2
East Asian Language Studies 2 Music 1 Bachelor of Music
Actuarial Science 1, 2
Mathematics 1, 2
East Asian Studies 2 Philosophy 1, 2 Composition
Astrophysics 1, 2
Natural Sciences 1, 2
Economics 1, 2 Political Science 1, 2 Integrated Studies
Biochemistry 1, 2, 4
Neuroscience (honours only)
English 1, 2 Psychology 1, 2 Performance
Biological Sciences 1, 2 Physics 1, 2
Film Studies 1, 2
Religious Studies 1, 2
Bachelor of Science Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 1, 2, 4
Plant Biology 1, 2, 4
French 1, 2 Russian 1, 2
Anthropology 1, 2 Chemistry 1, 2
Zoology 1, 2, 4
Gender and Sexuality Studies 1, 2 Sociology 1, 2
Archaeology 1, 2 Computer Science 1, 2
Geography 1, 2 Spanish 1, 2
Earth Science 1, 2 Ecology 1, 2, 4
German 1, 2
Urban Studies 2
Geography 1, 2 Environmental Science 1, 2
Global Development Studies 1, 2
Bachelor of Communication Psychology 1, 2 Geology 1, 2
Greek and Roman Studies 1, 2
and Media Studies 3
History 1, 2
Communication and Media Studies 2
International Indigenous Studies 2
FOOTNOTES
1 Honours program offered in upper years
2 Co-operative education and/or internship option available
3 Program offered in partnership with Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
4 Direct entry honours program
18 19CUMMING SCHOOL OF MEDICINE SCHULICH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
The Cumming School of Medicine is a proud leader with seven research Gain work experience through our 12- to 16-month paid engineering
institutes and more than 2,500 students. Whether you want to pursue a internships and our new summer work practicums for first- and second-
career in health research to advance knowledge in areas such as cancer year students. Access exclusive scholarships, leadership programs and
and infectious disease, or increase health outcomes in marginalized global learning experiences. Or use our makerspaces to create your own
communities, our diverse program offerings will provide you with a projects.
solid foundation at the start of your career.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation Chemical Engineering 3 Mechanical Engineering 3
Community Rehabilitation Civil Engineering 3
Oil and Gas Engineering 3
Electrical Engineering 3
Software Engineering 3
Bachelor of Health Sciences (honours only)
Geomatics Engineering 3
Bioinformatics
Biomedical Sciences Note: Engineering students apply to a major after a common first year.
Health and Society
FACULTY OF KINESIOLOGY
FACULTY OF NURSING Join the #1 sport science school in North America. Be active while
The Faculty of Nursing offers a vibrant student-focused experience. learning leadership skills in many sports, and study scientific topics
Our unique curriculum integrates theory courses with leading-edge including anatomy and biomechanics. Thrive in internships with
nursing simulations and practicum placements that will prepare you for organizations like the UCalgary Dinos or Team Canada and other Olympic
an exciting career that can take you anywhere you want to go. teams that train at our Olympic Oval.
Bachelor of Nursing Bachelor of Kinesiology Bachelor of Science
Nursing Kinesiology 4 Biomechanics 4
Mind Sciences in Kinesiology 4 Exercise and Health Physiology 4
Kinesiology 4
WERKLUND SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Mind Sciences in Kinesiology 4
The Werklund School of Education will prepare you to teach in an ever-evolving education system. Learn from
Indigenous Elders at Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park, volunteer with an organization that teaches refugee
children, or join the Teaching Across Borders program to gain teaching experience in a totally different PROGRAMS REQUIRING PREVIOUS
context. POST-SECONDARY STUDY
Bachelor of Education FOUR YEAR (COMMUNITY-BASED) Secondary: English Language Arts, Some programs at UCalgary, such as our Law, Social Work or Architecture
FOUR YEAR (CAMPUS-BASED) K-12: Early Childhood Education,
Fine Arts – Dance, Fine Arts – Drama, Fine programs, require that applicants have previous university experience
Arts – Music, Fine Arts – Visual Studies, before applying for admission.
Elementary: Early Childhood Education, English Language Arts, Mathematics,
French, Mathematics, Science – Biology,
English Language Arts, Fine Arts, Science, Social Studies, Social Studies –
Science – Chemistry, Science – Physics, Education (after-degree) School of Architecture,
Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Revitalization of Indigenous Languages
Second Languages, Social Studies Planning and Landscape
Social Studies – Revitalization of Energy Engineering 3
FIVE YEAR (COMBINED) 1, 2
Indigenous Languages Graduate Studies School of Public Policy
Elementary: Early Childhood Education,
Law Social Work 5
Secondary: English Language Arts, Fine English Language Arts, English Language
Arts – Drama, Fine Arts – Visual Studies, Veterinary Medicine
Learners, Fine Arts – Drama, Fine Arts – Medicine (Canadian students only)
Mathematics, Science – Biology, Music, Fine Arts – Visual Studies, French,
(Canadian students with
Science – Physics, Social Studies Inclusive Education, Mathematics, Science,
Alberta residency only)
K-12: English Language Learners, Second Second Languages, Social Studies, Social
Studies – Revitalization of Indigenous UCalgary also boasts a number of world-class graduate level programs to
Languages
Languages further specialize your studies after completing your initial undergraduate
bachelor's degree. Learn more at: grad.ucalgary.ca
FOOTNOTES
1 Must meet entrance requirements for combined degree program
2 Combined education program requires that students complete two degrees concurrently
3 Co-operative education and/or internship option available
4 Honours program offered in upper years
5 Online option available
20 21admission requirements
ESTIMATED COMPETITIVE
1
ADMISSION AVERAGE REQUIRED SUBJECTS FOR ADMISSION EARLY ADMISSION BASIS NOTES
Each degree program has specific admission requirements.
• English Language Arts 30-1 • Supplementary requirement for BMus: High school applicants need to present five program-
• Four approved courses at the 30 level one of which may be an online audition form, audition and successful specific subjects at the Grade 12 or senior level. Admission
FACULTY OF ARTS approved option completion of RCM Level 8 Theory or the
considerations for all degree programs are competitive.
• English Language Arts, Social departmental music theory diagnostic exam
Dance, Drama, Music, • Mid 70s A maximum of two approved Fine Arts courses or one Fine Arts Studies, and two approved courses • Supplementary requirement for Dance:
Visual Studies course and one option course are permitted. Approved courses statement of interest and audition For detailed information on program requirements, visit:
may include locally developed courses specific to Art, Dance, • Supplementary requirement for Visual Studies: ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/requirements
Drama or Music portfolio
• English Language Arts 30-1 APPROVED ALBERTA HIGH SCHOOL COURSES
FACULTY OF ARTS • Mathematics 30-1 • English Language Arts,
• High 70s • Chemistry 30 Mathematics, Chemistry, and one • English Language Arts 30-1
Earth Science • Two approved courses, one of which may be an approved course • Biology 30
approved option
• Chemistry 30
• Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 30-2, Mathematics 31
• English Language Arts 30-1
• English Language Arts,
• Physics 30
FACULTY OF ARTS • Mathematics 30-1
• Mid 70s Mathematics, and two approved • Science 30
Economics • Three approved courses, one of which may be an
courses • Social Studies 30-1
approved option
• Aboriginal Studies 30
• Fine Arts course (Art 30 or 31, Choral Music 30, General Music 30,
• English Language Arts 30-1 Instrumental Music 30, Drama 30, Dance 35)
FACULTY OF ARTS • English Language Arts,
• Mid 70s for Geography • Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2
• Mid 80s for Psychology • Three approved courses, one of which may be an
Mathematics, 3 and two approved • CTS Computer Science Advanced (5 credits)
Geography (BA, BSc), Psychology (BA) courses • Language other than English 30
approved option
• Physical Education 30
• English Language Arts 30-1 APPROVED OPTIONS
FACULTY OF ARTS • Mathematics 30-1 • English Language Arts,
• Mid 80s • Biology 30 Mathematics, Biology, and • Other 5-credit 30-level courses excluding Special Projects 30
Psychology (BSc) • Chemistry 30 Chemistry and English 30-2
• One approved course or option • 3-credit courses: two 3-credit 30-level courses can be combined to fulfil one
requirement
• 1-credit courses: five advanced credits in Career and Technology Studies
FACULTY OF ARTS • English Language Arts 30-1 • English Language Arts,
• Mid 70s • Four approved courses, one of which may be an Mathematics, 3 Social Studies, (CTS) can be used to fulfil one requirement
All other programs approved option and one approved course
Notes
~
Two courses in the same subject area may not be presented to
• English Language Arts 30-1 satisfy entrance requirements unless the courses are Mathematics
CUMMING SCHOOL OF MEDICINE • Biology 30 • English Language Arts, Biology,
• High 70s 30-1, Mathematics 30-2 or Mathematics 31.
• Three approved courses, one of which may be an and two approved courses
Community Rehabilitation
approved option ~
Only one senior-level course of the same language may be used to
satisfy admission requirements.
• English Language Arts 30-1
• Mathematics 30-1 2 Equivalent courses
CUMMING SCHOOL OF MEDICINE • English Language Arts, • Additional supplementary requirements
• High 80s • Chemistry 30 Mathematics, Biology, and • Locally developed courses may be considered for admission, but
Health Sciences • Biology 30 Chemistry applicants are encouraged to contact admissions@ucalgary.ca for specific
• One approved course or option course credit.
• Students can present an approved IB or AP course to meet a course
requirement. Course equivalencies can be found at: ucalgary.ca/future-
• English Language Arts 30-1 • English Language Arts; students/undergraduate/requirements
• Mathematics 30-1 Mathematics; and two of
• Two of Aboriginal Studies 30 (5 credits); Biology 30; Aboriginal Studies, Biology,
HASKAYNE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS • Low 80s Chemistry 30; CTS Computing Science 30 level (5 credits); Chemistry, CTS Computing Science
Language or Language and Culture courses at the 30 level; 20 level (5 credits), Language or
Mathematics 31; Physics 30; Science 30 or Social Studies 30-1 Language and Culture courses,
• One approved course or option Physics, Science or Social Studies FOOTNOTES
1 The early admission average will be calculated on grades from
20-level courses (Grade 11). If grades for 30-level courses (Grade
12) are available, they'll be used to calculate your admission
• English Language Arts 30-1 • Biomechanics: Mathematics 31 is required and average.
• Mathematics 30-1 • English Language Arts, Physics 30 is recommended
FACULTY OF KINESIOLOGY • Mid 80s • Chemistry 30 Mathematics, Biology, and • A grade of at least 70% in Mathematics 30-1 is 2 A grade of at least 70% in Mathematics 30-1 is required for
• Biology 30 Chemistry required for admission to Biomechanics and admission.
• One approved course or option Exercise Health Physiology 3 Mathematics 20-1 or 20-2.
22 23admission requirements
ESTIMATED COMPETITIVE
1
ADMISSION AVERAGE REQUIRED SUBJECTS FOR ADMISSION EARLY ADMISSION BASIS NOTES
Each degree program has specific admission requirements.
• English Language Arts 30-1
• Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2 High school applicants need to present five program-
• English Language Arts, Mathematics, 2
FACULTY OF NURSING • High 80s • Chemistry 30
Biology, and Chemistry
• Mathematics 30-2 is preferred specific subjects at the Grade 12 or senior level. Admission
• Biology 30
• One approved course or option
considerations for all degree programs are competitive.
• If Mathematics 31 wasn't attempted, the For detailed information on program requirements, visit:
Regular admission route:
final admission average will be a minimum ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/requirements
Regular admission route: Biology-based admission route: of five per cent higher (Mathematics 31 will
• English Language Arts, Mathematics,
• English Language Arts 30-1 • English Language Arts 30-1 be replaced with another approved course)
Chemistry and Physics
• Mathematics 30-1 • Mathematics 30-1 • Admission offers via the biology-based
SCHULICH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING • Mid 80s
• Mathematics 31 • Mathematics 31 admission route are conditional on
Biology-based admission route:
• Chemistry 30 • Chemistry 30 successful completion of the Schulich APPROVED ALBERTA HIGH SCHOOL COURSES
• English Language Arts, Mathematics,
• Physics 30 • Biology 30 School of Engineering Bioengineering
Chemistry and Biology
Summer Institute prior to the start of the • English Language Arts 30-1
engineering program • Biology 30
• Chemistry 30
• Honours and Neuroscience: low 90s
• Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 30-2, Mathematics 31
• Biology: mid 80s • English Language Arts 30-1
• Computer Science: mid 80s • Physics 30
• Mathematics 30-1 • English Language Arts; Mathematics; • Students are encouraged to take high
FACULTY OF SCIENCE • All other programs: high 70s • Two of Biology, Chemistry or Physics at the 30 level, Mathematics 31, and two of Biology, Chemistry and school courses related to their intended • Science 30
Natural Science and Environmental CTS Computer Science Advanced Physics major • Social Studies 30-1
Science majors must meet the admitting • One approved course or option • Aboriginal Studies 30
average of their concentration • Fine Arts course (Art 30 or 31, Choral Music 30, General Music 30,
Instrumental Music 30, Drama 30, Dance 35)
WERKLUND SCHOOL OF EDUCATION • CTS Computer Science Advanced (5 credits)
• English Language Arts 30-1 • English Language Arts; • Language other than English 30
(Four Year) • Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2 Mathematics; 2 and one of Social
• On-campus: low 80s to mid 80s, • Physical Education 30
ON-CAMPUS • One of Social Studies 30-1, Aboriginal Studies 30 (5 credits), Studies, Aboriginal Studies, Science,
depending on teachable subject area
Elementary: Early Childhood Education • Community-based: mid 70s
Mathematics 31, Science 30, Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Language APPROVED OPTIONS
Language or Language and Culture courses or Language and Culture courses, and
COMMUNITY-BASED • Two approved courses, one of which may be an approved option one approved course • Other 5-credit 30-level courses excluding Special Projects 30
K-12: Early Childhood Education and English 30-2
• 3-credit courses: two 3-credit 30-level courses can be combined to fulfil one
ON-CAMPUS requirement
Elementary: English Language Arts, Fine Arts • English Language Arts 30-1 • English Language Arts; and two of • 1-credit courses: five advanced credits in Career and Technology Studies
Secondary: English Language Arts, Fine Arts – Drama, Fine • Two of Social Studies 30-1, Aboriginal Studies 30 (5 credits), Social Studies, Aboriginal Studies (CTS) can be used to fulfil one requirement
• On-campus: low 80s to mid 80s,
Arts – Visual Studies Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2, Mathematics 31, Science 30, Biology (5 credits), Mathematics, 2 Science,
depending on teachable subject area
K-12: English Language Learners, Second Languages 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, Language or Language and Culture Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Language Notes
• Community-based: mid 70s
courses or Language and Culture courses, and ~
Two courses in the same subject area may not be presented to
COMMUNITY-BASED • Two approved courses, one of which may be an approved option one approved course
K-12: English Language Arts satisfy entrance requirements unless the courses are Mathematics
30-1, Mathematics 30-2 or Mathematics 31.
ON-CAMPUS
• English Language Arts 30-1 • English Language Arts; Social Studies;
~
Only one senior-level course of the same language may be used to
Elementary: Mathematics, Science satisfy admission requirements.
• Mathematics 30-1 and one of Aboriginal Studies,
Secondary: Mathematics, Science – Biology, • On-campus: low 80s to mid 80s,
• Two of Biology 30, Chemistry 30 or Physics 30, Mathematics 31, CTS Mathematics, Science, Biology,
Science – Physics depending on teachable subject area
• Community-based: mid 70s
Computer Science (5 credits) Chemistry, Physics, Language or Equivalent courses
• One approved course or option Language and Culture courses, and • Locally developed courses may be considered for admission, but
COMMUNITY-BASED
one approved course
K-12: Mathematics, Science applicants are encouraged to contact admissions@ucalgary.ca for specific
course credit.
ON-CAMPUS • Students can present an approved IB or AP course to meet a course
Elementary: Social Studies, Social Studies – Revitalization of
requirement. Course equivalencies can be found at: ucalgary.ca/future-
Indigenous Languages • English Language Arts 30-1
• Social Studies 30-1 • English Language Arts; Mathematics; students/undergraduate/requirements
Secondary: Social Studies • On-campus: low 80s to mid 80s,
• One of Aboriginal Studies 30 (5 credits), Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2, two of Biology, Chemistry; Physics or
COMMUNITY-BASED depending on teachable subject area
Mathematics 31, Science 30, Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, CTS Computing Science 20 level (5
Elementary: Social Studies – Revitalization of Indigenous • Community-based: mid 70s
Language or Language and Culture courses credits)
Languages • Two approved courses, one of which may be an approved option
K-12: Social Studies, Social Studies – Revitalization of
Indigenous Languages
FOOTNOTES
• Must meet the course requirements 1 The early admission average will be calculated on grades from
WERKLUND SCHOOL OF EDUCATION • Must meet the course requirements for the faculty offering
for the faculty offering a concurrent 20-level courses (Grade 11). If grades for 30-level courses (Grade
• On-campus: low 80s to mid 80s, degree. For degree combinations, 12) are available, they'll be used to calculate your
(Five Year) a concurrent degree. For degree combinations, see:
depending on teachable subject area see: werklund.ucalgary.ca/upe/ admission average.
COMBINED DEGREE werklund.ucalgary.ca/upe/program-information/programs-
• Community-based: mid 70s program-information/programs-
admissions/5year-concurrent-bachelor-education 2 Mathematics 20-1 or 20-2.
* See page 20 for Werklund's combined degree programs admissions/5year-concurrent-
bachelor-education
24 25provincial equivalents The chart below shows which courses from each province and territory are equivalent to the Alberta
courses listed in our admission requirements.
ALBERTA
NORTHWEST TERRITORIES BRITISH COLUMBIA NEWFOUNDLAND AND
NUNAVUT YUKON SASKATCHEWAN MANITOBA ONTARIO NEW BRUNSWICK NOVA SCOTIA LABRADOR PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
English A 30 and B 30 (for French English Language Arts 40S (1 credit):
English 12 or Advanced English 12,
English Language Arts 30-1 English Studies 12 or English 12 First Peoples Immersion: English A 30 or B 30 and Comprehensive Focus, Literary Focus English ENG4U or English Literature ETS4U English Language Arts 121 or 122 English 3201 English 621A
English 12: African Heritage
Français immersion 30) or Transactional Focus
Biology 30 Anatomy and Physiology 12 Biology 30 Biology 40S Biology SBI4U Biology 121 or 122 2 Biology 12 Biology 3201 Biology 621A
Chemistry 30 Chemistry 12 Chemistry 30 Chemistry 40S Chemistry SCH4U Chemistry 121 or 122 2
Chemistry 12 Chemistry 3202 Chemistry 611A or 621A
Computer Programming 12
CTS Computer Science Advanced (5 credits) Computer Science 12 Computer Science 30 Computer Science 40S Computer Science ICS4U Computer Technology 3200 Computer Studies 621
(1 credit)
Mathematics 30-1 1 Pre-Calculus 12 1 Pre-Calculus Math 30 1 Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S 1 Advanced Functions MHF4U 1 Pre-Calculus 120A or 120B 1 Pre-Calculus 12 Advanced Math 3200 1 Mathematics 621B 1
Foundations of
Mathematics 30-2 1 Foundations of Mathematics 12 1 Applied Mathematics 40S 1 Mathematics of Data Management MDM4U 1 Foundations of Mathematics 120 1 Mathematics 12 1 Academic Math 3201 1 Mathematics 621A 1
CORE HIGH Mathematics 30 1
SCHOOL Advanced Math Topics 45S or two of
COURSES Mathematics 31 1 Calculus 12 1 Calculus 30 1 Calculus 45A, Advanced Math 45A, Calculus and Vectors MCV4U 1 Pre-Calculus 120B or Calculus 120 1 Calculus 12 1 Calculus 3208 1 Mathematics 611B 1
Calculus 45S or Calculus 42U 1
Physics 30 Physics 12 Physics 30 Physics 40S Physics SPH4U Physics 12 Physics 12 Physics 3204 Physics 621A
One of BC First Peoples 12, Contemporary
Indigenous Studies 12, Comparative Cultures One of History 40S; Western
One of History 30, Native Studies 30, or One of Canadian Geography
12, Comparative World Religions 12, Human Civilization 40S; World Issues 40S; One of Canada: History, Identity, and Culture CHI4U One of History 12 or Global One of Canadian History 621A, Advanced
Social Studies 30-1 Social Studies 30 120, Canadian History 122, World World History 3201
Geography 12, Physical Geography 12, 20th Global Issues 40S; or First Nations, or World History CHY4U History 12 Political Studies 621A, PEI History 621B
Issues 120
Century World History 12, Asian Studies 12, or Métis and Inuit Studies 40S
Genocide Studies 12
5 credits • One of Political Studies 12, Economic Theory • Fine Arts courses: Art Education 30, • Fine Arts courses: Art 40S or 40G, Any 4U Course • Fine Arts courses (Advanced • Fine Arts option (Art 12, Music • Earth Systems 3209 • Fine Arts courses (Visual Arts 621A,
• Aboriginal Studies 12, Law Studies 12, Philosophy 12, Social Justice Choral 30, Drama 30, Dance 30, Music 30 • Drama 40S or 40G, Music 40S • Computer Engineering Technology TEJ4M Music 12, Advanced Visual Art 12, Theatre 12) 3 • Fine Arts courses (Art and Design 3200, Dramatic Arts 621A, and Music 621A,
• Fine Arts courses: Art 30 or 31, Choral Music 12, and Urban Studies 12 and Visual Art 303 or 40G, Choral 40S or 40G, and • Fine Arts courses (Dance ATC4M, Drama Arts 12, Drama 12, Music 12, Visual • Geography 12 or Applied Music 3206) 3 Music 621B) 3
30, General Music 30, Instrumental Music 30, • Environmental Science 12 • Language other than English 30 1, 2 Strings 40S or 40G 3 ADA4M, Music AMU4M, Media Arts ASM4M or Arts 12) 3 Global Geography 12 • Language other than English • Language other than English 621 1, 2
Drama 30 or Dance 35 3 • Geology 12 • Physical Education 30 • Geography 40S Visual Arts AVI4M) 3 • Canadian Literature 12 • Geology 12 3200-level 1, 2 • One of Animal Science 621A or
• Language other than English 30 1, 2 • Specialized Science 12 • One of Law, Economics, Geography, • Language other than English 40S 1, 2 • One of Geography, Global • Language other than • World Geography 3200 Oceanography 621A, Agriscience
• Physical Education 30 • Fine Arts Courses: Arts Education – Drama, Sociology Sociology 40S Geography, Advanced Global English 12 1, 2 • Environmental Science 3205 • Environmental Science 621A
• Earth Science • Interdisciplinary Topics in Geography, Advanced Global • Approved Grade 12 IB or AP • One of Introductory Economics 621A,
ADDITIONAL • Science 30 • Arts Education – Dance, Arts Education –
Science 40S Politics, Global Politics, academic subjects 2 Global Issues 621A
Music, Arts Education – Visual Arts
APPROVED • Other Language 12
Economics, Law, Political Science,
COURSES Sociology, Geology 12
• Language other than
English 12 1, 2
• Other 5-credit 30-level courses excluding • ADST Business Education • Accounting 30, Electronics A or B 30, • Other approved 40S or 40G level • Business Studies 4M • Canadian Literature 120 • Accounting 12 • World Literature 3201 • Accounting Principles 621
Special Projects 30 and English 30-2 • ADST Information and Communication Energy and Mines 30, Entrepreneurship subjects or two 45-level subjects • The Environment and Resource • Media Studies 120 • Business Management 12 • Power and Energy 3201 • Physical Education Leadership 621
• 3-credit courses: two 3-credit 30-level courses Technology 30, Robotics and Automation 30 Management CGR4M • Journalism 120 (Academic) • Robotics Systems Technology 3205
can be combined to fulfil one requirement • Engineering 12 • Geography 4M • Introduction to Accounting 120 • Business Technology 12 (1 • Literature and Composition 4222
• 1-credit courses: five advanced credits in Career • Electronics 12 • First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies 4M • Business Organization and credit) • Communication 3104
and Technology Studies (CTS) can be used to • Remotely Operated Vehicles and Drones 12 • Equity Studies 4M Management 120 • Entrepreneurship 12
ADDITIONAL fulfil one requirement • Robotics 12 • Technological Education 4M • Cybersecurity 120
APPROVED • Mechatronics 12
Note: Or equivalent Francophone
OPTIONS • Computer Programming 12 course codes
• One of Composition 12, Creative Writing 12,
Literary Studies 12, New Media 12, Spoken
Language 12
• Statistics 12, Geometry 12
• Fitness and Conditioning 12
FOOTNOTES Notes:
1 Two courses in the same subject area may not be presented to satisfy entrance requirements unless the courses are equivalent to Mathematics 30-1, Locally developed courses may be considered for admission, but applicants are encouraged to contact admissions@ucalgary.ca for specific course credit.
Mathematics 30-2 or Mathematics 31. Students can present an approved IB or AP course to meet a course requirement. Course equivalencies ca be found at:
2 Only one senior-level course of the same language may be used to satisfy admission requirements. ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/requirements
3 A maximum of two Fine Arts courses may be used for admission to Dance, Drama, Music and Visual Studies. A maximum of one Fine Arts course may be used for Students from Quebec who have completed one year of CEGEP will be considered transfer students. For more information about admission requirements and transfer
admission to all other programs. credit, visit: ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/requirements
26 27additional admission English language
information requirements
Dual credit students Indigenous students There are three ways to meet our English language entrance requirements: high school
Dual credit students applying for admission to a degree program will If you've self-identified as studies, English language test scores, and the Academic Communication Certificate.
be considered high school applicants if they haven't completed more Indigenous on your application
than 30 units (10 courses) at a post-secondary institution. They'll be form, you'll automatically receive High school studies English language test scores Academic Communication
considered transfer students if they've completed more than 30 units consideration first under the To meet the English language If your high school education Certificate (ACC)
(10 courses). regular competitive admission requirements with your high school doesn't fulfil UCalgary's English The ACC is for English learners who
process and then under the studies, you must have language requirements, you can want to enter a university program.
Adult students Indigenous admissions process, completed three years of study present one of the minimum If you apply for undergraduate
You can be considered for admission as an adult student if you meet all if needed. If you’re granted with English as the primary scores listed in the table below. admission and complete the ACC
three of the following criteria: admission under the Indigenous language of instruction at an through UCalgary Continuing
process, you'll be asked to submit accredited Canadian, American, or Education by the end of summer
• You're 21 years of age or older
documentation to verify your British curricula high school or in Note: Our school code for the TOEFL term in the year of application, you
• You're a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Indigenous ancestry before a University of Calgary approved exam is 0813 and the department could be considered for conditional
• You've completed fewer than 12 units (four courses) of post-secondary
registering for classes. code is 00.
coursework English-speaking country. admission to a degree program.
Adult students aren't required to meet all high school applicant admission Indigenous students who are Learn more at: ucalgary.ca/future- Learn more at: esl.ucalgary.ca/
requirements. However, you must present a satisfactory standing in missing requirements for their students/undergraduate/elp-exempt- programs/academic-communication-
countries certificate
English Language Arts 30-1 or an acceptable equivalent, desired program, or would
meet the admitting average of your program, and meet any other like additional support with
Grade 12 subject requirements specified by your program of choice. transitioning to university, may
be able to join the Indigenous
Visit our academic calendar at: ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/current/a-5-4
Student Access Program (ISAP).
Designed to help you prepare to Acceptable English Language Tests Minimum score
Transfer students
enter a faculty-based program,
If you've attended an accredited/recognized post-secondary institution Advanced Placement (AP) English Literature and Composition,
ISAP consists of university classes, 4
and have completed 12 or more units, you'll be considered for admission or English Language and Composition
advising, cultural support, peer
based on your post-secondary academic standing. Some programs may NURSING PROGRAM
support and tutorials. This full-time
require you to complete, or be in the process of completing, specific CAEL 70 REQUIREMENTS
program qualifies for student loans
course requirements at the high school and/or post-secondary level. One of the following:
and other sources of funding.
Cambridge English: Advanced CAE 180
Visit our academic calendar at: ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/current/a-5-3 • TOEFL score of 92 (with
Learn more at: ucalgary.ca/future- a minimum of 23 in each
Diverse qualifications admission process students/undergraduate/indigenous Cambridge English: Proficiency CPE 180 sub-score)
If you’ve achieved excellence outside of your academics or have • IELTS score of 7.0 (with no
GCE/GCSE English Language or Literature B or 6 bands below a 7.0)
overcome significant hardships, you may seek admission under the
diverse qualifications process. To be considered for admission under EDUCATION PROGRAM
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) 6.5
this process, you must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and REQUIREMENTS
demonstrate: IB Higher or Standard Level English A 5 One of the following:
• excellence in non-academic areas; or • TOEFL score of 108 (with
• high potential in academic or research activities; or IB Higher Level English B 6 a minimum of 27 in each
• perseverance under great difficulty or hardship sub-score)
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) 60 • IELTS score of 8.0 (with no
Admissions under diverse qualifications is only available for your first- bands below a 7.0)
choice program and isn't available for Bachelor of Health Science or TOEFL – Internet-based (IBT) 86
science honours programs. TOEFL – Paper-based (PBT) 560
Visit our academic calendar at: ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/
diverse-qualifications
For more details on English language requirements and exempt countries, visit: ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/current/a-11
28 29budgeting for your first year Winter at UCalgary is one of the most
magical seasons. Take advantage of the
nearby skiing, snowboarding, ice skating
and other fun winter activities.
$17M+ $39,000 – 40% $5,000 $2,000
in scholarships, $100,000 of entering students scholarships for new scholarships for
bursaries and prestige receive scholarships, students with an IB students with
awards available awards bursaries and admission average a 35 or higher
annually awards of 95% and above diploma score
Approximate costs for your first year (September to April)
Canadian citizens and
COSTS*† International students
permanent residents
Haskayne School of Business˜ $8,318 $22,799
Tuition Schulich School of Engineering˜ $6,516 $22,189 Invest in your future
A path to pay for your education
All other programs˜ $5,763 $20,172
General fees (includes transit pass, health plan and dental plan) $1,295 $1,295
Books and supplies (two terms) $500 – $1,500 $500 – $1,500
Living expenses and spending money $1,000 – $4,000 $1,000 – $4,000
First-year, double room in residence (find more options on page 15) $3,875 $3,875
1 3 5 7 9 11
7-day All You Care to Eat meal plan $4,987 $4,987
TOTAL $17,420 – $23,975 $31,829 – $38,456
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† Tuition fees are reviewed regularly by the Board of Governors, in consultation with students. Full fee information is available at: 2 4 6 8 10
ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/current/p-1-1
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Student loans 2 Learn more at: ucalgary.ca/awards
Government student loans and grants are available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Apply through 3 Learn more at: ucalgary.ca/student-loans
your home province of residence or visit canlearn.ca for details. 4 Learn more at: su.ucalgary.ca/get-involved/job-opportunities
Albertans can apply online at studentaid.alberta.ca. If you’re a student from the United States, visit 5 Learn more at: ucalgary.ca/moneysmart
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30 31Meet Rex O'Saurus, our school mascot
and #1 Dinos fan. Rex embodies our
school spirit, compelling students
to achieve their best in every aspect
of their university experience, from
sports to academics. At UCalgary,
we are all Dinos!
your next steps to
becoming a Dino
Students should apply as early as possible to be considered for both admissions and awards. 5. Apply for residence
Applications for residence open on January 1, 2021. High school applicants who apply for residence by
1. Select your program(s) and check admission requirements
May 1, 2021 are guaranteed a home on campus for two years. You can apply for residence before you
Review our programs and identify your top two choices. Check the admission requirements for both receive an offer of admission.
programs. If you receive an offer to your first-choice program, this is the only offer you'll receive.
Visit: ucalgary.ca/residence
We recommend you rank your program choices with your most desired program as your first choice.
Visit: ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/explore-programs 6. Review your status
2. Submit your application and pay your fee Log in to your Student Centre (my.ucalgary.ca) to find details on your application status, required
documents, and deadlines specific to your application.
Submit your online application between October 1, 2020 and March 1, 2021 and pay the $125 application
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fee ($145 for students with international credentials). You can change your program choices until
March 1, 2021. 7. Accept your offer
Visit: ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/apply
Accept your offer of admission through your Student Centre (my.ucalgary.ca) and pay the $500 non-
refundable admissions deposit by May 1, 2021 to confirm your seat. Your $500 admissions deposit is
3. Apply for scholarships and awards
applied to your first-year tuition fees.
As soon as you apply for admission, you can apply for our undergraduate awards. To be considered for all
major awards (including prestige awards), submit your award application by December 1, 2020 and all 8. Register in your first-year courses
required admission documents by December 15, 2020. The high school entrance award application is due Course registration will begin in early May.
March 1, 2021.
Visit: ucalgary.ca/registrar/registration/new-first-year-students
Visit: ucalgary.ca/awards
9. Your Dinos adventure begins!
4. Submit your documents
New student orientation begins on September 2, 2021 and your fall classes start on September 7, 2021.
Upload your unofficial transcripts and other required documents to your Student Centre (my.ucalgary.ca)
by March 15, 2021. We recommend submitting these documents as soon as possible. Applications are
considered based on the highest level of education completed at the time of review. All courses required
for admission must be completed by June 30, 2021. Official transcripts are required to finalize your offer of
admission and are due August 1, 2021. Specific details are located in your Student Centre (my.ucalgary.ca).
Visit: ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/documents
Note: UCalgary automatically receives high school and post-secondary transcripts from Alberta institutions participating in APAS.
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