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 Southern Alberta, which includes the 4 Five reasons to choose UCalgary Blackfoot Confederacy (comprising the 6 Fast facts Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai First Nations), 8 Your city 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

14 FACULTIES Home of the Dinos

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360 INVENTIONS AND INNOVATIONS Choose from SINCE 2017 250+ programs

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46 U SPORTS NATIONAL 1966 with origins in the CHAMPIONSHIPS UCalgary has six broad research priorities that include Energy 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.

6 7 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.

8 9 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 Dining Centre of thinking. It hosts the Energy New Venture 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.

The Olympic Oval Watch an international your university 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 strong campus traditions more than 50 years in the making. Attend a Dinos sporting event, facility built for the Winter 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 Fall Orientation features exciting events to help students connect student life 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+ 50 155 student clubs intramural 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. su.ucalgary.ca/programs-services/ advice to improve your resume, who can help you transition and group programs. accommodations from high school students-union-clubs ucalgary.ca/student-services/ and attend career fairs to meet 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. prepared for your first semester. harness your unique strengths. ucalgary.ca/writing-symbols ucalgary.ca/leadership ucalgary.ca/ssc

12 13 All You Care to Eat dining: welcome to your new The Landing at the Dining Centre offers the 5-day and 7-day unlimited-entry All You Care to Eat (AYCTE) meal 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 home in residence 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 as close to your classes as you facilities, unlimited meal plans, FIRST-YEAR RESIDENCE SINGLE- OR DOUBLE- 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 request to live with a friend. • Take part in residence life 7-day *† $4,987 Gender-specific wings are also activities including theme 2,500 STUDENTS FROM available. nights, community dinners, 5-day (Monday to ACROSS CANADA sports tournaments, and $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. residence academic Dining Centre will satisfy every appetite. communities, study lounges, 250 entries ~ $2,705 EMPLOYMENT tutoring and study groups. AND LEADERSHIP * An All You Care to Eat meal plan is mandatory for first-year residence students. OPPORTUNITIES ~ 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.

14 15 Caroline Macdonald worked as a co-op student with the Canadian Centre for Advanced Leadership academic life 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, for one of the few lymphedema to reverse the seed-spoiling Oboh hopes to get a better YOUR TRAVEL 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

16 17 HASKAYNE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS areas of study 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 You can further customize your education by choosing a minor in an upper year. tied to key industries and business disciplines including entrepreneurial 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 1, 2 Learn more at: ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/current/embedded-certificates Business Organizational Behaviour and Human 1, 2 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 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 of co-op placements in many programs or apply to join the Arts and Science Honours Academy offering in an upper year. 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 1, 2 2 Ancient and Medieval History Italian Studies Dance In the Faculty of Science, many of our programs feature field schools 1, 2 2 Anthropology Latin American Studies 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 Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 1, 2, 4 Plant Biology 1, 2, 4 French 1, 2 Russian 1, 2 Bachelor of Science 1, 2 Chemistry 1, 2 Zoology 1, 2, 4 Gender and Sexuality Studies 1, 2 Sociology 1, 2 Anthropology 1, 2 Computer Science 1, 2 Geography 1, 2 Spanish 1, 2 Archaeology 1, 2 Ecology 1, 2, 4 German 1, 2 Urban Studies 2 Earth Science 1, 2 Environmental Science 1, 2 Global Development Studies 1, 2 Geography Bachelor of Communication 1, 2 Geology 1, 2 Greek and Roman Studies 1, 2 Psychology 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 19 CUMMING 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 Fine Arts – Dance, Fine Arts – Drama, Fine programs, require that applicants have previous university experience FOUR YEAR (CAMPUS-BASED) K-12: Early Childhood Education, Arts – Music, Fine Arts – Visual Studies, English Language Arts, Mathematics, before applying for admission. Elementary: Early Childhood Education, French, Mathematics, Science – Biology, Science, Social Studies, Social Studies – English Language Arts, Fine Arts, Science – Chemistry, Science – Physics, Revitalization of Indigenous Languages Education (after-degree) School of Architecture, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Second Languages, Social Studies Energy Engineering 3 Planning and Landscape Social Studies – Revitalization of FIVE YEAR (COMBINED) 1, 2 Indigenous Languages Graduate Studies School of Public Policy : Early Childhood Education, Elementary Social Work 5 Secondary: English Language Arts, Fine English Language Arts, English Language Law Veterinary Medicine Arts – Drama, Fine Arts – Visual Studies, Learners, Fine Arts – Drama, Fine Arts – Medicine (Canadian students only) (Canadian students with Mathematics, Science – Biology, Music, Fine Arts – Visual Studies, French, Alberta residency only) Science – Physics, Social Studies Inclusive Education, Mathematics, Science, Second Languages, Social Studies, Social K-12: English Language Learners, Second UCalgary also boasts a number of world-class graduate level programs to Languages Studies – Revitalization of Indigenous 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 21 admission requirements ESTIMATED COMPETITIVE ADMISSION AVERAGE REQUIRED SUBJECTS FOR ADMISSION 1 EARLY ADMISSION BASIS NOTES Each degree program has specific admission requirements. High school applicants need to present five program- • English Language Arts 30-1 • Supplementary requirement for BMus: • 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 • English Language Arts, Social departmental music theory diagnostic exam considerations for all degree programs are competitive. • Mid 70s Dance, Drama, Music, 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 • Physics 30 • English Language Arts, FACULTY OF ARTS • Mathematics 30-1 • Mid 70s Mathematics, and two approved • Science 30 • Three approved courses, one of which may be an Economics 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 • English Language Arts, Instrumental Music 30, Drama 30, Dance 35) FACULTY OF ARTS • Mid 70s for Geography • Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2 Mathematics, 3 and two approved • Mid 80s for Psychology • Three approved courses, one of which may be an • CTS Computer Science Advanced (5 credits) Geography (BA, BSc), Psychology (BA) courses approved option • Language other than English 30 • 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. Community Rehabilitation • Three approved courses, one of which may be an and two approved courses approved option ~ Only one senior-level course of the same language may be used to satisfy admission requirements.

• English Language Arts 30-1 2 Equivalent courses CUMMING SCHOOL OF MEDICINE • Mathematics 30-1 • 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 [email protected] 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 23 admission requirements

ESTIMATED COMPETITIVE ADMISSION AVERAGE REQUIRED SUBJECTS FOR ADMISSION 1 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 • High 80s • Chemistry 30 • Mathematics 30-2 is preferred FACULTY OF NURSING Biology, and Chemistry 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: final admission average will be a minimum Regular admission route: 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 • Mid 80s SCHULICH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING • Mathematics 31 • Mathematics 31 admission route are conditional on Biology-based admission route: • Chemistry 30 • Chemistry 30 successful completion of the Schulich • English Language Arts, Mathematics, APPROVED ALBERTA HIGH SCHOOL COURSES • 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 • Physics 30 • Computer Science: mid 80s • 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 • One of Social Studies 30-1, Aboriginal Studies 30 (5 credits), Studies, Aboriginal Studies, Science, ON-CAMPUS depending on teachable subject area Mathematics 31, Science 30, Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Language Elementary: Early Childhood Education • Community-based: mid 70s 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 requirement ON-CAMPUS 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 • Two of Social Studies 30-1, Aboriginal Studies 30 (5 credits), Social Studies, Aboriginal Studies (CTS) can be used to fulfil one requirement Secondary: English Language Arts, Fine Arts – Drama, Fine • On-campus: low 80s to mid 80s, Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2, Mathematics 31, Science 30, Biology (5 credits), Mathematics, 2 Science, Arts – Visual Studies depending on teachable subject area 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, Language or Language and Culture Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Language K-12: English Language Learners, Second Languages • Community-based: mid 70s Notes 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. ~ Only one senior-level course of the same language may be used to ON-CAMPUS • English Language Arts 30-1 • English Language Arts; Social Studies; Elementary: Mathematics, Science • Mathematics 30-1 and one of Aboriginal Studies, satisfy admission requirements. • On-campus: low 80s to mid 80s, Secondary: Mathematics, Science – Biology, • Two of Biology 30, Chemistry 30 or Physics 30, Mathematics 31, CTS Mathematics, Science, Biology, depending on teachable subject area Science – Physics Computer Science (5 credits) Chemistry, Physics, Language or • Community-based: mid 70s Equivalent courses • One approved course or option Language and Culture courses, and COMMUNITY-BASED • Locally developed courses may be considered for admission, but one approved course K-12: Mathematics, Science applicants are encouraged to contact [email protected] 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 depending on teachable subject area COMMUNITY-BASED Mathematics 31, Science 30, Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, CTS Computing Science 20 level (5 • Community-based: mid 70s Elementary: Social Studies – Revitalization of Indigenous 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 for the faculty offering a concurrent WERKLUND SCHOOL OF EDUCATION • Must meet the course requirements for the faculty offering 20-level courses (Grade 11). If grades for 30-level courses (Grade • On-campus: low 80s to mid 80s, degree. For degree combinations, (Five Year) a concurrent degree. For degree combinations, see: 12) are available, they'll be used to calculate your depending on teachable subject area see: werklund.ucalgary.ca/upe/ werklund.ucalgary.ca/upe/program-information/programs- admission average. COMBINED DEGREE • Community-based: mid 70s program-information/programs- admissions/5year-concurrent-bachelor-education Mathematics 20-1 or 20-2. * See page 20 for Werklund's combined degree programs admissions/5year-concurrent- 2 bachelor-education

24 25 The chart below shows which courses from each province and territory are equivalent to the Alberta provincial equivalents 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 Geography, Advanced Global ADDITIONAL • Science 30 • Arts Education – Dance, Arts Education – • Earth Science • Interdisciplinary Topics in • Approved Grade 12 IB or AP • One of Introductory Economics 621A, Music, Arts Education – Visual Arts Science 40S Politics, Global Politics, academic subjects 2 Global Issues 621A Economics, Law, Political Science, APPROVED • Other Language 12 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 • Entrepreneurship 12 ADDITIONAL • Remotely Operated Vehicles and Drones 12 • Equity Studies 4M Management 120 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 [email protected] 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 27 additional 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 • You're 21 years of age or older accredited Canadian, American, or Education by the end of summer documentation to verify your • You're a Canadian citizen or permanent resident British curricula high school or in Note: Our school code for the TOEFL term in the year of application, you Indigenous ancestry before exam is 0813 and the department • You've completed fewer than 12 units (four courses) of post-secondary a University of Calgary approved could be considered for conditional 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- English Language Arts 30-1 or an acceptable equivalent, desired program, or would countries certificate 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 Transfer students Minimum score enter a faculty-based program, If you've attended an accredited/recognized post-secondary institution ISAP consists of university classes, Advanced Placement (AP) English Literature and Composition, and have completed 12 or more units, you'll be considered for admission 4 advising, cultural support, peer or English Language and Composition based on your post-secondary academic standing. Some programs may support and tutorials. This full-time NURSING PROGRAM require you to complete, or be in the process of completing, specific program qualifies for student loans CAEL 70 REQUIREMENTS course requirements at the high school and/or post-secondary level. and other sources of funding. One of the following: 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 bands below a 7.0) overcome significant hardships, you may seek admission under the GCE/GCSE English Language or Literature B or 6 diverse qualifications process. To be considered for admission under IELTS (International English Language Testing System) 6.5 EDUCATION PROGRAM 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 29 Winter at UCalgary is one of the most budgeting for your first year 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

DEVELOP A ATTEND AN REGISTERED ATTEND MONEY APPLY FOR CO-OPS, 5 TOTAL $17,420 – $23,975 $31,829 – $38,456 FINANCIAL PLAN ENTRANCE AWARDS EDUCATION SAVINGS START SMART SEMINARS INTERNSHIPS AND Pursue scholarships WEBINAR PLAN (RESP) PAID RESEARCH 6 and loans through Learn insider tips Check with your CLASSES OPPORTUNITIES your high school and advice 1 RESP provider to find * All costs cover an eight-month period and are based on a full first-year course load and a typical student's experience in residence. Fees are based on the and home country out their process to 2020-21 academic year. release your funds † 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 PARENTAL APPLY FOR APPLY FOR A MONEY FROM A APPLY FOR CONTINUING ˜ Most bachelor's degrees take four years of full-time study to complete. CONTRIBUTIONS ENTRANCE AWARDS STUDENT LOAN 3 PART-TIME JOB STUDENT AWARDS Can your parents Submit applications for Lots of students work Applications open or support network both high school and on- or off-campus while annually in June 2 help you pay for your prestige awards 2 studying 4 Cost Estimator education? Need help planning your expenses? Try our online cost estimator tool. You can access the tool by visiting: ucalgary.ca/cost-estimator 1 Learn more at: ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/tours-and-events 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 ucalgary.ca/registrar/finances/student-loans/us for funding options. 6 Learn more at: ucalgary.ca/student-services/careers/students/coop-internships

30 31 Meet 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 fee ($145 for students with international credentials). You can change your program choices until Visit: ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/admitted . 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 Centremy.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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