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Move-in 2023

We are excited to be welcoming you to Residence at the University of Calgary.

Fall move-in | August 27

Residents moving into: Aurora, Cascade, International House, Glacier, Kananaskis, Olympus, Rundle and Yamnuska. Download move-in guide here.

  1. Log into your Resident Portal and sign your residence agreement.  
  2. Sign up for a move-in time through your resident portal starting August 15 at 10:00 am MST. You will not be able to select your move-in time slot until you have signed your agreement.
  3. On August 27, arrive to Parking Lot 1, located under the main arch at the intersection of 24 Ave NW and University Drive. Please do not arrive more than 10 minutes prior or 10 minutes after your move-in start time, as there is limited parking. If you arrive to campus more than 10 minutes prior to your start time, please wait in another parking lot or at McMahon Stadium until your move-in time.
  4. When you arrive to Parking Lot 1, please follow the instructions by our staff and park until there is availability for you to pick up your move-in package.
  5. Follow the signs and show the QR code that is located in your Resident Portal to receive your residence keys, move-in information and Unicard (if submitted prior to Aug. 20).
  6. Proceed to your building to unload your personal items. There will be Dino Moving Crew volunteers at buildings to help with move-in. We ask that you move your vehicle as soon as all your items are unloaded from it, so we can make sure that we are able to get everyone moved in during their time slot.
  7. When you have unloaded your belongings, you will need to move your vehicle to the Art Parkade.

Residents moving into: Crowsnest and Varsity Courts. Download move-in guide here.

  1. Log into your Resident Portal and sign your residence agreement.  
  2. Sign up for a move-in time through your resident portal starting August 15 at 10:00 am MST. You will not be able to select your move-in time slot until you have signed your agreement.
  3. On your move-in day, you will arrive at Crowsnest Hall. Please do not arrive more than 10 minutes prior or 10 minutes after your move-in start time, as there is limited parking. If you arrive to campus more than 10 minutes prior to your start time, please wait in another parking lot or at Parking Lot 12 until your move-in time.
  4. When you arrive you will park your vehicle at the designated spot and go inside to reception pick up your move-in package. Those moving into Varsity Courts can park in the loop in front of Crowsnest Hall. Those moving into Crowsnest Hall can park behind the building in lot 65.
  5. Once inside please show the QR code from your Resident Portal or your UCID to receive your residence keys, Unicard (if submitted prior to Aug 20) and move-in information.
  6. Those living in Varsity Courts can follow the signs to Varsity Courts to unload. We ask that you take a maximum of 30 minutes to unload your belongings, so we can make sure that we are able to get everyone moved in during their time slot.
  7. Once you have unloaded your belongings, please move your vehicle to Lot 12 or Lot 10 for the remainder of the day, unless you have a parking permit. Parking permits can be picked up at the Campus Service Centre.
  1. Log into your Resident Portal and sign your residence agreement.
  2. Sign up for a move-in date and time through your resident portal starting August 15 at 10:00 am MST.
  3. Arrive at the Campus Service Centre located in International House, 169 University Gate NW. 
  4. When inside you will need to show your government photo ID to receive your move-in package which includes your residence keys and Unicard (if submitted prior to Aug 20).
  5. Proceed to your building to unload your personal items.
  6. Once your belongings have been unloaded and need to park, you will need to move your vehicle to a paid parking lot, unless you have a parking pass.

If you are arriving by taxi or car share on move-in day, August 27

  1. Log into your Resident Portal and sign your residence agreement.
  2. Sign up for a time through your resident portal starting August 15 at 10:00 am MST.
  3. Arrive at the Campus Service Centre located in International House, 169 University Gate NW, during office hours.
  4. Once inside show your government photo ID to receive your residence keys and Unicard (if photo submitted prior to Aug 20).
  5. Proceed to your building to unload your personal items.

We understand that some international students will be arriving prior to August 27 due to flight schedules. We will be allowing international students to move-in starting Friday, August 25, 2023, if their room is available and ready.

There are some programs that start prior to our residence move-in date of August 27, 2023. Residents with programs that start prior to August 27, may apply to move-in one day prior to the start of their program. We are unable to guarantee early arrival requests due to limited bed spaces but will do our best to accommodate.  

Apply for early arrival here

Paying Residence Fees

Residence fees for all residences are due the same day as tuition during the academic school year, September 22, 2023 and January 26, 2024.

Non-residence room and non-meal plan fees, are due within seven days of the charge going on account (keys, lockouts, cleaning fees.)

For information on how to make payments, visit our website.

Residence agreement

The residence agreement is available for students to sign by logging into your application through the Resident Portal. The agreement must be signed prior to your move-in date.

You can check out the residence agreement and community standards on our website, prior to signing in to your Resident Portal.

Tenant insurance - NEW

New for this year, insurance will be included in residents fees. Residents will automatically be enrolled in a tenant insurance program through the University of Calgary in part with Marsh Canada. More info

This insurance will cover $10,000 of content and $1,000,000 in liability insurance.

Choosing a meal plan

With move-in fast approaching, you'll need to start thinking about your meal plan options. Meal plans must be selected by August 20.

First year students:

You will be able to select your meal plan through your resident portal when you are signing your Residence Agreement. First year undergraduate residents will be required to purchase one of two meal plans:

  • 7-day unlimited: unlimited entry to The Landing, seven days a week
  • 5-day unlimited: unlimited entry to The Landing, Mon. to Fri.

Upper-year students:

Can purchase any of the 7- and 5-day plans, 120 or 250 entries to The Landing. These plans are great if you don’t have time to cook or need extra food support in the case of self-isolation. Meal plans can be selected through the Resident Portal while signing the Residence Agreement.

Visit the Unicard website for more information about meal plans.

Parking and Transportation

Fall 2023 Residence Parking Permits will go on sale starting on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 8 a.m.

For more information please visit the Parking Services website.

UPass on My Fare

The UCalgary UPass allows full-time undergraduate and graduate students to have unlimited access to Calgary Transit services.

Visit the UPass website for more information on UPass for Fall 2023.

Move-in Volunteer

Residence move-in is one of the largest events at the University of Calgary each year. This year we will welcome over 1,400 students Sunday, August 27. Volunteers make students' move-in day welcoming and an event to remember.

If you would like to help or know anyone that would like to volunteer with residence move-in, please visit our website for more information.

Welcome Home Ambassadors

We are looking for residents to help Welcome Home residents to their new home here at the University of Calgary from August 25 to September 4.

This is a paid position that will require staff to help show residents to their new home, carry luggage, and answer any questions about residence and campus that they may have. If you are interest to learn more about this and how to apply, please click here.

Residence Councils and Associations

If you are interested in getting involved in our Residence Athletic Association (RAA), Residence Rainbow Council (RRC), or the Residence Association Involving Sexual Education (RAISE), keep an eye out on our Residence Buzz, social media, and recruitment posters in September! More information about getting involved can be found here.

The Residence Life team can't wait to welcome all residents to our buildings this fall. We have been hard at work ensuring that your residence experience is fun and engaging, starting in the very first week! 

Get excited for Residence Welcome Week 2023 by checking out a couple of the events being offered in the first week.

Monday, Aug. 28  

Residence Night at the Bookstore @ 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at UCalgary Bookstore

Check out the amazing deals and discounts available, one day only—just for residents. Beat the lines and purchase your textbooks and course materials before anyone else on campus. Get 20% off school supplies, general books (no course materials), all branded clothing, gifts and more. Show your UCalgary pride all semester long with UCalgary Branded spirit gear.

Residence Bonfire @ 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. in Aurora Quad 

Tuesday, Aug. 29 

Building Pep Rally @ 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. in Aurora Quad 

Residence Dodgeball Tournament @ 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. in Red/Gold Gyms 

Wednesday, Aug. 30 

Quad & Chill/Residence Resource Fair @ 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. in Aurora Quad

The Free Store @ 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. in the Aurora Multi-Purpose Room

Thursday, Aug. 31
(University Orientation Day) 

Welcome BBQ & Movie @ 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. in the Aurora Quad

The week is packed with events, check out our move-in website for all of Residence Orientation Week events

Your Unicard provides you access to The Landing, library and printing services.

Avoid the line - submit your photo online.

Submit your Unicard photo online before classes begin and avoid the wait in September. With just one click, your Unicard will be ready for you on your first day on campus. Submit by August 20 to have your Unicard in your move-in package. 

Just - Smile. Click. Submit. Don’t delay, upload today!

What to bring/not to bring

Not sure what to bring to your new home at Residence at the University of Calgary. Make sure to check out our website for help with your packing list.

LED lights are not permitted to be attached to walls or furniture in residence. If LED lights are found attached to walls or furniture, residents will be charged for full repair costs.

If you don't want to worry about packing your bedding, pillows or towels, make sure to check out our website on how to order these items and have them here for your arrival. Orders must be in by August 14. 

Everything you need in a Bookstore

The Bookstore is open for in person and online purchases—get everything you need, books, load up on back-to-school supplies or purchase Dinos swag.

Order at shop.ucalgary.ca