Apply for external awards now
Applications are open for the Jason Lang, Louise McKinney, and Indigenous Careers awards.
Important dates
Sept. 24, 2021
Tuition and fee payment deadline
Oct. 11, 2021
Thanksgiving (university closure)
Nov. 7, 2021
Fall term break begins
Nov. 9, 2021
Fall Convocation
Nov. 11, 2021
Remembrance Day (university closure)
Nov. 13, 2021
Fall term break ends
Dec. 9, 2021
Last day of classes | last day to withdraw from a fall course
Dec. 13, 2021
Final exams begin
Dec. 22, 2021
Final exams end
Dec. 25, 2021
Holiday observance Dec. 25 - 31 (university closure)
Starting this fall, pay your tuition and fees in instalments
UCalgary is excited to begin offering self-service payment plans for all students as of fall 2021. You’ve told us you want more flexibility around tuition and fee payment deadlines, and we're happy to provide a new payment plan option based on your feedback.
Your money
Wondering about budgeting and credit?
On Sept. 28, join MoneySmart to learn about money management, using credit, student loan repayment, and more.
Apply for fall 2021 and winter 2022 student loans now
If you're applying for student loans for the upcoming academic year, do so now because loans can take up to six weeks to process. The application is available through Student Aid Alberta.
Join Money Smart this fall
Get Money Smart with our online financial literacy training. Learn about budgeting, cashflow, savings, and more. You can also earn prizes for completing the modules.
Funding your education
You'll likely use a variety of sources to cover the costs of attending university. This might include awards, scholarships, bursaries, RESPs, money from your family, a part-time job or student loans.
Tuition and Fees
Learn about the mandatory and optional costs that are included in your tuition and general fees.
Awards and Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and bursaries are available to UCalgary students, both through the university and from external sources.
Student Loans
Government student loans and grants are available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are studying full- or part-time. You'll apply through your home province or territory of residence.
Wondering how much your degree will cost? Create a customized estimate with our online cost estimator.