Experience Matters
At UCalgary, hands-on learning opportunities are endless.
The path to where I am today was completely unexpected. There was a period where I felt that I didn’t have a lot going for me. I decided to open myself to new possibilities and say yes to whatever opportunities came my way, even if they were out of my comfort zone. I’m so glad I did.
Saskia Mae-Livingstone
Bachelor of Arts, Law and Society, 2021
Learning beyond the classroom
At UCalgary, learning is not just lectures and essays, it's experiential learning in the classroom and beyond. It's real-world scenarios in work placements, internships, practicums and co-ops. There's experiential learning in the classroom, too, such as labs, creative activities, and classes that let you explore through practical projects and research.
Experiential learning helps you build your resume, explore career options and sets you on a path to success.
Work-integrated learning
Learning on the job is a great way to integrate what you learn in class with real-world situations and gain practical and professional skills. Your program may include an internship, co-op or practicum opportunity, or you can take a class like UNIV 304 to incorporate work-integrated learning into your degree.
Undergraduate research
As a top research institute, undergraduate research is an important part of UCalgary culture. Through exceptional initiatives like the Program for Undergraduate Research (PURE), you can gain funding to conduct your very own research project with an on-campus mentor.
Neurodiverse students
UCalgary wants to support all students as they explore work-integrated learning opportunities. With support from The Sinneave Family Foundation, we are ensuring neurodiverse students thrive in practicums, internships, co-ops and beyond.
Experiential learning across campus
Class of 2025: Critical thinking in sonography education
Werklund School of Education EdD grad sheds light on essential skills for health-care technologists
Investing in tomorrow: Calgary business leaders fuel experiential learning at Haskayne
With a $1-million donation, Peter and Justin Mayerchak are helping students gain the confidence, connections and skills they need to step into their careers
Lisa Stowe appointed as Educational Leader in Residence of Experiential Learning
The ELR in Experiential Learning will advance Small EL practices, foster curricular integration through campus partnerships, and support faculty development and scholarship in experiential learning
Transformative Talent Internships expand on campus to create new opportunities for graduate students
The Faculty of Graduate Studies program connects students with UCalgary teams for short-term, skill-building projects
New Haskayne program marks a western Canadian business education milestone
New Master of Finance degree launches in fall 2026
Cultivating curiosity: Cari Din says experiential learning connects us to who we are
Meet the new academic director for experiential learning in the Office of Signature Learning Experiences