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
Giving Day 2024 across campus, part 3
Today’s the day! Be a part of UCalgary Giving Day by making a gift before midnight tonight
Schulich students take to the slopes in a concrete toboggan
UCalgary team competes at 50th annual Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race
Beyond the binary: Piecing together research on gender diversity
Emilie Lui's student research project explores gender diversity and identity through an immigrant lens
Hackathon encourages digital health solutions from graduate students in nursing and engineering
Community partner Dr. Barrie Strafford Centre for Learning Innovation and Quality to offer seed funding and mentorship for successful project
2024 Mooting Round-Up
It was another great year for UCalgary Law students participating in moot competitions!
Virtual practicum pilot project at UCalgary delivers long-distance value to small Alberta town
Innovative remote work experience placement with Beaverlodge agency opens doors for students in faculties of social work and nursing