Undergraduate Recruitment & Admissions
Whether you are a prospective student seeking to connect with your recruiter, or a current applicant with specific questions about your application, the Recruitment and Admissions (RAD) Team is here to help!
Please note:
Admissions advising will be closed from Dec. 23 to Jan. 2. We will reopen on Jan. 3. and look forward to seeing you in the new year!
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Ways to contact Undergraduate Recruitment & Admissions
As a future undergraduate student, you probably have questions about UCalgary. Type in the box above and Rex can help answer some of your most common questions. Can’t find what you’re looking for? During our hours of operation (shown below), type in "Live Agent" to connect with one of our advisors during our regular hours of operation.
We recommend starting all inquiries with Rex!
If Rex isn’t able to help you, a Live Agent is a good way to connect if:
- you’re looking for straight forward information,
- your question is time-sensitive, or
- you have a quick question about the status of your application.
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Considering applying to UCalgary?
Visit us for a campus tour – get a feel for your campus by signing up for a tour. You’ll visit classrooms, residences, athletic facilities and receive answers to your most pressing questions.
Your tour guide will be able to answer your questions throughout the tour, or plan to stay for an extra 30 minutes to participate in a group advising session with your peers.
Take a tour in-person, or join us virtually »
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Book a prospective student meeting with your recruiter – our undergraduate recruitment team is here to answer all the questions you have about becoming a UCalgary Dino! From admission requirements to campus services and life in Calgary, connecting with our recruitment team is a great way to start your UCalgary journey!
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Already submitted an undergraduate application?
Advising appointments – Schedule a time to connect with an admissions advisor in our new space on the second floor of the Hunter Student Commons (HnSC). Alternatively, you can choose to meet with us virtually by zoom or by phone.
Appointment hours are:
- Monday to Wednesday & Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m (MST)
- Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (MST)
We recommend booking an appointment if:
- you have a varied or complex academic history,
- you’d like to discuss the specifics of your admission decision, or
- your application was not successful and you'd like to discuss next steps.
Appointments can be booked online as they become available
Book an admissions appointment »
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Drop-in advising – Join our queue to connect with an admissions advisor in our new space on the second floor of the Hunter Student Commons (HNSC).
Drop-in hours are:
- Monday to Friday from 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. (MST)
We recommend a drop-in visit if:
- you have multiple questions,
- you prefer a face-to-face interaction,
- you’d like to discuss your application status or,
- you have questions about required documents.
Advisors are available by phone during our regular hours of operation.
We recommend connecting with us by phone if:
- you have multiple questions,
- your questions are time-sensitive,
- you’d like to discuss your application status or,
- your question is about where your file is in the admission process.
Phone: 403.210.7625
Toll free (Canada and USA): 1.855.246.7625
Fax: 403.220.0762
Not a problem!
Our recruitment team is available to support prospective students, parents and guidance counselors – near and far.
Private meetings can be booked with the recruiter for your region either virtually, or in-person when we visit your city or school.
Meet our team to find your recruiter and find out when we will be visiting you soon!
To support students throughout the application process, we’ve developed a number of helpful resources that students, parents and counsellors can easily access online.
A few key resources include:
- prospective student viewbooks
- application tutorials and instructional videos
- information about documents, dates and deadlines
Admissions advisors are available during regular business hours throughout the week:
Monday – Wednesday, and Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Thursday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Our recruiters are available on a varied schedule in order to connect with prospective students more easily. Visit Meet Our Team to learn more.
Are you a graduate student (Master’s, PhD) looking for contact information? Visit the Graduate Studies website.
Are you an Indigenous student?
The university acknowledges and respects the rich diversity of our learners, their communities, their aspirations, and their cultures and traditions. To support our prospective indigenous applicants, UCalgary has a dedicated team of Indigenous Recruitment Advisors who are eager to connect with you.
Are you an International student?
UCalgary is home for international students from over 155 different countries. To connect with a Recruitment Advisor who specializes in supporting students from your country or region.
Are you a parent or family member?
You’ve invested so much into your student. You’ve seen them grow into an adult, and you want them to find success in the next part of their journey. At UCalgary, they can have an incredible education experience that will benefit them for the rest of their life. To explore how you can better support your future Dino, explore our parent and family member resource section.
Are you a high school counselor?
As a high school counsellor, career practitioner, or teacher, we know the critical role you play in supporting your students assess and evaluate their post-secondary options. We are here to support you in this vital role and have a dedicated page to better support you.