Emeriti
Academic Staff
The title of Emeriti recognizes an eligible individual’s meritorious service to the University of Calgary. Eligibility is determined in accordance with Article 33 of the Collective Agreement and reflects the value earned through the individual’s service to the University.
Emeriti Status: Eligibility & Process
Academic staff members will receive emeriti status upon leaving a Continuing, Limited Term, or Contingent Term appointment if they meet the following criteria:
A. Retirement Eligibility: Have met the Early Retirement Date as defined by the Universities Academic Pension Plan.
B. Service Requirement: Have completed at least ten (10) years of service at the University of Calgary in a Continuing, Contingent Term, Limited Term, or Senior Leadership Team appointment.
C. Eligible Rank: Have held an appointment at one of the following ranks: Associate Professor, Professor, Associate Professor (Teaching), Professor (Teaching), Associate Librarian, Associate Archivist, Associate Curator, Librarian, Archivist, Curator, or any rank listed in Schedule A that does not have a three-tiered progression.
D. Discipline Requirement: Have no discipline on file (as per the sunset provision in Article 20.5), other than a Counselling Letter.
E. Performance Requirement: Have not received any unsatisfactory performance assessments (i.e., a denial of PTR in the current system or a 0-U in the previous system) within the past ten years.
Emeriti status is granted in accordance with Article 33 of the Collective Agreement. Academic staff members do not need to apply – status is conferred automatically following the annual emeriti review process.
See the Emeriti Process Timeline for detailed information and key dates.
For additional details on retirement, visit the Pension and Retirement website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Academic staff members are eligible for emeriti status upon leaving a Continuing, Limited Term, or Contingent Term appointment, provided they meet the criteria outlined in Article 33.1 of the Collective Agreement.
Yes. Service as a Senior Leadership Team (SLT) member is recognized as equivalent to academic service if the individual held an academic appointment immediately prior to their SLT appointment, or if an academic appointment was added in accordance with the GFC procedure. For SLT members whose final service is in that role, the Provost assumes the responsibilities of the Dean for the purposes of emeriti eligibility.
Please see Article 33.2 of the Collective Agreement for details.
No - emeriti status is granted in accordance with Article 33 of the Collective Agreement. Academic staff members do not need to apply – status is conferred automatically following the annual emeriti process.
Emeriti status takes effect on the same date the individual’s retirement date. It can be applied retroactively or in advance, depending on factors such as the notice period before retirement, completion of the annual process, system implementation timing, and time of year. Typically, emeriti status is entered into the system in the spring, ahead of July 1.
Please refer to the process timeline for additional details.
Yes. The use of “emeriti,” “emerita,” or “emeritus” is at the discretion of the recipient. Please contact your Dean or equivalent to discuss your preferred title.
Emeriti status, if granted, is conferred at the rank last held by the academic staff member. Promotions to a higher rank are not considered at the time of retirement.
Former academic staff who already hold emeriti status may request that their rank be updated to align with current titles in the Collective Agreement for the same position (e.g., those with emeriti status as Instructor or Senior Instructor may have their title updated to Assistant or Associate Professor (Teaching) emerita/emeritus). Such changes in rank are granted automatically upon request; please contact hracadem@ucalgary.ca.
Please see the list of current emeriti here.
Yes. Academic staff members who have been granted emeriti status may choose not to have this status posted or referenced on any University website or listing. If you prefer to keep this information confidential, or would like your name removed from the emeriti list for any reason, please contact academicrelations@ucalgary.ca to request removal.
Remaining Engaged with the University
The Board of Governors at the University of Calgary allows retired members of the academic staff to be appointed as “Faculty Professors”. In making these appointments, the university provides a means whereby important and productive research, scholarship and creative activity can be continued, on a selective basis, beyond the date of a professor’s retirement.
Interested candidates should:
- Review the Hiring Faculty Professors website
- Contact their Dean’s Office to express their interest in a post-retirement appointment.
The University of Calgary Retirees Association (UCRA) brings retirees together for the betterment of the membership and their families, and to foster ways that members can contribute to the life of the university and society at large. Originally founded in 1992 as the University of Calgary Emeritus Association, the Association was established to serve members, the university, and the public.
The University of Calgary Retirees Association provides a visible and active focus for the history, experience and expertise available to the University of Calgary and the public through retired university employees. The University of Calgary Retirees Association maintains an active relationship with the university, and provides a discussion forum for former colleagues, whose input shapes the further development of the Association.
For additional information regarding the University of Calgary Retirees Association, please visit the website.
Privileges for Emeriti
Retired staff members who wish to stay connected with the University of Calgary and access available benefits and privileges can obtain a Retired Employee Card from the Campus Service Centre.
Emeriti will retain email and IT access following retirement, in accordance with the IT website.
To request reactivation of a recent retiree’s email account or the provisioning of a new email address, submit a request through the IT service portal or contact it@ucalgary.ca.
UCalgary Retired Staff and Emeritus members have full access to library spaces, borrowing privileges, and digital resources using their Unicard and IT credentials, with auto-renewals and standard library policies in place. Please visit the Libraries & Cultural Resources website for details.
Prior to retirement, meet with your Department Head or Equivalent to discuss the continuation of your research projects and any impacts on students or research staff. Requests to retain use of University space should be submitted to the Department Head well in advance of your retirement date.
Parking passes are available to retirees with 25 years of continuous service with the University of Calgary or Emeritus status. A parking pass can be obtained by visiting the Campus Service Centre after obtaining the Retired Employee Card. For more information contact parking@ucalgary.ca.
Other benefits and privileges available to retired staff are outlined here.