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Welcome Centre

Are you an incoming student that's new to Calgary? Whether from another country or another province, the Welcome Centre (MSC 275) is here to help you feel at home in Calgary and on campus.

The Welcome Centre extended (limited hours)

The Welcome Centre (MSC 275) is extended!

Hours of operation:
Sept. 11 - 13th: (Closed over 12- 1pm)

  • 10 am-12pm
  • 1pm - 4pm

About us

The Welcome Centre is a short-run transition program for incoming students new to living in Calgary. We open every year in August and close before the fall term begins.

At the Welcome Centre, student staff are available to support incoming students by directing them to campus resources and preparing them for the fall term. They can also assist with transition needs, like adjusting to living in a new city, such as finances, accommodations, things to do in Calgary and more.

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Let's get you settled in!

Arriving in Calgary

Get more information on arriving in Calgary.

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Your First Week

Get to know your new campus and city!

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Off-campus housing

If you haven't yet planned for your fall term accommodation, we recommend you start your search for off-campus housing now.

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Resources

Find out what UCalgary has to offer to help smooth your transition.

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Important dates

Aug. 17

Welcome Centre opens


Aug. 28

Start of fall term; Block Week begins


Aug. 31

Fall Orientation


Sept. 1

Fall Orientation


Sept. 1

Welcome Centre closes


Sept. 4

Labour Day (university closed)


Sept. 5

Start of classes


Sept. 14

Last day to drop a class without financial penalty*


Sept. 15

Last day to add or swap a course


Sept. 22

Tuition and Fee Payment Deadline


Sept. 30

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (university closed)


Oct. 9

Canadian Thanksgiving (university closed)


Nov. 11

Remembrance Day (university closed)


Nov. 12

Term Break begins (no classes)


Nov. 18

Term Break ends


Dec. 6

End of classes


Dec. 9

Start of final exams


Dec. 20

End of final exams