Welcome Centre
New to Calgary? Whether from another country or from another province, the Welcome Centre provides support and programming for incoming students as they prepare to make Calgary their home.
Aug. 20, 2020
Welcome Centre opens
Aug. 31, 2020
Start of fall term; Block Week classes begin
Sept. 1, 2020
Orientation events begin
Sept. 4, 2020
Block Week classes end
The Welcome Centre closes. See you next year!
Sept. 7, 2020
Labour Day; University closed
Sept. 8, 2020
Start of regular classes
Sept. 17, 2020
Last day to drop a class without financial penalty
Oct. 12, 2020
Thanksgiving Day; University closed
Nov. 8, 2020
Start of term break; no classes
Dec. 9, 2020
End of classes
Dec. 12, 2020
Start of exams
Dec. 23, 2020
End of exams
Jan. 4, 2021
Start of winter term
Jan. 21, 2021
Last day to drop a class without financial penalty
Feb. 14, 2021
Start of term break; no classes
Feb. 15, 2021
Alberta Family Day; University closed
April 2, 2021
Good Friday; University closed
April 5, 2021
Easter Monday; University closed
April 15, 2021
End of classes; last day to withdraw from a course
April 19, 2021
Start of exams
April 29, 2021
End of exams
April 30, 2021
Winter term ends
Let's get you settled in!
Accommodations
There are a number of accommodation options available to you. If you choose not to live on-campus, you may want to look at off-campus housing when you first arrive so you can explore your long-term options.
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Contact Info
Location for fall 2020
The Welcome Centre will offer remote services on Zoom due to the COVID-19. Please visit our virtual front desk for support!
Hours
Dates: Thursday, Aug. 20 – Friday, Sept. 4, 2020, Monday through Friday
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
If you need assistance, please visit the resources below or email us at welcome@ucalgary.ca.
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