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UCalgary undergraduate admissions

We’re excited for you join the UCalgary community

Ready to join Canada's most entrepreneurial university?

Experience a premier education at one of Canada's top research universities. Studying at UCalgary will give you access to expert researchers and faculty members, state-of-the-art laboratories, classroom technology, and exceptional teaching and learning resources.

Why you should choose UCalgary

Getting started

Applying to UCalgary is easy! The application opens Aug. 15 for international students and Oct. 1 for domestic students.

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Choose your programs

Browse our programs and admission requirements to decide on your program choices. Be sure to rank your program choices with your most desired program as your first choice. Learn more about selecting a first- and second-choice program.

Submit your application

Complete the undergraduate application and then access your my.ucalgary.ca Student Centre.

Learn how to apply

Submit all required documents

Use your eID to access your Student Centre. Review your To-Do list to see your required documents and deadlines.

Learn about required documents

Watch for updates

Regularly check your Student Centre and the email account you used to apply. Add @ucalgary.ca to your email "safe list" so our emails don’t go to your junk folder.  

Sign in at my.ucalgary.ca

Understand your application status

The My Applications section of your Student Centre allows you to track your application status. Your status is updated each time your application is reviewed.

Learn about your application status

Accept your offer!

If you receive an offer of admission, you'll need to accept your offer in your Student Centre. Watch your email for important information leading up to your first term. 

Learn about receiving an offer

Additional pathways to admission

Admission to UCalgary undergraduate programs is competitive. We know each student’s experience is unique. So, we offer additional pathways to admission that may be an option for some applicants.

Equitable and Inclusive Admission (EQA)

Considers factors outside of academics that have impacted your access, opportunity or ability to succeed. You can select to be considered through EQA in your application for admission until the application deadline.

Learn more about EQA

Indigenous Pathways

If you self-identify as Indigenous in your application, you’ll automatically receive prompts to explore the pathways you’re eligible for.

Learn more about Indigenous Pathways

University Entrance Program (UEP)

If you’re not admissible to your desired degree program, UEP may be a good way for you to get started at UCalgary.

Learn more about UEP

Funding your education

UCalgary offers $20 million in scholarships, awards and bursaries annually. You can apply for awards as soon as you apply for admission; you don't need to wait to be accepted.

Learn more about paying for your education

Make yourself at home

Find the perfect place in Calgary to call home. Find out how to apply for residence — or more about options available in Calgary neighbourhoods.

Learn more about housing

Transfer Credit

Transfer credit

Transfer credits allow students to use previous studies toward their UCalgary degree programs. 

Learn about transfer credit

Did you know...

  1. You can select two program choices on your application for admission.
    Learn how to be strategic
  2. International students only need a conditional offer of admission to apply for their study permit.
    Learn more about study permits
  3. Most of our offers are made after we receive first-term Grade 12 transcripts.
    Learn more about submitting transcripts
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