UAlberta MBA Orientation
Orientation is designed to introduce you to the MBA program, the various services available to you as a student, and to prepare you for success throughout the program. It's also a great opportunity to meet your peers and start building long-term friendships.
2024 Schedule Overview
International Orientation
August 23rd: 8:30 AM (MDT)
August 26th: 8:00 AM (MDT)
August 27th: 8:30 AM (MDT)
August 28th: 8:30 AM (MDT)
August 29th: 4:00 PM (MDT)
August 30th: 1:00 PM (MDT)
Full-Time Orientation
August 26th: 10:00 AM (MDT)
August 27th: 8:30 AM (MDT)
August 28th: 8:30 AM (MDT)
August 29th: 4:00 PM (MDT)
August 30th: 1:00 PM (MDT)
Part-Time Orientation
August 16th: 9:30 AM (MDT)
August 30th: 4:30 PM (MDT)
Orientation Day Profiles
The 2024 Orientation Schedules will be posted here when confirmed. In the meantime, please find the orientation profiles for 2023 below. Orientation Week typically consists of three different orientations - one for part-time students, one for international students and a combined orientation for all full-time students. Please note, orientation on August 23, 2024 will be mandatory for international (non-Canadian citizens and non-PR) students only, and August 26 - August 30, 2024 will be mandatory for all full-time students (both domestic and international). Orientation on August 16, 2024 will be mandatory for all part-time students. Attendance will be taken each day.
Part-Time Students Orientation
Get Involved
Groups, clubs, and committees within the MBA program play a critical role in enhancing the student experience to the fullest by encouraging students to engage in programming outside of the classroom itself. There are many different ways to get involved. While you'll have plenty of opportunities to connect and find out more about the student groups at Orientation and during the program.
Have Questions?
Questions regarding Orientation should be directed to our Student Engagement Advisor at engaged@ualberta.ca.
For any questions regarding courses and enrolment, get in touch with our Academic Services Team at mbaadm@ualberta.ca.