Green + Gold

At the U of A, Green + Gold Day is every day. It’s how we recognize the people who make our university the vibrant, inclusive and innovative community that it is. Whether you’re a student or part of our faculty, staff, alumni or partnerships, join us in celebrating green + gold and spreading the U of A spirit far and wide.

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Financial assistance and related support

U of A offers a range of opportunities for financial support and assistance to help students thrive academically and personally.

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Health + Wellness 

Free and confidential health resources to help every U of A student thrive.

Experiential Learning

Directly involving the student in a learning experience rather than simply delivering information via ready-made content like lectures.

Academic Success

Helping students identify and achieve learning goals and outcomes.

International

U of A celebrates diversity and welcomes students from all over the world. 

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Student Service Centre

Get information and access to services to support your academic, financial, mental, and physical well-being. If we can’t answer your questions, we’ll connect you with someone who can.

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Libraries

Explore library resources like online research help, computer access, touchdown spaces, and more.

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Student Groups: Get Involved

With over 450 student groups, you’re bound to find a group to get involved with during your time at the U of A. Maybe, you’ll even start your own!

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Student Life: Events

One aspect of experiencing student life at the U of A is attending campus events. There’s something for everyone! Stay safe and have fun checking out these events.

Other Services Available

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First Peoples House

The First Peoples' House provides an environment of empowerment for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit learners to achieve personal and academic growth. (Image: As We Gather by Jerry Whitehead)

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International Services Centre

The International Services Centre is your gateway to the world. Connect with ISC for education abroad experiences, immigration and intercultural advising, the Certificate in International Learning, and more.

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Graduate Students

The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) offers a variety of support services for graduate students including funding, professional development, thesis support and convocation.

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Office of the Registrar

The Office of the Registrar (RO) plays a key role in every aspect of the student experience, from recruitment to graduation and beyond. The RO also supports the wider campus community, including faculties, departments, and other units.

Student Life: You Live It, We Share It.

Events

One aspect of experiencing student life at the U of A is attending campus events. There’s something for everyone! Stay safe and have fun checking out these events.

Stories

 

STORIES

Things you didn’t know about the U of A’s Cuba study abroad program
Experiential Learning
Things you didn’t know about the U of A’s Cuba study abroad program
4 Reasons to work at the U of A Career Centre
Experiential Learning
4 Reasons to work at the U of A Career Centre
Getting a good night’s sleep
Health & Wellness
Getting a good night’s sleep
Managing moments of panic and distress
Health & Wellness
Managing moments of panic and distress
Have your say: Student Experience Action Plan Survey
Campus Life
Have your say: Student Experience Action Plan Survey
My life in 8 a.m. classes
Health & Wellness
My life in 8 a.m. classes
Tuition Increase Proposal: Q&A with Melissa Padfield, Deputy Provost (Students and Enrolment)
Campus Life
Tuition Increase Proposal: Q&A with Melissa Padfield, Deputy Provost (Students and Enrolment)
Finding light through the kaleidoscope of student life
Health & Wellness
Finding light through the kaleidoscope of student life
Next steps post-graduation
Campus Life
Next steps post-graduation
ACGC’s Top 30 under 30: Meet Grace
Innovator Spotlight
ACGC’s Top 30 under 30: Meet Grace
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