Residence Orientation
Whether you’re just starting your university journey, finishing your undergraduate degree, studying in graduate school or a professional program, or anything in between, residence orientation equips you with the tools for success in the academic year. No matter where you are in your journey, residence orientation is tailored to your level of study and experience as a student.
Orientation will enable you to:
- settle into your new home
- bond with others in your community and make new friends through group activities
- develop a personal and academic support network on topics such as mental wellness, allyship and academic skills
- make connections with helpful resources both within and outside of the residence community
- meet and connect with optional academic and non-academic cohort communities that provide support throughout the year
- and more!
RESIDENCE 101
Students moving into residence can enroll and gain early access to Residence 101, an online portion to orientation that introduces you to residence life. Residence 101 also includes the mandatory Move-In Module, which is required to be completed before you can pick up your keys.
BaseCamp: First-year residence orientation stream
Moving away from home and starting university can be a daunting mountain to climb. BaseCamp provides you with early access to resources, experiences and learning opportunities to help them transition into university. You can meet your new neighbours and get settled in your new community—all before classes begin!
First-year students living in residence are automatically registered in BaseCamp.
Ascent: Upper-year residence orientation stream
Ascent is designed to build strong communities, get you comfortable in your new living environment, develop peer connections and introduce you to the surrounding Edmonton community. Explore and develop a sense of citizenship in Edmonton and establish your new support system before classes start!
Residence family and parent information session
A virtual information session for supporters of students. Come meet Residence Services professional staff and learn more about your student’s residence experience.More Information
Please note that Residence Orientation is only for students living in U of A residences and does not include students living in St. Joseph’s College residence buildings.
Questions about residence orientation? Reach out to reslife@ualberta.ca.
See all orientation events and register
Winter Orientation
Moving in for the winter? Don’t worry! Residence orientation programming is also offered to students moving into residence in the winter term to help you ease into campus life.
All students entering residence for the first time in the winter will automatically receive communication about Winter Orientation activities leading up to move-in.