Online Orientation
Your U of A experience starts with online orientation
Enhance your U of A experience with online orientation now to familiarize yourself with campus. Check out all topics related to your student status and any other communities you may be a part of. Each online orientation offers content and resources tailored to help you understand what you need to know before starting at the U of A.
After completing a module, return to this webpage to review other online orientation courses related to you!
Complete online orientation at your own pace. You can return to this web page as often as you'd like throughout the year.
Access most of your online orientation experiences on eClass.
When you applied to the U of A, you were assigned a CCID to access campus resources such as Bear Tracks, Canvas, eClass, email and apps. With your CCID, you can start working through your virtual orientation programs on eClass
What’s Canvas and eClass? Canvas and eClass are the U of A's learning management systems and your key resources for accessing online courses. It's where you'll go for course materials and interactive learning activities to connect with instructors and classmates and do orientation! Learn Canvas and eClass basics.
International, visiting or exchanging students:
Start the U of A International Online Orientation anytime! Learn vital information about securing your study/work permit, how to find housing and what life is like in Edmonton.
Living on campus?
Explore Residence online orientation, Expedition: Connect, to learn about living on campus, including house rules, Residence Services resources and building amenities.
Undergraduate Students
Do you still need help registering for classes?
Learn how to register for courses with self-guided online modules. Learn about your academic calendar, Bear Tracks and how to register for your classes.
Get to know your Students' Union (UASU)
The U of A Students' Union (UASU) represents close to 36,000 undergraduate students on campus. UASU offers the New Students Orientation eClass to learn about:
- The UASU and services available to you
- Key dates for undergraduate students
- Information about ONECard, libraries and student services
- Tips and tricks to support your academic experience
- Getting involved on campus
Graduate Students
Graduate Student Online Orientation for all graduate students. Topics include:
- Starting your U of A Journey
- Being a Part of the Community
- Academic Life, including the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (FGPS)
- Financial Wellness
- Your Health and Wellness
- Student Life & Leadership, including your Graduate Students Association (GSA)
- Next Steps Checklist
Start Online Orientation
Faculty online orientations
Explore your faculty's orientation by clicking the faculty you are currently registered with below. If your faculty is not listed they do not currently offer an online orientation module.
Undergraduate:
- Campus Saint-Jean (CSJ): Online orientation videos share resources and what life is like at CSJ.
- Faculty of Science: Get information about the faculty, student services and how to engage with student life in the Faculty of Science. Questions? Reach out to scilife@ualberta.ca.