Arrival

Steps to take upon your arrival.

Get a UniCard

All graduate students need a UniCard. Beat the rush by submitting a selfie online and collect your UniCard on your first day.

Get your card

UPass pick up

The Universal Pass Program (UPass) is a transit sticker applied to the UniCard that entitles full-time graduate students access to Calgary Transit. 

Learn more

Enrolment Verification Letter

If you are a new resident in Canada, request an Enrolment Verification Letter to obtain a Social Insurance Number (SIN) and government IDs.

Request a letter

Look up program information and important deadlines in the Academic Calendar

Pay your tuition

It is important to pay your tuition and fees before the payment deadline listed in the Academic Schedule. Learn about how you can apply for a graduate student payment plan.

Note for third-party programs: Please pay only the amount owing on the student's account as excess funds will be returned. Money for other expenses should be sent directly to the student.

Questions? Contact us

Paying your fees

Graduate student responsibility

Know your department

You are expected to maintain high standards of integrity in your coursework and research. You will also find the best support by getting to know your Graduate Program Director (GPD), graduate program staff, and your supervisor if you have one.

Contact your graduate program staff

Learn about academic integrity

Academic integrity is a critical part of your graduate studies. We treat incidents of plagiarism very seriously. Any occurrence may affect your academic record and/or registration status.

Read more

Student/Supervisor relationship

For thesis-based students and some course-based students, your relationship with your supervisor is one of the most important parts of your graduate student experience. 

Learn more

Library resources

Our libraries aren’t just about books! Attend workshops, borrow technical equipment, book workrooms, and consult with our friendly librarians.

Explore our libraries

Speak to Graduate Librarians about accessing research materials and library facilities available to graduate students.

Get started

Meet your Subject Librarian

Our specialized librarians are here to help you find resources specific to your subject area and more.

Find your subject librarian

The Grad Commons

The Alan MacDonald Graduate Commons on the 5th floor of the Taylor Family Digital Library (TFDL) is a quiet, card-access study space for graduate students only. 

Sign up for a spot

LabNEXT

The Lab NEXT facility on the 3rd floor of the TFDL includes a Makerspace, Virtual Reality studio, high performance computers, collaboration rooms and support with digitization, data management, and specialized software. 

Visit LabNEXT