Graduate Programs Open Week 2024

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Monday, October 28, 2024 to Friday, November 1, 2024

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Graduate Programs Open Week offers undergraduate and graduate students, as well as working professionals, the opportunity to learn more about the variety of graduate programs offered at the University of Calgary through interactives webinars, campus tours and information sessions. 

Open Week consists of both virtual and in-person events, allowing future students to interact with faculty, staff and current graduate students.

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What you can expect during Open Week

Open Week is a weeklong event for future graduate students. It’s your opportunity to connect with Faculties, explore 225+ graduate credentials and gain valuable insight into life at UCalgary.

Interactive Webinars

Webinars will provide details on program structure, research opportunities and course offerings.

Campus Tours

Explore different buildings, labs and spaces where you'll be studying and conducting research.

In-person Sessions

In-person sessions offer an opportunity to learn more about a specific graduate program, admission requirements and career options.

Open Week events

  1. Master of Public Policy (MPP) Online Information Session

    When: Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. MST
    Where: Online (virtual)
    More information: 

    The University of Calgary's Master of Public Policy (MPP) program is a one-year integrated program that emphasizes a practical and focused approach to learning how public policy impacts our economy, our politics, and our lives. The program is designed to prepare students for work opportunities in business, government, research institutions, and NGO's.

    Register to attend

  2. Webinar: Sociology Graduate Studies Program

    When: Oct. 28 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. MST
    Where: Online (virtual)
    More information: This informational webinar is hosted by Dr. Matt Patterson, Graduate Program Director, Department of Sociology in the Faculty of Arts. 

    Register to attend

  1. Webinar: Veterinary Medical Sciences AOS

    When: Oct. 29 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. MST
    Where: Online (virtual)
    More information: Join Dr. David Hall (Associate Dean, Emerging Scholars, Veterinary Medicine) as he presents an overview of Veterinary Medical Sciences graduate studies program. You'll learn about the MSc and PhD programs, delivery format, admission requirements, length of program and more.

    Register to attend

  2. Webinar: Faculty of Nursing

    When: Oct. 29 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. MST
    Where: Online (virtual)
    More information: 

    Are you interested in learning more about graduate programs offered by the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Calgary?  Join us to learn more about the programs, requirements and how you can take your career to a new level!

    This session will be recorded and shared with all registrants for those who are unable to attend live.

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  1. Webinar: Learn about Master's of Engineering

    When: Oct. 30 from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. MST 
    Where: Online (virtual)
    More information: Curious about pursuing your graduate journey at the Schulich School of Engineering? Please register for our upcoming webinar to learn more about the exciting places our MEng programs and specializations could take your career.

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  2. Haskayne School of Business

    When: Oct. 30 from 12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. MST 
    Where: TBD
    More information: TBD

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  3. Webinar: Applying to graduate studies in the Faculty of Arts

    When: Oct. 30 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. MST 
    Where: Online (virtual)
    More information: This is an informational webinar hosted by Dr. Lisa Hughes, Associate Dean Graduate, Faculty of Arts. She will answering general questions about applying to graduate studies in the Faculty of the Arts.

    Register to attend

  1. Communication, Media and Film

    When: Oct. 31 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. MST 
    Where: TBD
    More information: TBD 

  1. School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape - Facilities Tour and Program Overview

    When: Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. MST 
    Where: City Building Design Lab | SAPL, 616 Macleod Trail Southeast Calgary, AB T2G 2M2
    More information: 

    During the tour, you will see classrooms, design studios, a digital fabrication lab and robotics, the event hall, and the City Building Gallery of student research work! We will also provide an overview of the course-based professional and thesis-based research degrees at SAPL.

    Register to attend

Future graduate student events

Looking for other events through the Faculty of Graduate Studies? View our future student event calendar for upcoming webinars and in-person events.