Academic advising
Course selections should be appropriate to your degree program requirements. As an Arts student, at least half of your courses each year should be in the Faculty of Arts.
Overview of your academic journey
in the Department of Communication, Media and Film
Guide to your academic journey
Check out the sections below to learn about regulations and requirements, academic support, resources and tools, and opportunities available to you as an Arts student.
Looking for course information?
Course planning and academic advising
You can speak to an academic advisor about course planning, course selection, registration, program progression and more.
Program requirements
The University of Calgary academic calendar is the school's definitive source of information for current students.
Academic Requirements Tool
You'll need to enroll in the courses that fulfill your degree requirements. The AR tool will help you visualize and plan.
Need to change your program?
Are you an undecided student first declaring your degree program? Learn more about exploratory advising.
Or do you want to change any component of your program?
Course planning
Registration help
Thinking about dropping or withdrawing from a course?
Please be aware of deadlines and remember to get advice from a program advisor first! They'll help you make the best decision. Contact us »
Decided to withdraw?
Want to request a course overload?
Want to waive a course prerequisite?
Need to defer course work?
Need to defer a final exam?
Looking for a form related to your student record?
The future is yours to discover
Start conducting research as soon as possible. At UCalgary, we can help make that a reality as early as your first year of studies.
Ways to enrich your degree
Arts and Science Honours Academy
Every student's journey is unique. Study a language. Travel abroad. Learn hands-on.
Peer mentoring
Be a mentor or get involved.
Co-operative education
Work, earn and learn with Arts Co-op. Combine job experience with your studies.
See the world while you earn your degree
Financial
Financing your education
To get an understanding of all the options available to UCalgary students to finance their education, visit the Office of the Registrar.
Awards, scholarships and bursaries
The Department of Communication, Media and Film supports undergraduates through several awards exclusive to our students.
Graduation requirements
UCalgary graduation requirements
The Office of the Registrar has all the information graduating students need to be ready for their convocation day.
Graduating this year?
Find out what steps you need to take so you can walk across the stage at Convocation.
Continue your studies
Prospective graduate students
Interested in a master's or doctoral program? The Department of Communication, Media and Film has the world foremost researchers to help transform your passion into expertise.
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Exceptional faculty members, world-class research facilities and internationally-recognized degrees and certificates. These are just a few of the benefits you’ll receive when you further your education at UCalgary.
Career services
UCalgary's Career Services
The university's Career Services can help students connect their passion and purpose to find the right career.