Undergraduate studies in Arts
The Arts Students' Centre provides booked appointments (via Zoom) for your program advising needs.
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Find out everything you need to know about your academic journey in the Faculty of Arts.
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.
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Certificate in Creative Writing
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Certificate in Mental Wellbeing and Resilience
Become a mental health champion, build positive skills and resilience and help us create a community of caring, all while earning your degree.
Certificate in Pluralism and Global Citizenship
Develop values, habits, and practices that foster responsible global citizenship.
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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.
Get help from the Arts Students' Centre (ASC)
Ask us about degree programs, graduation and more.
Office information:
Office location: Social Sciences 102
618 Campus Place NW
Phone number: 403.220.3580
ascarts@ucalgary.ca
Interested in grad studies? Talk to a graduate program officer
***In order to comply with University of Calgary policy, all correspondence must be sent via your ucalgary.ca account
IMPORTANT SERVICE UPDATE: Currently all advising will take place virtually.
Program advising
WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM ADVISING OPTIONS:
Booked Appointments: Booked Appointments will be available starting on 24th January 2022 and can be booked now by following the below link.
Book an appointment with an advisor: 9am to 12pm: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
Drop-in phone Advising - 9 am to 4 pm (closed from 12-1 pm): Monday to Friday | Please call our office at 403-220-3580.
Email Advising Questions:
Please note that we are closed on Thursday mornings.
General advising
IN PERSON APPOINTMENTS
CURRENTLY SUSPENDED
For general questions, you have the option of emailing ascarts@ucalgary.ca or dropping into our virtual front desk.
Virtual Front Desk Hours:
- 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
- 1pm to 4pm: Thursday
An ASC staff member will be available to answer your question via the chat function or by video.
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