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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.

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Certificate in Canadian Studies

Ever wonder why Canada gets named one of the best places in the world to live? Build a better understanding of the country. Learn and share with the world the elements that make Canada unique and special.

Canadian Studies certificate

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Certificate in Creative Writing

If you complete 18 units from the Field of Creative Writing, you are eligible to earn an Embedded Certificate. 

Creative Writing certificate

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Certificate in Geographic Information Science

Start Something New in Geographic Information Science (GIS). Use technology to solve a wide range of real-world issues and learn from international leaders.

Geographic Information Science certificate

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Certificate in Latin American Studies

Start something extraordinary with the interdisciplinary study of Latin America. Develop a nuanced understanding of Latin American countries, cultures, politics, and societies.

Latin American Studies certificate

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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.

Mental Wellbeing and Resilience certificate

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Certificate in Pluralism and Global Citizenship

Develop values, habits, and practices that foster responsible global citizenship.

Pluralism and Global Citizenship certificate

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Certificate in Sustainability Studies

Develop your skills and explore your interests as a sustainability leader.

Sustainability Studies Certificate

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Certificate in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language

Are you passionate about the Chinese language? Interested in pursuing language teaching as a career pathway? Want a competitive edge after you graduate?

Teaching Chinese as a Second Language certificate

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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 

Interested in grad studies? Talk to a graduate program advisor through the Arts Graduate Students' Centre.

***In order to comply with University of Calgary policy, all correspondence must be sent via your ucalgary.ca account

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Program advising

The arts advisors are available through a combination in-person and phone drop-ins, in-person and virtual appointments, as well as email. 

BOOKED APPOINTMENTS: 

Virtual: 9am to 12pm: Monday-Thursday

In-Person: 9am to 12pm: Monday-Thursday

Book an appointment with an advisor through Elevate.

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DROP-IN ADVISING:

In-Person (Social Sciences 102): 1pm to 4pm: Monday-Friday, and 10am to 12pm: Friday

Phones 403.220.3580: 1pm to 4pm: Monday-Friday and 10am to 12pm: Friday

ADVISING EMAIL: artsads@ucalgary.ca

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General advising

For general questions, you have the option of emailing ascarts@ucalgary.ca or dropping into our virtual front desk.

Virtual Front Desk Hours:

  • Monday-Friday 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm 
  • On Fridays, the virtual front desk opens at 10am

An ASC staff member will be available to answer your question via the chat function or by video.

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Tanya Talaga - 2024 CanWest Global Lecture

2024 CanWest Global Lecture featuring Tanya Talaga

A free public lecture with bestselling author and journalist Tanya Talaga. This annual series brings leading experts to campus to explore today’s pressing issues.

Oct. 19, 5 – 7 p.m.

Taylor Institute Forum, Room TI 160

Register