Undergraduate studies in Arts
The Arts Students' Centre provides booked appointments (via Zoom) for your program advising needs.
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Need help with regulations or degree planning?
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 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.
Certificate in Creative Writing
If you complete 18 units from the Field of Creative Writing, you are eligible to earn an Embedded Certificate.
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.
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.
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.
Certificate in Sustainability Studies
Develop your skills and explore your interests as a sustainability leader.
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?
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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
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
Program advising
The arts advisors are available through a combination of 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.
DROP-IN ADVISING:
ln-Person (Social Sciences 102): 1pm to 4pm: Monday-Friday; 10am to 12pm: Friday
Phones 403.220.3580: 1pm to 4pm: Monday-Friday; 10am to 12pm: Friday
ADVISING EMAIL: artsads@ucalgary.ca
*In order to process Spring 2025 graduation applications the Arts Students' Centre will be closed all day on May 9th (Friday) for phone and in-person advising.
General advising
For general questions, you have the option of emailing ascarts@ucalgary.ca, dropping in to Social Sciences 102, or using our virtual front desk.
Virtual Front Desk Hours:
- Monday-Thursday 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm; Friday 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm
An ASC staff member will be available to answer your question via the chat function or by video.
David Holub Interdisciplinary Cleantech Design Challenge
Join and form competitive interdisciplinary teams for this one-day design challenge. Sign up by May 20 at 11:59 p.m.
Saturday, June 14, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Hunter Hub Collision Space