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.
Current students
Department of Geography
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? View Department of Geography courses
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
Plan your schedule - see How to Register »
Change your registration - see How to Use your Student Centre »
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? Learn what it means to your academic record »
Need to defer course work?
Need to defer a final exam?
Expand your horizons
Develop field work skills both locally and internationally
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Questions?
The Palliser Club
The Palliser Club is the Undergraduate Society for Geography majors. Named for Captain John Palliser, an Alberta surveyor and one of the many famous geographers in Southern Alberta. The Palliser Club offers many services to undergraduates, from presentations to exam banks. Many social activities take place throughout the year, including hikes, ski trips and parties. The Palliser Club is run by an elected student executive.
Urban CSA
Urban Calgary Students’ Association is a student led organization originating from the University of Calgary. The objectives of UrbanCSA are to engage students on urban issues (especially those faced by Calgarians), and to bridge the gap between the student, the citizen, and the professional. UrbanCSA runs monthly speaker sessions, tours, academic workshops and more casual events.
The future is yours to discover
Start conducting research as soon as possible. At UCalgary, we can help make that a reality as easily as your first year of studies.
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
Find the awards, scholarships and bursaries that apply to you and learn how and when to apply.
Continue your studies
Prospective graduate students
Interested in a master's or doctoral program? The Department of Geography offers world class 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.
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.
Career services
UCalgary's Career Services
The university's Career Services can help students connect their passion and purpose to find the right career.