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Campus Visit Program

Come visit us on campus!

Come and discover your future at the University of Alberta! Our Campus Visit Program is an excellent way to explore our beautiful campuses and first-year residences, sit down with an academic or career advisor and meet current students.

Use this page to book a visit to our North Campus in the heart of Edmonton, Alberta. Campus Saint-Jean and Augustana Campus also offer specialized visits for guests to experience the unique opportunities they have available.

Book a Campus Visit

Spring/Summer 2012 Schedule

Campus Tours begin: April 16, 2012

Campus Visits end: August 30, 2012

Campus Visit Program Closures:

  • Easter Long Weekend: April 6-9, 2012
  • No Campus and Residence Tours: April 30 – May 20, 2012
  • Victoria Day: May 21, 2012
  • Canada Day Holiday: July 2, 2012
  • August Long Weekend: August 6, 2012

Fall 2012 Schedule

Campus Visits begin: September 24, 2012

Campus and Residence Tours end: December 5, 2012

Academic Advising ends: December 14, 2012

Campus Visit Program Closures:

  • No Campus Visits: August 31 – September 23, 2012
  • Thanksgiving: October 8, 2012
  • No Campus Visits: October 17 – 23, 2012 (Visit us at Open House 2012 on October 20!)
  • Fall Reading Break: November 12 – 13, 2012

Campus Visits for Students and Individuals

By clicking the “Book a Campus Visit” button at the top of this page, you will be able to set up your own personalized Campus Visit Schedule.

Please keep in mind that you must book your visit a minimum of two weeks in advance.

Campus Visits for Teachers, Counsellors, or Groups

By clicking the “Book a Campus Visit” button at the top of this page, you will be able to send your request for a Campus Visit to our office. Our staff are more than happy to set up your specialized visit.

Please keep in mind that you must book your visit a minimum of 3 weeks in advance.

What can my Campus Visit include?

A Campus Visit schedule can include a combination of one or more of the events below. Please read the following descriptions to see which you might like to include in your visit!

Campus Tour

Led by current UAlberta students, this comprehensive 50 minute walking tour gives guests the opportunity to learn about the history, purpose and quirks of the most popular buildings on our North Campus.

Residence Tour

This 50 minute walking tour of Lister Centre, our traditional first-year dormitory, provides guests with an accurate and engaging view of what life is like as a resident at the UofA.

Faculty Academic Advising Session

*For students who have a specific area of interest or program in mind*

This 50 minute academic advising session will provide an opportunity for one-on-one conversation with an advisor from your specific area of interest. Bring your questions and prepare to learn more about applying, admission, registration, faculty-specific groups, clubs and more!

Academic Advising Session

*For students who are unsure about what they’d like to study*

This 50 minute academic advising session will provide an opportunity for one-on-one conversation with an advisor from our Registrar’s Office. Bring your questions and prepare to learn more about applying, admission, registration, student life and many other aspects of the UofA!

Career Advising Session

This 50 minute career advising session includes an individual meeting with a career advisor at CAPS: Your U of A Career Centre.  Learn strategies and resources for researching and exploring career options, and for finding work and other activities that support your career aspirations. This includes the extracurricular activities and paid and unpaid work you might pursue throughout your education.

Career advising sessions DO NOT include any academic advising. If you have questions about programs and courses at the University (e.g. which program to enter, which courses to take, program or course details) please schedule an Academic Advising Session.

*Please note: there is a $20 charge for this session*


Campus Ambassador of the Month

THANH TANG

BSc in Kinesiology – 3rd year
Hometown: Victoria, BC

"I chose to move to Edmonton and attend the University of Alberta because it is one of the Top 5 universities in Canada and offers endless possibilities to its students. My favourite thing about the U of A is its location. There is so much to do in Edmonton, especially for students right around campus. It was definitely worth it to make the move to Edmonton to be a UAlberta student!"

Questions or problems booking your visit?

Email campusvisits@ualberta.ca or call 780-492-1956.

We’re excited to have you visit us at the University of Alberta!