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Campus Visit Program

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.

You can book a visit at 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 2013 Schedule

Campus Visits are regularly available Monday through Friday during business hours. Visits are not available outside of business hours or on weekends and holidays.

Campus Visit closures:

April 29-30: office closure
May 20: Victoria Day

Summer 2013 Schedule

Campus Visits are regularly available Monday through Friday during business hours. Visits are not available outside of business hours or on weekends and holidays.

Lister Residence Tours will be unavailable beginning August 16 in order for staff to prepare the residence for incoming students. Campus Tours and Academic Advising will still be available during this time.

Campus Visit closures:

July 1: Canada Day
August 5: Heritage

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

Join us to discover the spaces, places, and people of the University of Alberta! Current UAlberta students will lead you on a comprehensive 60 minute walking tour showcasing the history, purpose, and quirks of the most popular buildings on our North Campus. Campus Tours conclude with a 15 minute Q&A session with an Advisor from the Office of the Registrar. Plan to dress for weather, as this tour takes place mostly outdoors!

Please note: Because our UAlberta Ambassadors are current students, we are unable to provide campus tours for guests who arrive more than 15 minutes after their appointment time.

Lister Residence Tour

This 45 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 University of Alberta.

If you wish to book a visit to one of our other residences, please visit the Residence Services website.

Please note: Lister Residence Tours will be unavailable beginning August 16 in order for staff to prepare the residence for incoming students. Campus Tours and Academic Advising will still be available during this time.

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!

Academic Advising in Calgary, AB

Hoping to speak to a UAlberta Advisor but can't make it to Edmonton? No problem!

The University of Alberta Calgary Centre is located in downtown Calgary and home to Erin Wilkinson, Calgary Recruitment Advisor. Prospective undergraduate students wishing to receive academic advising can book an appointment with Erin using our online Calgary Centre Academic Advising Request Form.

Please note: the Calgary Centre offers only Academic Advising for prospective undergraduate students. Guests wishing to visit UAlberta teaching campuses (Edmonton, AB and/or Camrose, AB) should click the "Book a Campus Visit" button at the top of this page.

Self-Guided Campus Tour

In addition to tours offered through our Campus Visit Program, we have created a Self-Guided Tour (PDF) of our North Campus for you to download. During your self-guided campus tour, you will visit 20 of the most commonly used destinations on campus.

You are welcome to enter buildings and explore them further during their operating hours. Please keep in mind that classes may be in session and some areas (i.e. Faculty offices) are not open to the public.

Feature UAlberta Ambassador

HANNAH TURNER

Bachelor of Science – 3rd year
Hometown: Namao, AB

"I chose to come to the U of A because the science program allowed me to pursue both my biology and Spanish passions while being involved in a diverse campus community. The best thing about being a UAlberta Ambassador is being able to share my passion for the university with our guests. I am inspired by everyone's enthusiasm to help out and encourage one another, and I am so excited for the rest of the year!"

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!

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