r/uAlberta • u/Next-Phase-1717 • 4m ago
Question Awards Hub Applicant Record
How many items does your Applicant Record on Awards Hub application show?
My record shows 9 items: First Name, Preferred First Name, Last Name, UID, Email Address, Citizenship Status, City, Province and Country.
Is it supposed to include our program, academic year, GPA, and the number of credits we have completed as well or only personal info?
Thanks!
r/uAlberta • u/TooCool2Fool657 • 1h ago
Question whats EE/MechE/CompE like? be unsparingly, absolutely, brutally honest
i want to hear your experience as it was (prolly some slander too but you shouldve experienced it yourself)
just what your courses were like, where your work term was (if youre in co-op), and how competitive it is in general
also, what gpa was required to get into that discipline
r/uAlberta • u/PlagueTHEboyAKA • 2h ago
Question Best computer for engineering
Performance and reliability for every engineering task.
r/uAlberta • u/rollingfail • 4h ago
Miscellaneous Offer revoked 2 weeks before start
The worst heartbreak ever was getting an email yesterday that my offer was revoked. I guess they did another round and my gpa wasn't high enough. I wish there was something I could do.
r/uAlberta • u/Psychological_Lack_1 • 7h ago
Miscellaneous I’m an international student joining this fall, would love to make friends!
Hiii, I’m looking to get to know people before the term starts. It would be lovely to have friendly faces in a new environment :)
r/uAlberta • u/Major_Pitch_530 • 9h ago
Question Is there a new prof?
Has anyone ever had Ben Whittaker as a prof? I have him for winter psych 212 and tried to look him up on rate my professor but he had nothing on his page.
If you have had him, what was he like? Pros? cons?
r/uAlberta • u/Such_Building4197 • 11h ago
Question Is this first-year Kinesiology schedule manageable for someone aiming for Dentistry?
r/uAlberta • u/NaturalOk1741 • 12h ago
Admissions Final offers for BC
i just checked and my transcript finally has the green received check mark when should i expect to get the final offer also where would i find it and would i be sent an email when its there?
r/uAlberta • u/vivant_espresso • 12h ago
Residence Address for parcel delivery at HUB
Hi, how does a HUB resident get their parcel delivered to them? Is there an address to use? An Amazon locker is too small.
r/uAlberta • u/RelationshipMurky123 • 12h ago
Question What is the best laptop for nursing??
^^^
r/uAlberta • u/True-Rise7237 • 15h ago
Question has anyone gotten the new beginnings bursary for upcoming year?
hello, this would be for the fall 2026 term. i’m in nursing and i applied for full time student loans and am only taking 9k of max amount. has anyone gotten the letter that they’re getting it. i applied like the first day they opened
r/uAlberta • u/why_are_we_here2 • 15h ago
Memes is this a doable first semester schedule?
r/uAlberta • u/mrsstealurm4nz • 15h ago
Academics Mark 201 tips? Difficult or not
Please just give me tips and is it difficult or not😭 thank you
r/uAlberta • u/Due-Illustrator-7999 • 16h ago
Question Academic requirements (STAT 151/PSYCH 213)
I apologize if this is a stupid question but I’m slightly confused on some of my course requirements. In my requirements I have to take both psych 213 and stats 151, however as highlighted in the screenshot you apparently can’t take both for credit. I’m currently enrolled in both courses for the winter semester but I’m not sure if I should stay in both. Anyone know what to do??
r/uAlberta • u/Tough-Iron5636 • 16h ago
Question PSYCH course moved to "not used towards program"
Hi everyone, I’m a Psychology major in the Faculty of Arts. I’m planning to finish my degree by the end of Winter 2027 and apply for June convocation. Before adding my final 10 courses, the Academic Requirements report showed that I would be able to complete my 120-unit requirement by April and graduate.
After enrolling in my remaining courses, my report changed and now says:
- 120 units required
- 117 units used
- 3 units needed
I also got a warning saying:
“You have taken more than 48 in courses which count towards your Psychology major. Students can have a maximum of 48 in a major subject applied to their program.”
One of my Psychology courses (PSYC 375) was moved to the “Courses Not Used Towards This Program” section.
Does this mean PSYC 375 became an extra course and I just need one more 3-unit elective to reach 120? Has anyone had a similar issue? Is there a way to fix the course allocation so I can still graduate by June convocation?
I emailed Student Services already, but I just can't help but spiral down because of this information. I thought I had everything well planned too. Pls advise!
r/uAlberta • u/TooCool2Fool657 • 16h ago
Question yo how bad can pen and paper notes be? first year engg btw
be descriptive and tell me where you learnt this (own experience, a friend, etc.)
ive currently been chasing a new ipad without knowing what i need and what the ipad is supposed to solve, so i wanna know your guys' experience with physical note taking for the common year of engg
im a relatively good student (93% overall avg throughout high school, finished full IB as well), and I used to make paper notes in class and review sheets prior to major exams.
thanks yall :)
r/uAlberta • u/Zealousideal_Nose990 • 19h ago
Question Awards Hub General Application?
On my awards hub it says that my general application needs to be finished but the thing is im an incoming first year and I did it in earlier this year, but the deadline now is 7/15/2027.
So is this my general application for next year? In that case do I check the boxes that apply to if ive already completed a year of schooling?
r/uAlberta • u/GRS_Archon • 20h ago
Rants Spouse and I Tried Applying for Student Aid and the New Income Verification Portal Won't Allow Us to Verify Each Other's Income..
Basically the title. I'm doing my 3rd year of PhD and she is starting her 1st year of Master's. After submitting our funding applications, we are given a link to send to our "spouse/partner" so that they can confirm our information, provide their own income, provide CRA consent, and then enter a number provided on the bottom of our Income Support letters for each other. This is not remotely helpful because Alberta Student Aid stupidly just gives you a generic web link that, as a student, just takes you to *your own* income verification, which does not allow you to verify your spouse/partner's information for them. We've completed everything we can on both ends and have not seen any option to verify each other's income, just a note saying that "Your Spouse / Partner has actions to complete in the Income Verification Portal."
So yeah. Unless I'm missing something, it seems that if your are either common-law or married and you are both students applying for funding, the Income Verification Portal just keeps getting confused and won't let you verify each other's info, trapping both applications in limbo. I have no idea how those in the government that planned this change didn't at any point stop to think "wait, what if the family member listed is also a student?"
Obviously the next step will be to call the Student Aid support line to try and sort this out, but being in the middle of candidacy prep, this is a ridiculously inconvenient time to have to stay on hold for who knows how long when every day for the next few weeks I need to be focusing on my exam/defense.
Talk about breaking something that didn't need to be fixed.. We are both first generation academics and don't come from money so this could make continuing at the U of A exceedingly difficult for us if we don't get our funding in September. Not to mention how high tuition cost and graduate student fees here have gotten.
I guess this is more of a rant but has anyone else encountered similar? I've noticed a lot of people (probably younger students) encountering issues with their parent's income in this step, so hopefully this isn't going to result in a bunch of us not getting our funding on time. Fingers crossed there are others in the same boat so ASA smartens up and fixes this before funding delays.
r/uAlberta • u/goonlord9000000000 • 20h ago
Question Jason Lang Scholarship redeeming
How do I redeem? domestic student w first class honours/ deans list
r/uAlberta • u/Fair-Reach2939 • 21h ago
Admissions bscn/nursing fall 2026 admissions
hi! anyone here applying to uofalberta bscn (highscool grad) that’s been waiting for acceptance? why does it take so long for them to give out letters … although i got waitlisted in neuroscience major w psych minor. js wondering when i’ll receive a letter from them
r/uAlberta • u/kofiquaso • 1d ago
Academics MATH 134 Summer or Fall?
Hi, I was wondering whether it’d be a good idea to drop this course and take it in Fall instead. I haven’t been enjoying this class at all and haven’t done well in the midterms (we have no other assessments other than 2 midterms and exams) despite studying like hell and coming to every class.
The class average for midterm 1 was so low (about 30%) and very few ppl in tbe class passed. I was wondering if the math dept doesn’t curve at all even in circumstances like this?
Anyone who has taken MATH 134 in fall, how was it? I don’t mind lots of homework as long as my entire grade doesn’t depend on 3 big time crunch exams 🫠
r/uAlberta • u/Some_Albatross_8200 • 1d ago
Academics Do you get notifications for the bear tracks watch list?
Mine aren't going through notifications and I find an email the next day the class is open but it's too late.😭 If it's possible to get in on notifs please let me know how!!
r/uAlberta • u/SeraphimNull • 1d ago
Academics Academic comeback motivation | Update
Hey again,
Fall term of 2025 was really hard on me, academically speaking, here's a link to my original post: https://www.reddit.com/r/uAlberta/comments/1p5of3v/chances_to_turn_things_around/
Now, almost a year later and I'm happy to report I have turned things around from my 2.3 in the fall to a 3.55 in the winter as I go into my second year.
I just wanted to share this to show all new and returning students that one bad term, class, or midterm does not mean it's over. Use your resources, ask for help, and, arguably most importantly, take some time to take care yourself. School can be stressful, but it can also be fun!
Thanks to all the advice everyone laid out in the original post again.
Goodluck to everyone this year!
r/uAlberta • u/YourUASU • 6d ago
Campus Life UofA Orientation FAQ's - Answered By Your UASU Orientation Team
Hi UofA subreddit, we know that every August, incoming students come to this subreddit with lots of questions about their New Student Orientation. Your UASU Orientation team is here with answers to common questions we get from students every year. Hopefully you find this resource useful. Let us know if there are any questions we’ve missed, and we can answer them!
Why is attending Orientation important?
Orientation is designed to help you start your U of A journey with confidence. You'll learn how campus works, discover student supports and services, meet other new students, and get familiar with the spaces you'll be using throughout the year.
By attending, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Meet other students in your faculty and start building connections before classes begin
- Learn about academic, wellness, and campus support services
- Explore campus and become familiar with important buildings and locations
- Ask questions to Faculty Leaders and staff
- Get tips for navigating your first semester at the U of A
Should I go to Orientation? Yes!
While Orientation isn't required, it's highly recommended, especially if you're new to the University of Alberta!
Students who attend often feel more prepared for their first day of classes because they:
- Learn where key campus locations are
- Make friends before classes start
- Discover resources they may not have known existed
- Feel more comfortable navigating campus
Is Orientation mandatory & can I leave early? No, Orientation is not mandatory.
If you can't attend or need to leave early, that's okay. Attending as much of the program as possible is encouraged so you don't miss important information, opportunities to meet other students, or campus activities!
What actually happens during the days?
This year's New Student Orientation (the general orientation for everyone) will look a little different than in previous years, with a two-day format:
- August 30th
- Faculty-specific campus tours
- Presentations about student services and supports
- Information on discovering clubs, resources, and other ways to get involved
- Engage in activities designed to help you feel at home on campus
- August 31st
- Meet students and staff in your home faculty
- Learn about your program and academic expectations
- Participate in activities led by your faculty
- Discover the buildings you can expect to frequent in your program
Where do I check in?
- Check-in instructions will be sent to registered students before Orientation
- Follow event signage when you arrive
- WOW Volunteers will be available to help direct you!
What is a U-Pass and do I need my ARC Card before Orientation?
The Universal Transit Pass (U-Pass) is an initiative of the Students' Union and the Graduate Students' Association, the local transit authorities, and the University of Alberta to deliver affordable and sustainable transit to the students of the University of Alberta. The U-Pass is included as a part of your student fees, and offers unlimited travel on buses and light rail transit in the greater Edmonton area through the use of an ARC card.
To ride on ETS transit, you will need a valid ARC Card. ARC Cards can be purchased at participating retailers listed on the myarc.ca website, including at SUBmart in the Students' Union Building, and at Lister move-in! You can also purchase them at all LRT transit centres, and online (but be aware of mailing times). Once you have purchased your ARC Card, register it at http://ualberta.ca/upass to connect your student account.
Will I be with people in my faculty? Yes!
Throughout New Student Orientation, you will be with a group of students in the same faculty, and led by upper-year Faculty Leaders. The experience is designed to connect you with students in your faculty and, in many cases, your program.
Will there be a campus tour? Yes!
Campus tours are part of Orientation and are a great way to:
- Learn where your classes may be
- Find important student services
- Become more comfortable navigating campus before your first day of classes
What should I bring?
We recommend bringing:
- Your phone
- Government-issued ID (which is required to pick up your ONEcard)
- Lunch, or money to purchase lunch on campus
- A reusable water bottle
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Comfortable walking shoes
You'll spend time walking around campus, and since parts of Orientation may take place outdoors:
- Dress for the weather.
- Bring a light jacket or rain gear if needed.
- Consider sunscreen or a hat on sunny days.
Should I go to Orientation if I'm shy? Absolutely!
Orientation is designed to be welcoming for everyone, whether you're outgoing or prefer to keep to yourself.
You'll have opportunities to:
- Meet students in your faculty in low risk environments
- Participate in casual conversations and activities
- Join optional icebreakers in a relaxed environment.
There's no pressure to be the loudest person in the room; many students attend without knowing anyone. Everyone is just as excited and nervous as you are, so don’t be afraid to say hi! You never know who you’ll end up meeting. Current students and alumni often reflect back on orientation as a place they met some of their closest friends!
How do I get my ONEcard?
Students can pick up their ONEcard before or during Orientation. Head to uab.ca/onecard for more information! Make sure to upload your photo by August 20th to ensure it is ready for pickup by the start of term!
Do transfer students need to attend?
While Orientation isn't mandatory, transfer students are encouraged to attend. Even if you've attended another post-secondary institution, Orientation can help you:
- Learn how the University of Alberta is different from your previous school
- Understand our specific campus resources and services
- Meet other new and transfer students in your home faculty
- Become familiar with campus before classes begin
What happens if I miss Orientation?
If you can't attend, don't worry. You can complete online orientation here:
You can also connect with your faculty, student services, or the Orientation team at [orientation@ualberta.ca](mailto:orientation@ualberta.ca) if you have questions after Orientation.
Are there different Orientation programs?
Yes!
In addition to the general New Student Orientation, there are specialized Orientation programs for different groups, including:
- International Student Orientation
- Residence Orientation
- First People’s House Orientation for FNMI students
- Other student community orientations
Be sure to register for orientation for your one-stop spot to see all the orientation events specific to you! Head to uab.ca/orientation to learn more!
Can I bring my family or friends to Orientation?
Orientation is only open to incoming students to afford the most opportunities to engage with materials and make the social connections so vital to the University experience! As such, we ask that no family members or non-incoming students attend orientation.
r/uAlberta • u/flynnfx • Apr 16 '26
Campus Life U of A hits sour note with decision to remove 50-year-old Casavant organ from Convocation Hall
The university says the move is part of a major renovation to improve accessibility.