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Bold choice Bright future Viewbook for fall 2022 applicants
The University of Calgary would like to
acknowledge the traditional territories
of the people of the Treaty 7 region in
Southern Alberta, which includes the
Blackfoot Confederacy (comprising the
Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai First Nations),
as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation,
contents
and the Stoney Nakoda (including the 4 Five reasons you should choose UCalgary
Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley First 6 At a glance
Nations). The City of Calgary is also 8 Your city
home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, 10 Your university
Region 3. The University of Calgary is 12 Student life: your future memories
situated on land adjacent to where the 14 Welcome to your new home in residence
Bow River meets the Elbow River, and 16 Academic life: innovation at UCalgary
the traditional Blackfoot name of this 18 Areas of study
place is “Moh’kins’tsis,” which we now 22 Admission requirements
call the City of Calgary. 26 Provincial equivalents
Learn about our Indigenous Strategy, 28 Additional admission information
ii' taa'poh'to'p, at: ucalgary.ca/indigenous 29 English language requirements
30 Budgeting for your first year
32 Your next steps to becoming a Dino
YOUTUBE Why do we do territorial acknowledgements? See
34 Connect with us: we would love to meet you
Dr. Reg Crowshoe, Traditional Knowledge Keeper in
Residence at UCalgary, share why in this short video.
CLICK HERE
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five reasons you should
choose UCalgary
1 Excellence in academics
Choose from a range of high-quality programs at one of the top 250
universities in the world. With 19 alumni who became Rhodes Scholars
and 390 inventions since 2017, we're a community committed to
excellence and innovation.
2 Research opportunities
Join a leading Canadian research university. With $457.2 million in
sponsored research funding in 2019-20, UCalgary provides many
students the opportunity to gain valuable research experience while
helping overcome some of society's greatest challenges.
3 A supportive community
Access the support you need throughout your degree. With
academic advising at the Student Success Centre, employment
preparation through Career Services, mental health and
wellness professionals at Student Wellness Services, and
much more, you'll find the services and supports you need
to thrive at our university.
4 Career-ready experiences
UCalgary offers many exciting, paid co-operative education,
internship and practicum opportunities with companies like
Amazon, BMW and Garmin. Through work-integrated
learning, you'll be ready to make an impact on the world
right out of university.
5 Adventurous lifestyle UCalgary is a diverse community committed to removing barriers encountered by equity deserving
Explore world-famous destinations like Banff and Lake Louise. groups, including women, Indigenous peoples, visible/racialized minorities, persons with disabilities,
and LGBTQ2S+ students.
With the Rocky Mountains beginning only an hour away, some
of the best hiking, biking and skiing in the world is right Learn about equity, diversity, and inclusion at UCalgary: ucalgary.ca/equity-diversity-inclusion
out your back door. Study breaks will never be more adventurous.
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At a glance Mo shùile
togam suas
Our university motto
#6 TOP RESEARCH UNIVERSITY IN CANADA (in Gaelic) is "I will
lift up my eyes"
28,000+ UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
CHOOSE FROM 250+ PROGRAMS
Founded in
1966
19 RHODES SCHOLARS
191,000 ALUMNI IN MORE THAN 150
COUNTRIES
Canada's
390 INVENTIONS AND INNOVATIONS
SINCE 2017 entrepreneurial
university
95% FIRST-YEAR UNDERGRADUATE
RETENTION RATE
94% GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT RATE
Home of the
Dinos
46 U SPORTS NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIPS
29th GLOBALLY FOR ADDRESSING
UCalgary believes in thinking creatively and courageously, and in doing research
THE UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE that has a positive impact on our communities at home and around the world.
DEVELOPMENT GOALS Our students and scholars conduct research studies and clinical trials in a vast range
of disciplines, from MRIs to understand childhood brain development, to online surveys
that help us understand how people interact on social media. And we need your help to do it.
FAIR TRADE CERTIFIED CAMPUS
SINCE 2015
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An unmatched
Drawing top performers, Calgary's Folk Music Festival is entrepreneurial spirit
held annually at Prince's Island Park.
Calgary is Canada's most
entrepreneurial city. Check out
popular UCalgary alumni-owned
businesses such as Village Ice
Cream, Skip the Dishes or the Silk
Road Spice Merchant.
Canada Olympic Park
and Winsport
Home to Canada’s Sports
Hall of Fame, Winsport offers
summer luge, bobsled, and
BMX courses, along with
your city
skiing, snowboarding and
tubing in the winter.
Home to 1.4 million people, Calgary (or Moh’kins’tsis as it's known in traditional
Blackfoot), is Canada's youngest and third-most diverse city. Thriving, lively local
neighbourhoods will entice you to get out and explore the city. Enjoy hit festivals like Bow River
Beakerhead or the Calgary Folk Music Festival, eat out at many of Canada's top-rated
The Bow River is at the heart of
restaurants, and attend world-class attractions like the National Music Centre, the
Calgary. Take a bike ride on the
Central Library or the Calgary Tower.
river pathway system, enjoy some
of Calgary’s top restaurants on
QUALITY OF LIFE LIFESTYLE its banks or relax in the sun while
rafting on a hot summer day.
5th MOST LIVEABLE CITY IN NORTH AMERICA'S MOST EXTENSIVE
THE WORLD IN 2019 PATHWAY AND BIKEWAY NETWORK
2nd MOST AFFORDABLE CITY IN
ONE OF CANADA'S SAFEST CANADA AND 9th MOST AFFORDABLE
MAJOR CITIES Calgary Stampede, the greatest
IN NORTH AMERICA
outdoor show on earth
EMPLOYMENT WEATHER & CLIMATE A ten-day celebration of western
heritage, culture, and community
CANADA'S SUNNIEST MAJOR CITY spirit. Enjoy rides, a rodeo,
INNOVATION CAPITAL OF CANADA
(333 SUNNY DAYS PER YEAR) premier musical acts and so
much more.
HIGHEST CONCENTRATION OF WARM, DRY CHINOOK WINDS THAT
HEAD OFFICES IN CANADA RAISE TEMPERATURES DURING See more of Calgary at
PER CAPITA WINTER ABOVE FREEZING Choose UCalgary
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Foothills Campus
Find your space
The Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking
A space to share knowledge and turn ideas into
practical solutions, the Hunter Hub is dedicated
to helping students develop entrepreneurial ways
of thinking. It hosts the Energy New Venture
Residence Competition each year, which introduces start-ups
Dining Centre
Olympic Oval to investors and industry leaders.
Lab Next Makerspace
Outdoor Centre This makerspace features freely available technology to develop
MacEwan
Lab Next Student Centre and design your own projects. Located in the Taylor Family Digital
Makerspace
Library, you can print and scan in 3D, use milling machines or
editing suites, try out a virtual reality simulator, and more.
Hunter Hub for
Entrepreneurial
Thinking The Atrium
The Atrium A favourite study space for students, the
Atrium features modern luscious vegetation
and lots of natural light. You can relax and
recharge in this rainforest-like setting any
time of the year.
The Outdoor Centre
UCalgary's Outdoor Centre has been
renting gear and teaching outdoor skills
Transit Station
for more than 40 years. Build skills in climbing,
kayaking, biking and many other sports, and rent the
equipment you need to play in the Canadian Rockies.
As a student, gear up for the outdoors with 10 per cent
off rentals and a $25 credit.
The Olympic Oval
Watch an international
your university
speed skating competition
or take skating lessons on
the world's fastest ice in this
facility built for the Olympic
Winter Games.
Live and study in a park-like setting — a hub of social, cultural and academic life with
strong campus traditions more than 50 years in the making. Day or night, there’s always
something new to discover. With transit connecting the university to the rest of Calgary,
it’s easy to explore the city too. The university CTrain (our light rail transit) station is just
five short stops from downtown. Painting “The Rock”
An age-old campus tradition
Unearthed during the construction of campus buildings,
Explore the University of Calgary using Google Street View:
ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/tours
three large painted rocks have become an important part
of UCalgary culture. They are used by students for artistic
expression and to advertise events.
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Our diverse university has a variety
of welcoming spaces, such as our
Faith and Spirituality Centre, to
ensure that all students can find a
your future memories
supportive community.
You'll feel campus buzzing with energy throughout your time here. Exciting dance, drama
and music events are held on campus throughout the year, and many are free for students.
Attend the boisterous Crowchild Classic with 15,000 of your fellow classmates to cheer
on the Dinos hockey teams. Participate in a service-learning program that helps a local
community. No matter how you choose to get involved, count on making new friends and
living new experiences.
300+
student clubs
50
intramural
36+
on-campus
to join sports teams food outlets
With numerous clubs on campus, Enjoy beginner and competitive Whether you're craving a
chances are good you’ll find sports leagues, fitness classes, Vietnamese sub, your morning Find the support you need when you need it
one that interests you. The Solar and recreational sports clubs for coffee, a slice of pizza or a place to
Car Team, the Debate Society, building skills and developing enjoy a vegetarian meal and your Career Services provides support The Faith and Spirituality Centre The Q Centre is a safe space for
the Robogals, and the Outdoor technique. You can also access favourite beverage on a Friday from expert staff who will help you provides a welcoming space for the LGBTQ2S+ community and
Adventurers are just a few of the our world-class Active Living afternoon, you’ll find many options prepare for a career you'll love. all students — and support from their allies. It hosts events, offers
many options available to you. recreational facilities. on our campus. ucalgary.ca/careers faith representatives from a variety peer support and is a great place
su.ucalgary.ca/programs-services/ active-living.ucalgary.ca ucalgary.ca/ancillary/food-services of different religious and spiritual to hang out.
students-union-clubs Leadership and Student communities. su.ucalgary.ca/programs-services/
Engagement offers programs that ucalgary.ca/fsc student-services/the-q-centre
develop your leadership skills.
ucalgary.ca/leadership The Office of the Registrar is here The Women's Resource Centre
to answer any questions you may is a safe and welcoming space for
Student Accessibility Services has have about student loans, awards, connecting, promoting equality
access advisors who can help you fees, class registration and grades. and building community.
transition accommodations from ucalgary.ca/registrar ucalgary.ca/women
high school to university.
ucalgary.ca/access The Student Success Centre has Writing Symbols Lodge is the
advising, learning support and home for UCalgary's Indigenous
Student Wellness Services writing support staff who can community. Check out a range
provides counselling, medical, assist you in achieving your of cultural programing including
chiropractic and massage services. academic goals. monthly ceremonies and social
You can also take part in wellness ucalgary.ca/ssc activities.
workshops and group programs. ucalgary.ca/writing-symbols
ucalgary.ca/wellness-services
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welcome to your new All You Care to Eat dining
The Landing at the Dining Centre offers the 5-day and 7-day unlimited-entry All You Care to Eat meal
home in residence
plans with multiple options of fresh food available including gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian and halal. Eat what
you want when you want. Food labelling and one-on-one consultations are available with a staff dietician and the
executive chef.
Meal plan options
Residence is a great way to fully immerse yourself in all that the university The 5-day or 7-day All You Care to Eat plans are mandatory for first-year residence students but are available to any
has to offer. Make new friends, get involved in activities in your community, other full-time student, whether they live in residence or off-campus. The swipe plans are available for upper-year
residents and students living off-campus. They can be used for any meal occasion.
and access leadership, academic and wellness resources.
FULLY-FURNISHED, • Living on campus means • Access world-class fitness The Landing at the Dining Centre will
SINGLE- OR DOUBLE- you're as close to your classes facilities, unlimited-entry satisfy every appetite.
BED UNITS AVAILABLE as you can get. Easily access meal plans, dietary resources,
the library, labs, professors, mental health support and in-
24/7 CAMPUS SECURITY study lounges, tutoring and house community advisors.
study groups.
• Take part in residence life
2,500 STUDENTS FROM • You can select your roommate activities including theme
ACROSS CANADA through a matching service or nights, community dinners,
AND MORE THAN 75 request to live with a friend. sports tournaments and
COUNTRIES Gender-specific wings are also student groups to connect
available. with like-minded students.
EMPLOYMENT
AND LEADERSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
FIRST-YEAR RESIDENCE ROOM COSTS †°
First-year double room $3,953
First-year single room $6,555 – $7,872
FIRST-YEAR RESIDENCE MEAL PLAN*
Standard first-year double room
7-day All You Care to Eat plan† $4,879 Fully furnished with utilities and internet included.
5-day All You Care to Eat plan
$3,925
(Monday to Friday) † RESERVING YOUR ROOM
250 entries swipe plan ‡
$2,786 If you're a high school applicant, you're
Perfect for students who choose to live off-campus
guaranteed residence for the first two years of
120 entries swipe plan ‡ study if you apply for residence by May 1, 2022.
$1,463
Perfect for students who choose to live off-campus
* An All You Care to Eat meal plan is mandatory for first-year residence students.
Learn more about living in residence, including 360°
† Rates are per student for eight months (September to April).
videos, rates and how to apply, by visiting: ucalgary.ca/
‡ Swipe plans don't include GST.
°Fees are based on the 2020-21 academic year. residence
Make your residence room as unique as you. LEARN MORE
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"The Haskayne Co-operative
Education Program has
enhanced my university
innovation at UCalgary experience and has allowed
me to meet amazing people
who support me through
every step of my UCalgary
Research being done at UCalgary is changing the world. From pulling CO2 out of the journey! It has made me so
atmosphere to use for clean transportation fuel to the development of a platform for the excited for my future career
treatment of autoimmune diseases, our research is making a real difference today. as a business professional
after graduation."
Aidyn is currently completing her
Our six broad research priorities are changing the world Bachelor of Commerce degree. She is
Director of Human Resources with the
ENERGY INNOVATION FOR HUMAN DYNAMICS IN A NEW EARTH-SPACE
Haskayne Commerce Undergraduate
TODAY AND TOMORROW CHANGING WORLD TECHNOLOGIES
Society and has participated in
INFECTIONS, INFLAMMATION ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS BRAIN AND MENTAL HEALTH competitions with the Canadian
AND CHRONIC DISEASES FOR HEALTH Centre for Advanced Leadership in
Business.
The Program for Undergraduate Research Experience (PURE) and the Alberta Innovates
Summer Research Studentships are two examples of programs dedicated to giving
undergraduate students research experience. In these programs, students work alongside Discover our co-operative (co-op) programs, practicums
researchers to learn how projects are developed and how research can contribute to and internships.
solving our world's greatest challenges.
Want hands-on learning and an opportunity to get your foot in the door
Learn more at: research.ucalgary.ca/students in industries related to your field of study? If so, our co-ops, practicums
and internships are perfect for you. Not only will you gain valuable work
experience during your degree, but you'll also develop connections with
Learn about undergraduate research potential employers.
Learn more at: ucalgary.ca/student-services/careers/students/coop-internships
DEEPEN YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF CONCEPTS WITH
HANDS-ON LEARNING
PREPARE FOR YOUR CAREER WITH PRACTICAL
EXPERIENCE
HUNDREDS OF PAID POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN ARTS,
SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND BUSINESS
HELPING CANCER PATIENTS UNDERSTANDING BRAIN LAUNCHING A RESEARCH
THRIVE DEVELOPMENT CAREER IN KINESIOLOGY RECENT PLACEMENTS INCLUDE AMAZON,
CONOCOPHILLIPS, GARMIN, SUNCOR, THE NATIONAL
Amy’s research journey began Jerome’s passion for research in Adesua’s love of physical activity
ENERGY BOARD AND THE UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION
with a volunteer role at the the field of neuroscience grew propelled her research career
OF CANADA
Thrive Centre in the Health and as he became more and more forward. During her degree, she
Wellness Lab. The Kinesiology interested in discovering new volunteered in the Language
student’s involvement has grown ways to treat brain development and Cognitive Development Lab, If you're ready to see the world, UCalgary can take you there with
significantly since her initial role. issues in children. By studying the where she developed an interest our Study Abroad program.
Her latest studentship with the hypothalamus, Jerome can gain in human cognition and behaviour.
program will see her work with a better understanding of how This experience launched her You don’t have to wait until you graduate to see the world. With 200+
overweight and obese children certain mechanisms work, as well research career. She now studies partners and programs across six continents, our Study Abroad program is
and adolescents affected by as how defects in that area may the effect of walking aids on your chance to explore new places and new ideas through study and travel,
cancer and blood disease. lead to disorders. movement and muscle activation. leading to the adventure of a lifetime.
Learn more at: ucalgary.ca/international/study-abroad
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areas of study HASKAYNE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
The Haskayne School of Business offers unique experiential learning opportunities
including adventure leadership development and formal programming for
CHOOSING A MINOR IN AN participation in case competitions. Take advantage of student-focused centres
UPPER YEAR tied to key industries and business disciplines including entrepreneurial
thinking, advanced leadership, real estate, energy and the environment, and
1. 2. INTEGRATING AN
social entrepreneurship.
SELECT YOUR CONSIDER CUSTOMIZING EMBEDDED CERTIFICATE Bachelor of Commerce Marketing 1, 2
MAJOR YOUR DEGREE BY: IN AN UPPER YEAR Accounting 1, 2
Operations Management 1, 2
Business 1, 2
Organizational Behaviour and Human
Business Analytics 1, 2 Resources 1, 2
TAKING A COMBINED Business Technology Management 1, 2 Personal Financial Planning 1, 2
DEGREE OPTION Energy and Professional Real Estate Studies 1, 2
Land Management 1, 2 Risk Management and Insurance 1, 2
Learn more at: ucalgary.ca/embedded-certificates Entrepreneurship and Innovation 1, 2 Risk Management: Insurance and Finance 1, 2
Learn more at: ucalgary.ca/combined-degrees Finance 1, 2 Supply Chain Management 1, 2
International Business Strategy 1, 2
FACULTY OF ARTS Note: If you don't know which of the above concentrations to choose, you can select the
Business concentration to explore an array of courses. You can remain as a Business generalist
In the Faculty of Arts, you'll learn to critically address today’s complex events and circumstances. Take advantage or switch to a more specific concentration in an upper year.
of co-op placements in many programs or apply to join the Arts and Science Honours Academy offering
exclusive courses and a small cohort experience. Dance, drama, music and visual studies students will receive a
world-class education in the School of Creative and Performing Arts.
Bachelor of Arts International Relations 2 Bachelor of Fine Arts
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
Ancient and Medieval History 1, 2 Latin American Studies 2 Dance In the Faculty of Science, many of our programs feature field schools
Anthropology, Social and Cultural 1, 2
Law and Society 1, 2
Drama and summer research opportunities. Whether in a lab working on quantum
Archaeology 1, 2 Linguistics 1, 2 Visual Studies 1, 2 information and computing, studying auroras on one of Canada's largest
Art History Linguistics and Language 2 telescopes, or examining European green crabs at the Bamfield Marine
Bachelor of Film Studies 3
Sciences Centre, you have endless opportunities to explore.
Communication and Media Studies 1, 2 Multidisciplinary Studies
Film 2
Dance Music 1 Bachelor of Science Geophysics 1, 2
East Asian Language Studies 2
Philosophy 1, 2
Bachelor of Music Actuarial Science 1, 2
Mathematics 1, 2
East Asian Studies 2 Political Science 1, 2 Composition Astrophysics 1, 2
Natural Sciences 1, 2
Economics 1, 2 Psychology 1, 2 Performance Biochemistry 1, 2, 4
Neuroscience (honours only)
English 1, 2 Religious Studies 1, 2 Integrated Studies Biological Sciences 1, 2 Physics 1, 2
Film Studies 1, 2 Sociology 1, 2 Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 1, 2, 4
Plant Biology 1, 2, 4
Bachelor of Science
French 1, 2
Spanish 1, 2
Chemistry 1, 2
Zoology 1, 2, 4
Gender and Sexuality Studies 1, 2 Urban Studies 2 Anthropology 1, 2
Computer Science 1, 2
Archaeology 1, 2
Geography 1, 2 Ecology 1, 2, 4
Bachelor of Communication Geography 1, 2
Global Development Studies 1, 2 Environmental Science 1, 2
and Media Studies 3 Psychology 1, 2
Greek and Roman Studies 1, 2 Geology 1, 2
Communication and Media Studies 2
History 1, 2
International Indigenous Studies 2
FOOTNOTES
1 Honours program offered in upper years
2 Co-operative education and/or internship option available
3 Program offered in partnership with Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
4 Direct entry honours program
Take a deep dive into our programs through our Choose UCalgary podcast, available on iTunes or Spotify.
18 19CUMMING SCHOOL OF MEDICINE SCHULICH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
The Cumming School of Medicine is a proud leader with seven research Gain work experience through our 12- to 16-month paid engineering
institutes and more than 2,500 students. Whether you want to pursue a internships and our new summer work practicums for first- and
career in health research to advance knowledge in areas such as cancer second-year students. Access exclusive scholarships, leadership
and infectious disease, or increase health outcomes in marginalized programs and global learning experiences. Or use our makerspaces
communities, our diverse program offerings will provide you with a to create your own projects.
solid foundation at the start of your career.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation Biomedical Engineering 3 Geomatics Engineering 3
Community Rehabilitation Chemical Engineering 3 Mechanical Engineering 3
Civil Engineering 3
Software Engineering 3
Bachelor of Health Sciences (honours only)
Electrical Engineering 3
Bioinformatics
Biomedical Sciences Note: Engineering students who complete their first-year courses
Health and Society successfully are guaranteed placement in the program of their choice.
FACULTY OF NURSING FACULTY OF KINESIOLOGY
The Faculty of Nursing offers a vibrant student-focused experience. Join the #1 sport science school in North America. Be active while
Our unique curriculum integrates theory courses with leading-edge learning leadership skills in many sports, and study scientific topics
nursing simulations and practicum placements that'll prepare you for including anatomy and biomechanics. Thrive in practicums with
an exciting career that can take you anywhere you want to go. organizations like the UCalgary Dinos or Team Canada and other
Olympic teams that train at our Olympic Oval.
Bachelor of Nursing
Nursing Bachelor of Kinesiology Bachelor of Science
Kinesiology 4 Biomechanics 4
Leadership and Coaching 4 Exercise and Health Physiology 4
WERKLUND SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Motor and Psychosocial Aspects Kinesiology 4
of Movement 4 Motor and Psychosocial Aspects
The Werklund School of Education will prepare you to teach in an ever-evolving education system. Learn
of Movement 4
from Indigenous Elders at Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park, volunteer with an organization that teaches
refugee children, or join the Teaching Across Borders program to gain teaching experience in a totally
different context.
PROGRAMS REQUIRING PREVIOUS
Bachelor of Education FOUR YEAR (COMMUNITY-BASED) Secondary: English Language Arts, Fine
Arts – Dance, Fine Arts – Drama, Fine Arts
POST-SECONDARY STUDY
FOUR YEAR (CAMPUS-BASED) K-12: Early Childhood Education,
English Language Arts, Mathematics,
– Music, Fine Arts – Visual Studies, French, Some programs at UCalgary, such as our Law, Medicine or Architecture
Elementary: Early Childhood Education, Mathematics, Physical Education, Science
English Language Arts, Fine Arts, Science, Social Studies, Social Studies – programs, require that applicants have previous university experience
– Biology, Science – Chemistry, Science –
Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Revitalization of Indigenous Languages before applying for admission.
Physics, Second Languages, Social Studies
Social Studies – Revitalization of FIVE YEAR (COMBINED) 1, 2
Indigenous Languages Education (after-degree) School of Architecture,
Elementary: Early Childhood Education, Planning and Landscape
Secondary: English Language Arts, Fine
Energy Engineering 3
English Language Arts, English Language
Graduate Studies School of Public Policy
Arts – Drama, Fine Arts – Visual Studies, Learners, Fine Arts – Drama, Fine Arts –
Mathematics, Science – Biology, Music, Fine Arts – Visual Studies, French, Law Social Work 5
Science – Physics, Social Studies Inclusive Education, Mathematics, Physical Veterinary Medicine
Medicine (Canadian students only)
Education, Science, Second Languages, (Canadian students with
K-12: English Language Learners, Second
Social Studies, Social Studies – Alberta residency only)
Languages
Revitalization of Indigenous Languages
UCalgary also boasts a number of world-class graduate level programs to
further specialize your studies after completing your initial undergraduate
FOOTNOTES
bachelor's degree. Learn more at: grad.ucalgary.ca
1 Must meet entrance requirements for combined degree program
2 Combined education program requires that students complete two degrees concurrently
3 Co-operative education and/or internship option available
4 Honours program offered in upper years
5 Online option available
20 21admission requirements
ESTIMATED COMPETITIVE REQUIRED COURSES
1
ADMISSION AVERAGE REQUIRED COURSES FOR ADMISSION FOR EARLY ADMISSION NOTES
• English Language Arts 30-1 • Supplementary requirement for BMus:
• Four approved courses at the 30-level one of which may be an online audition form, audition and successful APPROVED ALBERTA HIGH SCHOOL COURSES
FACULTY OF ARTS approved option completion of RCM Level 8 Theory or the
• Mid 70s
• English Language Arts, Social departmental music theory diagnostic exam • English Language Arts 30-1 • Fine Arts course (Art 30 or 31,
Dance, Drama, Music, A maximum of two approved Fine Arts courses or one Fine Arts Studies, and two approved courses • Supplementary requirement for Dance: • Biology 30 Choral Music 30, General Music 30,
Visual Studies course and one option course are permitted. Approved courses statement of interest and audition
may include locally developed courses specific to Art, Dance, • Chemistry 30 Instrumental Music 30, Drama 30,
• Supplementary requirement for Visual Studies:
Drama or Music portfolio • Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics Dance 35)
30-2, Mathematics 31 • CTS Computer Science 30 level
• English Language Arts 30-1
• Physics 30 (5 credits)
FACULTY OF ARTS • English Language Arts, • Science 30 • Language other than English 30
• Mathematics 30-1
• High 70s Mathematics, and two approved
Economics • Three approved courses, one of which may be an • Social Studies 30-1 • Physical Education 30
courses
approved option • Aboriginal Studies 30
Students can present an approved IB or AP course to meet a course requirement
• English Language Arts 30-1
FACULTY OF ARTS • English Language Arts, APPROVED OPTIONS
• Mid 70s for Geography • Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2
Mathematics, 3 and two approved Social Studies 30-2
Geography (BA, BSc), Psychology (BA) • Mid 80s for Psychology • Three approved courses, one of which may be an
courses Social Sciences
approved option
• International Politics • Applied Sociology
• English Language Arts 30-1
• World Religions • Philosophies of Man
• Mathematics 30-1 • English Language Arts, • World Geography • Microeconomics
FACULTY OF ARTS
• Mid 80s • Biology 30 Mathematics, Biology, and • Experimental Psychology • Western World History
Psychology (BSc) • Chemistry 30 Chemistry • Cultural and Physical Anthropology • Macroeconomics
• One approved course or option
Career and Technology course groupings
(all courses within a course grouping can be used)
FACULTY OF ARTS • English Language Arts 30-1 • English Language Arts, • Criminal Justice Studies • Legal Studies
• Mid 70s • Four approved courses, one of which may be an Mathematics, 3 Social Studies,
All other programs • Design Studies • Logistics
approved option and one approved course
• Electro-technologies • Management and Marketing
• Enterprise and Innovation • Networking
• English Language Arts 30-1
CUMMING SCHOOL OF MEDICINE • Environmental Stewardship • Primary Resources
• Biology 30 • English Language Arts, Biology,
• Low 80s • Financial Management • Recreation Leadership
• Three approved courses, one of which may be an and two approved courses
Community Rehabilitation • Human and Social Services
approved option
Dual Credit courses
• English Language Arts 30-1 Locally Developed Courses
CUMMING SCHOOL OF MEDICINE • Mathematics 30-1 2 • English Language Arts, • Additional supplementary requirements • Design thinking for Innovation • Global Perspectives
• High 80s • Chemistry 30 Mathematics, Biology, and
Health Sciences • Biology 30
• Forensic Studies • Journalism
Chemistry • Fine Arts group • Literary Creation
• One approved course or option
• Second language group • Marine Life and Ecosystem Studies
• English Language Arts 30-1 • English Language Arts; • Astronomy • Physics (Advanced)
• Mathematics 30-1 Mathematics; and two of • Chemistry (Advanced) • Psychology – Abnormal
• Two of Aboriginal Studies 30 (5 credits); Biology 30; Chemistry Aboriginal Studies, Biology,
• Creative Writing and Publishing • Scientific Research
HASKAYNE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS • Mid 80s 30; CTS Computing Science 30 level (5 credits); Language or Chemistry, CTS Computing Science
Language and Culture courses at the 30 level; Mathematics 31; 20 level (5 credits), Language or • Environmental Science Advanced • Religious Studies
Physics 30; Science 30 or Social Studies 30-1 Language and Culture courses, Locally developed courses may be considered for admission, but applicants are
• One approved course or option Physics, Science or Social Studies
encouraged to send course outlines to admissions@ucalgary.ca for assessment.
• English Language Arts 30-1 Options from the approved list will be combined (if required) to fulfill one
• Mathematics 30-1 • English Language Arts,
• Biomechanics: Mathematics 31 is required and
approved option requirement (five or six credits) using the courses with the
FACULTY OF KINESIOLOGY • High 80s • Chemistry 30 Mathematics, Biology, and
Physics 30 is recommended higher grades first. Intermediate and Advanced Credits can't be combined to
• Biology 30 Chemistry
satisfy a course requirement.
• One approved course or option
For standard admission, intermediate credits will be used where five advanced
credits aren't available. For final admission, advanced credits will be used.
Learn more about UCalgary's admission requirements by province or curriculum: FOOTNOTES Notes
ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/requirements
LEARN MORE • Two courses in the same subject area may not be presented to satisfy entrance
1 The early admission average will be calculated on grades from 20-level
courses (Grade 11). If grades for 30-level courses (Grade 12) are available, requirements unless the courses are Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 30-2,
they'll be used to calculate your admission average. A 20-level or 30-level (or Mathematics 31 or equivalent.
equivalent) of each required course must be presented for an average to be • Only one senior-level course of the same language may be used to satisfy
calculated. admission requirements.
2 A grade of at least 70% in Mathematics 30-1 is required for admission. • A maximum of one Fine Arts course may be used for admission.
3 Mathematics 20-1 or 20-2.
22 23admission requirements
ESTIMATED COMPETITIVE REQUIRED COURSES
1
ADMISSION AVERAGE REQUIRED COURSES FOR ADMISSION FOR EARLY ADMISSION NOTES
FAQs
• English Language Arts 30-1
• Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2 Q How many programs can I apply for?
• English Language Arts, Mathematics, 2
FACULTY OF NURSING • High 80s • Chemistry 30
Biology, and Chemistry
• Mathematics 30-2 is preferred
• Biology 30 A When you apply for admission, you're able to select two program
• One approved course or option
choices. If you receive an offer of admission to your first-choice
• If Math 31 isn't available, an admission program, this is the only offer of admission you'll receive. We
average will be calculated using four
Regular admission route: required courses and an approved course recommend you rank your application choices with your most
Regular admission route: Biology-based admission route:
• English Language Arts, Mathematics, (to replace Math 31). The final admission desired program as your first choice.
• English Language Arts 30-1 • English Language Arts 30-1
Chemistry and Physics average will be 5% higher)
• Mathematics 30-1 • Mathematics 30-1
SCHULICH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING • Mid 80s
• Mathematics 31 • Mathematics 31
• Admission offers via the biology-based
Biology-based admission route: admission route are conditional on
• Chemistry 30 • Chemistry 30
• English Language Arts, Mathematics, successful completion of the Schulich
A How is the admission average calculated?
• Physics 30 • Biology 30
Chemistry and Biology School of Engineering Bioengineering
Summer Institute prior to the start of the A An early admission average will be calculated on Grade 11 or junior-
engineering program
level required courses (or equivalent), or based on your predicted
• Honours and Neuroscience: mid 90s results. If Grade 12 or senior-level courses (or equivalent) are
• Biology: high 80s • English Language Arts 30-1
• Computer Science: high 80s • Mathematics 30-1 • English Language Arts; Mathematics; • Students are encouraged to take high
available, they'll be used to calculate the average.
FACULTY OF SCIENCE • All other programs: high 70s • Two of Biology, Chemistry or Physics at the 30 level, Mathematics 31, and two of Biology, Chemistry and school courses related to their intended
Natural Science and Environmental CTS Computer Science 30 level (5 credit) Physics major
Science majors must meet the admitting • One approved course or option Q I’m not completing a required Grade 12 course until the winter
average of their concentration term. Will my Grade 11 courses be used?
WERKLUND SCHOOL OF EDUCATION A Every program will have five faculty-specific courses required for
• English Language Arts 30-1 • English Language Arts;
(Four Year)
• On-campus: low 80s to mid 80s,
• Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2 Mathematics; 2 and one of Social admission — look up your program of interest to see the required
ON-CAMPUS • One of Social Studies 30-1, Aboriginal Studies 30 (5 credits), Studies, Aboriginal Studies, Science,
Elementary: Early Childhood Education
depending on teachable subject area
Mathematics 31, Science 30, Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Language courses. As a current high school student, UCalgary will review
• Community-based: mid 70s
Language or Language and Culture courses or Language and Culture courses, and your application with your Grade 11 required course if the Grade
COMMUNITY-BASED • Two approved courses, one of which may be an approved option one approved course
K-12: Early Childhood Education 12 required course isn't completed. Note that all courses must be
ON-CAMPUS
completed by June 30, 2022, to qualify for the fall 2022 intake.
Elementary: English Language Arts, Fine Arts • English Language Arts 30-1 • English Language Arts; and two of
Secondary: English Language Arts, Fine Arts – Drama, Fine • Two of Social Studies 30-1, Aboriginal Studies 30 (5 credits), Social Studies, Aboriginal Studies
• On-campus: low 80s to high 80s,
Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2, Mathematics 31, Science 30, Biology (5 credits), Mathematics, 2 Science,
Q What are conditions of admission and what's needed to keep my
Arts – Visual Studies depending on teachable subject area
K-12: English Language Learners, Second Languages • Community-based: mid 70s
30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, Language or Language and Culture Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Language offer of admission?
courses or Language and Culture courses, and
COMMUNITY-BASED • Two approved courses, one of which may be an approved option one approved course
K-12: English Language Arts A If you've received an offer of admission with conditions, the
details of these conditions will be in your offer letter and status link
ON-CAMPUS
Elementary: Mathematics, Science
• English Language Arts 30-1 • English Language Arts; Social Studies; on my.ucalgary.ca. We'll finalize your offer when these conditions
• Mathematics 30-1 and one of Aboriginal Studies,
Secondary: Mathematics, Science – Biology, • On-campus: low 80s to high 80s,
• Two of Biology 30, Chemistry 30 or Physics 30, Mathematics 31, Mathematics, Science, Biology, are met — normally mid-July to the end of August for most high
Science – Physics depending on teachable subject area
• Community-based: mid 70s
CTS Computer Science 30 level (5 credit) Chemistry, Physics, Language or school students.
• One approved course or option Language and Culture courses, and one
COMMUNITY-BASED
approved course
K-12: Mathematics, Science
ON-CAMPUS
Elementary: Social Studies, Social Studies – Revitalization of
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Secondary: Social Studies • Social Studies 30-1 • English Language Arts; Mathematics;
• On-campus: low 80s to high 80s,
• One of Aboriginal Studies 30 (5 credits), Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2, two of Biology, Chemistry; Physics or
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COMMUNITY-BASED depending on teachable subject area
Mathematics 31, Science 30, Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, CTS Computing Science 20 level (5
Elementary: Social Studies – Revitalization of Indigenous • Community-based: mid 70s
Languages
Language or Language and Culture courses
• Two approved courses, one of which may be an approved option
credits) CLICK HERE
K-12: Social Studies, Social Studies – Revitalization of
Indigenous Languages
FOOTNOTES
• Must meet the course requirements
1 The early admission average will be calculated on grades from 20-level courses
WERKLUND SCHOOL OF EDUCATION • Must meet the course requirements for the faculty offering
for the faculty offering a concurrent
• On-campus: low 80s to high 80s, degree. For degree combinations, (Grade 11). If grades for 30-level courses (Grade 12) are available, they'll be used
(Five Year) a concurrent degree. For degree combinations, see:
depending on teachable subject area see: werklund.ucalgary.ca/upe/ to calculate your admission average. A 20-level or 30-level (or equivalent) of each
COMBINED DEGREE werklund.ucalgary.ca/upe/program-information/programs-
• Community-based: mid 70s program-information/programs-
admissions/5year-concurrent-bachelor-education required course must be presented for an average to be calculated.
* See page 20 for Werklund's combined degree programs admissions/5year-concurrent-
bachelor-education 2 Mathematics 20-1 or 20-2.
24 25provincial equivalents The chart below shows which courses from each province and territory are equivalent to the Alberta
high school courses listed in our admission requirements.
ALBERTA
NORTHWEST TERRITORIES BRITISH COLUMBIA NEWFOUNDLAND AND
NUNAVUT YUKON SASKATCHEWAN MANITOBA ONTARIO NEW BRUNSWICK NOVA SCOTIA LABRADOR PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
English A 30 and B 30 (for French English Language Arts 40S (1 credit):
English 12 or Advanced English 12
English Language Arts 30-1 English Studies 12 or English 12 First Peoples Immersion: English A 30 or B 30 and Comprehensive Focus, Literary Focus English ENG4U or English Literature ETS4U English Language Arts 121 or 122 English 3201 English 621A
or English 12: African Heritage
Français immersion 30) or Transactional Focus
Biology 30 Anatomy and Physiology 12 Biology 30 Biology 40S Biology SBI4U Biology 121 or 122 Biology 12 Biology 3201 Biology 621A
Chemistry 30 Chemistry 12 Chemistry 30 Chemistry 40S Chemistry SCH4U Chemistry 121 or 122 Chemistry 12 Chemistry 3202 Chemistry 611A or 621A
Computer Programming 12
CTS Computer Science Advanced Level (5 credits) Computer Science 12 Computer Science 30 Computer Science 40S Computer Science ICS4U Computer Technology 3200 Computer Studies 621
(1 credit)
Pre-Calculus A 120 or Pre-Calculus
Mathematics 30-1 * Pre-Calculus 12 * Pre-Calculus Math 30 * Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S * Advanced Functions MHF4U * Pre-Calculus 12 * Advanced Math 3200 * Mathematics 621B *
B 120 *
Foundations of
Mathematics 30-2 * Foundations of Mathematics 12 * Applied Mathematics 40S * Mathematics of Data Management MDM4U * Foundations of Mathematics 120 * Mathematics 12 * Academic Math 3201 * Mathematics 621A *
Mathematics 30 *
Advanced Math Topics 45S or two of
Mathematics 31* Calculus 12 1 Calculus 30 * Calculus 45A, Advanced Math 45A, Calculus and Vectors MCV4U * Calculus 120 * Calculus 12 * Calculus 3208 * Mathematics 611B *
Calculus 45S or Calculus 42U *
Physics 30 Physics 12 Physics 30 Physics 40S Physics SPH4U Physics 121 or 122 Physics 12 Physics 3204 Physics 621A
APPROVED
COURSES One of BC First Peoples 12, Contemporary
One of History 40S, Western
Indigenous Studies 12, Comparative Cultures
One of History 30, Native Studies 30, or Civilization 40S, World Issues 40S, One of Canadian Geography
12, Comparative World Religions 12, Human One of Canada: History, Identity, and Culture CHI4U One of History 12 or Global One of Canadian History 621A, Advanced
Social Studies 30-1 Social Studies 30 Global Issues 40S, Canadian Law 120, Canadian History 122, World World History 3201
Geography 12, Physical Geography 12, 20th or World History CHY4U History 12 Political Studies 621A, PEI History 621B
40S or First Nations, Métis and Inuit Issues 120
Century World History 12, Asian Studies 12,
Studies 40S
Western Civilization 12 or Genocide Studies 12
5 credits • Environmental Science 12 • Earth Science 30 • Fine Arts courses: Art 40S or 40G, • Any 4U Course • Fine Arts courses (Advanced • Approved Grade 12 IB or AP • Earth Systems 3209 • Environmental Science 621A
• Aboriginal Studies • Fine Arts Courses: Arts Education – Drama, • Fine Arts courses: Art Education 30, Drama 40S or 40G, Music 40S • Computer Engineering Technology TEJ4M Music 12, Advanced Visual Art 12, academic subjects • Environmental Science 3205 • Fine Arts courses (Visual Arts 621A,
• Fine Arts courses: Art 30 or 31, Choral Music Arts Education – Dance, Arts Education – Choral 30, Drama 30, Dance 30, Music 30 or 40G, Choral 40S or 40G, and • Fine Arts courses (Dance ATC4M, Drama Arts Drama 12, Music 12, Visual Arts 12) • Fine Arts option (Art 12, Music • Fine Arts courses (Art and Design Dramatic Arts 621A, Music 621A and
30, General Music 30, Instrumental Music 30, Music, Arts Education – Visual Arts and Visual Art 30 Strings 40S or 40G ADA4M, Music AMU4M, Media Arts ASM4M or • Language other than 12, Theatre 12) 3200, Applied Music 3206) Music 621B)
Drama 30 or Dance 35 • Geology 12 • Language other than English 30 * • Geography 40S Visual Arts AVI4M) English 12 * • Geology 12 • Language other than English • Language other than English 621 *
• Language other than English 30 * • Other Language 12 • Physical Education 30 • Interdisciplinary Topics in • One of Geography, Global • Language other than 3200-level * • One of Animal Science 621A or
• Physical Education 30 • Specialized Science 12 • One of Law 30, Economics 30, Geography Science 40S Geography, Advanced Global English 12 * • World Geography 3200 Oceanography 621A, Agriscience 621A
• Science 30 • One of Political Studies 12, Economic Theory 30 or Psychology 30 • Language other than English 40S * Geography, Advanced Global • One of Geography, Global • One of Introductory Economics 621A,
12, Law Studies 12, Philosophy 12, Social Justice • Sociology 40S Politics, Global Politics, Geography, Advanced Global Global Issues 621A
12, and Urban Studies 12 Economics, Law, Political Science, Geography, Advanced Global
Sociology, Geology 12 Politics, Global Politics,
Economics, Law, Political
Science, Sociology
See page 23 for list of approved options • ADST Business Education • Accounting 30, Electronics A or B 30, • Other approved 40S or 40G level • Business Studies 4M • Business Organization and • Accounting 12 • Communication 3104 • Accounting Principles 621
• ADST Information and Communication Energy and Mines 30, Entrepreneurship courses or two 45-level courses • Equity Studies 4M Management 120 • Business Management 12 • Literature and Composition 4222 • Physical Education Leadership 621
Technology 30, Robotics and Automation 30 • First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies 4M • Canadian Literature 120 (Academic) • Power and Energy 3201
• Engineering 12 • Geography 4M • Cybersecurity 120 • Business Technology 12 • Robotics Systems Technology
• Electronics 12 • Technological Education 4M • Introduction to Accounting 120 (1 credit) 3205
ADDITIONAL • Remotely Operated Vehicles and Drones 12 • The Environment and Resource • Journalism 120 • Canadian Literature 12 • World Literature 3201
• Entrepreneurship 12
APPROVED • Robotics 12 Management CGR4M • Marketing 120
• Mechatronics 12 • Media Studies 120
OPTIONS • Computer Programming 12 • Psychology 120
• One of Composition 12, Creative Writing 12, • Robotics and Automated
Literary Studies 12, New Media 12, Spoken Technology 120
Language 12
Note: Or equivalent Francophone
• Statistics 12, Geometry 12
course codes
• Fitness and Conditioning 12
* Two courses in the same subject area may not be presented to satisfy entrance requirements unless the Visit our admissions requirements page to find requirements specific to your program and region: ucalgary.ca/future-students/
courses are equivalent to Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 30-2 or Mathematics 31.
undergraduate/requirements
Note: Students from Quebec who have completed one year of CEGEP will be considered transfer students.
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26 27additional admission English language
information requirements
Dual credit students Transfer students • high potential in academic or There are three ways to meet our English language entrance requirements: high school
Our dual credit courses help If you've attended an accredited/ research activities; or studies (most Canadian high school students meet the requirement through this method),
prepare high school students for recognized post-secondary • perseverance under great
English language test scores, and the Academic Communication Certificate.
the post-secondary environment institution and have completed 12 difficulty or hardship
and helps students transition from or more academic units, you'll be Admissions under diverse High school studies Academic Communication English language test scores
high school to university. Taking considered for admission based qualifications is only available for To meet the English language Certificate (ACC) If your high school education
these courses while completing on your post-secondary academic
your first-choice program and isn't requirements with your high school The ACC is for English learners who doesn't fulfil UCalgary's English
your high school diploma allows standing.
available for honours programs. studies, you must have completed want to enter a university program. language requirements, you can
you to get credit towards your high
school diploma, as well as post- Some programs may require you three years of study in an ELP If you apply for undergraduate present one of the minimum
Visit: ucalgary.ca/future-students/
secondary course credit. to complete, or be in the process undergraduate/diverse-qualifications
exempt country, or at an accredited admission and complete the ACC scores listed in the table below.
of completing, specific course high school (Canadian, American, through UCalgary Continuing
For admission to a degree program, requirements at the high school Indigenous students British or CIS school) where Education by the end of summer
applicants will be considered high and/or post-secondary level. English is the primary language of term in the year of application, you Note: Our school code for the TOEFL
The University of Calgary has exam is 0813 and the department
school applicants if they haven't instruction. Your final English course could be considered for conditional
Visit our academic calendar at: several pathway options to code is 00.
completed more than 30 units (10 must also be equivalent to Alberta's admission to a degree program.
courses) of dual credit courses at a ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/ support Indigenous learners in the
senior level (Grade 12) English. Learn more at: esl.ucalgary.ca/
post-secondary institution. They'll current/a-5-3 admission process. Students must
self-identify to be automatically Learn more at: ucalgary.ca/future- programs/academic-communication-
be considered transfer students if English language
Diverse qualifications considered for all pathways. students/undergraduate/elp-exempt- certificate
they've completed more than 30 requirements must be
countries
units (10 courses). If you’ve achieved excellence UCalgary has a dedicated completed by
outside of your academics or have Indigenous Student Recruitment
ucalgary.ca/future-students/open- overcome significant hardships, Acceptable English language tests Minimum score MARCH 15, 2022
Advisor who can support you to be considered
studies/high-school-students you may seek admission under
throughout the process to answer Advanced Placement (AP) English Literature and Composition, for admission
the diverse qualifications process. 4
Adult students your questions. or English Language and Composition
To be considered for admission
You can be considered for admission under this process, you must be Connect with them at:
CAEL 70
as an adult student if you meet all a Canadian citizen or permanent indigenous.recruiter@ucalgary.ca NURSING PROGRAM
three of the following criteria: resident and demonstrate: Cambridge English: Advanced CAE 180 REQUIREMENTS
Learn more at: ucalgary.ca/future-
• You're 21 years of age or older • excellence in non-academic One of the following:
students/undergraduate/indigenous Cambridge English: Proficiency CPE 180
• You're a Canadian citizen or areas; or • TOEFL score of 92 (with
permanent resident Duolingo 115 a minimum of 23 in each
• You've completed fewer than sub-score)
12 units (four courses) of post- English 30-1 (or equivalent) 80% • IELTS score of 7.0 (with no
secondary coursework bands below a 7.0)
GCE/GCSE English Language or Literature B or 6
Adult students aren't required EDUCATION PROGRAM
to meet all high school applicant IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) 6.5 REQUIREMENTS
admission requirements. However, One of the following:
you must present a satisfactory IB Higher or Standard Level English A 5
• TOEFL score of 108 (with
standing in English Language IB Higher Level English B 6 a minimum of 27 in each
Arts 30-1 or equivalent, meet the sub-score)
admitting average of your program, PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) 60 • IELTS score of 8.0 (with no
and meet any other Grade 12 bands below a 7.0)
course requirements specified by TOEFL – Internet-based (IBT) 86
your program of choice. TOEFL – Paper-based (PBT) 560
View our requirements at:
ucalgary.ca/future-students/ For more details on English language requirements and exempt countries, visit: ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/current/a-11
undergraduate/requirements
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