Under the Arch
Want to know what’s happening at UCalgary? Looking for some campus tips and tricks? You’ve found the right place! Check out our latest updates or search our old posts to find out more about life at UCalgary.
Get away with your peers in February
Spend a winter weekend away from the city this February for two days and two nights of fun activities, workshops and more. Transport, lodging, and food are included in the $110 registration fee.
Accessibility pilot project introduced in classrooms
Courtesy seating stickers on seats in science lecture halls will prioritize seating for students with mobility concerns.
Tips for common groupwork challenges
Group work helps build collaboration skills and allows students to complete larger tasks than a single student could do alone. But it can difficult to navigate group dynamics.
Making sense of your university journey
Most things in life are about the journey and not the destination - university included! Learn how one student ended up finding her passion by embracing the bumps in the road.
Many neighbourhoods make great places to live while studying
Calgary's transit options coupled with your UPass mean campus is easy to access from many areas in Calgary.
More stories
Looking for more info about what's happening under the arch? Check out our older stories.
Keeping track of everything
You have a lot going on, so we wanted to suggest a few tips to help you be the best version(s) of you this semester!
Looking for additional sources of funding?
Scholarships, awards and bursaries are a great way to help pay for your post-secondary education.
Learn how to find more funding »
Office hours are scary, but worth attending
Attending office hours feels daunting, but it’s worth being brave and taking that extra step to connect with your instructors.
The truth about 'pay to pass'
What does ‘pay to pass’ mean and why does it matter to you?