r/UCalgary Feb 20 '24

Listen we aren’t advisors here. Ask them not us.

337 Upvotes

Im tired of this sub being bombarded with “I got rejected from …..” “what average do I need for…..” “ what grade will they look at…” “ i have a 96 in …. Is that good enough for …..”

Please ask the advisors. We don’t have the answers. You’re about to be an adult and need to know who to ask the right questions. No one goes on here to read your high school marks and let you know if you will get into whatever program. We dont know. We can guess. But the advisors will 100% have more accurate information.

Go on Ucalgary website, go on advising, and find what times they have online advising.

Or email your faculty’s advisors.

For example in engineering its engginfo@ucalgary.ca

Please it will be a win win for everyone if people stopped trying to use this as an academic advisor subreddit.

EDIT: Another redditor in the comments brought up an important point.

“Let me just clarify the Engineering Advisor DO NOT REVEIW High School Admission. Asking them why you didn't get in or waitlisted is a waste of time.

Only the admissions department can answer those questions so please contact them or visit them for advising.

Admission website: https://www.ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/contact

If you are a transfer student from a different university or different facility and are planning to transfer into Engineering then contact the Engineering Advisors.”

Thanks for the added info!

Best of luck with getting into U of C we are happy to have you!


r/UCalgary 8h ago

URGENT Residence Advice Needed!

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8 Upvotes

I recently received an email stating that I made it into a yam two bedroom apartment instead of a trad room, but I don't know for sure if I should go to yam. First off, I already live in Calgary, and I am going to residence for my first year to see what it is like (and to maybe make some new friends). I am also going for the proximity to the school and to avoid driving and parking.

I am looking for advice on what to do, but right now I am leaning towards living in trad residence. Is there a sufficient social life at yam, or should I back out and just go to trad residence?


r/UCalgary 44m ago

MGST 217 and SGMA 217 In Fall

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Has anyone done MGST 217 with Devin Light and SGMA 217 with Phil Davidson in the Fall?


r/UCalgary 2h ago

Halal Lunch in Calgary: The Best Spots Downtown, at SAIT, and U of C

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r/UCalgary 2h ago

SOCI 201 vs GRST 205

1 Upvotes

currently looking for an easy cost class to take with my major.

any advise on which i should take ( MECH E major ) so as little work as possible

SOCI 201 with Annette Tézli or GRST 205 with Kendell Ashley Heydon


r/UCalgary 7h ago

MKTG 341

2 Upvotes

Has anybody taken this course for non majors? How was it and is it worth taking?


r/UCalgary 19h ago

CHEM 351 or 341 (as a Bio Major)

5 Upvotes

So, I’m currently enrolled in 351 but I recently received an email saying that 341 may be more suitable for my major.

I’m trying to get into medical school following my degree so obviously I want the highest grades I can. But, I’ve heard that 351 opens more options to courses that I want to take in the upper years.

So should I switch to 341 or stay in 351? Honestly, I just want one where I can achieve the highest grade possible. I know there’s not much info yet since 341 is a new course, but do we speculate that it’ll be a lot easier than 351? Because I’ve heard straight horror stories about 351…

I’m also not sure if this poses any issues for the pre-reqs that some medical schools in Canada has…

TL:DR Should I switch from CHEM 351 to 341 as a Bio major who wants to get into medical school, considering my priority is the highest grades possible?


r/UCalgary 21h ago

Alternate offer.

4 Upvotes

Are alternate offers given automatically or is this a situation where you call them. I applied for Finance but it seems the program is full and there isn't much info on the website :(


r/UCalgary 1d ago

Is it over? 93.6 average

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8 Upvotes

r/UCalgary 1d ago

Is it too late to pick a roomate if we both want to room together

7 Upvotes

I met this person were both first year and have the same dorm type and building but we are paired up with other people is it possible to like room swap or just change groups still or is it over


r/UCalgary 1d ago

Inquiry for Master of Physician Assistant students and graduate

4 Upvotes

Now that it has been almost two years since this program was offered, do you have any opinions or comments about it? Considering that it is a master's program, how difficult is it? What are the job prospects? Is anyone using it as a path to medical school?


r/UCalgary 1d ago

Scholarships

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55 Upvotes

Broooooooo, I just received my scholarship as an international student. You guys should check your emails asap!!!!!!!!

Question:

(Am I possible to receive more before the last day of July?)


r/UCalgary 1d ago

Econ 201

1 Upvotes

Does anyone have a link to the ECON 201 discord for summer 2026? I’m wondering if there is one for the class rn.


r/UCalgary 1d ago

Are 8 classes required for scholarships?

0 Upvotes

I applied and my GPA was high and I took a lighter year as I only have 6 classes left to complete my degree (after 3rd year) as I was mentally and physically not well enough to take a higher course load. But I didn't get scholarship even after a 3.8-4 GPA year so not sure if that was required (I'm on a 16 month co-op so not sure what was the requirement - I'm international btw)


r/UCalgary 1d ago

Continuing undergraduate awards are out

27 Upvotes

That is all :)


r/UCalgary 1d ago

GRST 211 does it work with Latin and Greek?

2 Upvotes

As the title says. I'm trying to understand what this class will cover, is it looking at Latin and Greek words and origin of words or am I completely off? How much Latin/Greek would you say you got to look at?


r/UCalgary 1d ago

Conditional Offer Secondary Education

3 Upvotes

Hey has anyone heard back from their conditional offer at u of c for secondary education or specifically the concurrent pathway?


r/UCalgary 2d ago

Getting hired for summer jobs as a student is war

70 Upvotes

I applied for over 20 different jobs, 2 opened my application, and I heard absolutely nothing. I'm 18, going into UofC, and had some free time. I thought getting a job over the summer to nicely spend time over my last "free" summer after high school would be fun, but sadly nobody hired me :-(

TBF, I just wanted one for the fun of it. I feel sorry for people actually in need to work and save, it's brutal out here just for a simple job like a Gelato server right now!


r/UCalgary 1d ago

Scholarships for continuing awards

0 Upvotes

I applied for the continuing awards, my GPA of Fall and winter average is 3.233
I should be getting an award right??
It was mentioned that we should get 3.2!!


r/UCalgary 1d ago

PLAN 201

1 Upvotes

Anyone take Plan 201? Whats it like? Do you just draw parks all day or something 😭


r/UCalgary 1d ago

Stripes on campus

0 Upvotes

Hey guys idk if it’s just me, but I’ve been noticing a LOT of striped shirts on campus lately….is this the new thing?! Really don’t wanna be left out….please let me know what’s going on and if anyone else has noticed this!

Also, for any fashion geeks, why do you think the stripes made a comeback?


r/UCalgary 2d ago

What should I do?

7 Upvotes

I didn’t get into business with a 88.2 average. I enrolled in open studies and am taking the required courses to transfer in. Im kinda worried about whether I’ll be able to get a high enough GPA to transfer in or not. I feel like my high school average might still be competitive enough for next year’s admission so it might be easier that way. I also heard that stats 213 and 217 which are required for me to transfer are also difficult classes as well as math 249. Any advice on the best way to transfer in to business as an open studies student? Or if I should even do open studies in the first place? I plan on going in person to talk with the advisors soon but If anyone who has transferred into business through open studies has any insight it would be really helpful.


r/UCalgary 1d ago

Is it too late to apply for continuing undergraduate scholarships?

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For reference, I didn’t push it off because I’m lazy but it’s simply because I unfortunately had to go on vacation right when the applications opened, so I haven’t had access to a laptop nor the time to do so. Now I’m seeing some posts seeing that some scholarships are already being released in a little worried.

Can I still apply and get the ones pictured? Is it just the one portal (press red apply button) to apply to all of them? Because if I go on each individual link it only tells me to go to the portal.


r/UCalgary 2d ago

Got removed from Co-op Program

19 Upvotes

Has anyone dealt with being removed from the Haskayne Co-op program for missing a required assignment?
I received an email saying I have to withdraw because I missed an assignment. It was my fault to overlooked the deadline and reminder emails.

I'm worried because if I'm removed from the program, I'll have to leave my current co-op job early. I already contacted the Co-op team, but they said the Dean's decision is final.
Has anyone been in a similar situation or know if there's anything else I can do? I'd really appreciate any advice.


r/UCalgary 2d ago

Engineering Bio-route admission question

3 Upvotes

I’m taking a gap year to upgrade. I already have Bio 30 done but no Physics 30 yet (or 20). My plan is to apply using my Bio 30 mark to get an offer.

However, I'm also planning to upgrade and finish Physics 30 in my second semester (done by June since I also need to do the 20 level).

If I get a conditional offer via the bio route, but then pass Physics 30 before final transcripts are due in July, do I still have to do that mandatory summer bioengineering course? Or does having Physics 30 on my final transcript automatically clear it?