December 2024: We have answers to your most asked questions! December 14, 2024 .png) Hello from the UCalgary Admissions and Recruitment Office! We’re excited to share the second edition of our monthly FAQ blog for the 2024-25 academic year. In this series, we’ll address some of the most frequently asked questions we’ve received from prospective students over the past month:
I’m not sure what major I should choose. Do you have an open program I can take courses before deciding? Read more about the differences between these options here
How can I track my application status? Once you’ve submitted your application, you can track the status of your application through the student portal. This portal will show whether documents have been received and when decisions have been made. If you haven't yet submitted your high school entrance award application, you can do so under the "Finance" section of the portal. Please note that the deadline for award applications is March 1, 2025.
All students currently in courses (high school or post-secondary) are admitted conditionally. That means your spot at UCalgary is subject to the conditions outlined in your Student Centre. At a minimum, you must complete all required courses for admission and maintain the competitive admission average. You can view your conditions of admission by clicking on the ‘status’ of your application in your Student Centre.
I received an offer, what happens to my other program choice? If you received an offer of admission to your first-choice program, this is the only offer of admission you’ll receive. We recommend you rank your application choices with your most desired program as your first choice. If you received an offer of admission to your second-choice program, you’ll continue to be considered for your first-choice program, provided there are still spaces available in the program at the time you meet the requirements. In this scenario, you will automatically be re-evaluated each time new grades are received. Please note that the admission office aims to complete the majority of high school offers by May 2025 and June 2025 for transfer applicants. Learn more about considering your first- and second-choice programs. My competitive average is within the estimated competitive average. Why didn’t I receive an offer of admission for early admission? Offers of admission are competitive to UCalgary and are subject to change based on the applicant pool that applies each year and the number of available positions in each program. The admission office regularly publishes updates to our averages as we continue to monitor the applicant pool. For early admission, our first round of offers goes to a smaller number of applicants and the competitive average is often higher than the anticipated admission average. If you do not qualify for the first round, you’ll be automatically reviewed in our next round of admissions once you have new grades to present. The vast majority of applicants will receive their decisions in mid-February once first term results are released. What if I want to upgrade course and use this course for my admission average? What if I want to make changes to my application? Does my offer of admission include a scholarship offer?
I’m excited to start in the Fall, but have questions about course registration – who can I connect with? High school course registration will occur on May 26-30, 2025. To get help choosing your first-year classes and building your schedule our New Student Registration Assistance (NSRA) team (available in April) will be available to teach you the skills required to successfully register in classes at the University of Calgary. Meet with the NSRA to:
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