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New Undergraduate Students

New student checklist

Welcome to the Department of Physics and Astronomy! Be sure to complete the following activities after admission.


Before you arrive

  • Check that you have access to the Student Centre at my.ucalgary.ca.
  • Make sure you have a ucalgary.ca email address. You should use your UCalgary email address for all university communication.
  • Use the Student Centre to sign up for courses.
  • Register for classes as early as possible.
  • Be aware of upcoming fees and deadlines. For more information, visit enrolment services.

After you arrive

  • Visit us! Our office is located in Science B 605.  UPDATE: Please note: Science B is temporarily being shut down for electrical upgrades from April 28 to May 28, 2023. While SB is closed, the Department of Chemistry will be located in Earth Sciences 118C.  View more information and detour maps
  • Need to know your way around campus? Arrange a tour!
  • Find out where your classes are. Timetables can be found in the Student Centre.