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Move-in 2024

We are excited to be welcoming you toÌýResidence at the Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ.

Fall move-in | Aug. 25

Residents moving into: Aurora, Cascade, International House, Glacier, Kananaskis, Olympus, Rundle and Yamnuska. Download move-in guide here.Ìý

This information is for those arriving between 9 a.m - 4 p.m. If you're arriving after 4 p.m., please see Move-in Week | Aug 25 - Sept. 8 section.

  1. Log into your and sign your residence agreement. Ìý
  2. Sign up for a move-in time through your resident portal starting Aug. 15Ìýat 10 a.m. MST.ÌýYou will not be able to select your move-in time slot until you have signed your agreement.
  3. On Aug. 25, arrive to campus under the Arch at the intersection of 24 Ave NW and University Drive and follow the signs. PleaseÌýdo notÌýarrive more than 10 minutes prior or 10 minutes after your move-in start time, as there is limited parking.ÌýIf you arrive to campus more than 10 minutes prior to your start time, please wait in another parking lot or at McMahon Stadium until your move-in time.
  4. When you arrive to the Arch, pleaseÌýfollow the instructions by our staff and park until there is availability for youÌýto pick up your move-in package.
  5. At the drive through check-in, show the QR code that is located in your Resident PortalÌýto receive your residence key, move-in information and Unicard (if submitted prior to Aug. 18).
  6. ProceedÌýto your building to unload your personal items. There will be Dino Moving Crew volunteers at buildings to help with move-in. We ask that you move your vehicle as soon as all your items are unloaded, to make sure we are able to get everyone moved in during their time slot.
  7. When you have unloaded your belongings, you will need to move your vehicle toÌýthe Art Parkade.

Residents moving into: Crowsnest and Varsity Courts. Download move-in guide here.

This information is for those arriving between 9 a.m - 4 p.m. If you're arriving after 4 p.m., please see Move-in Week | Aug 25 - Sept. 8 section.

  1. Log into your and sign your residence agreement. Ìý
  2. Sign up for a move-in time through your resident portal starting Aug. 15Ìýat 10 a.m. MST.ÌýYou will not be able to select your move-in time slot until you have signed your agreement.
  3. On your move-in day, you will arrive at Crowsnest Hall. PleaseÌýdo notÌýarrive more than 10 minutes prior or 10 minutes after your move-in start time, as there is limited parking.ÌýIf you arrive to campus more than 10 minutes prior to your start time, please wait in another parking lot or at Parking Lot 12Ìýuntil your move-in time.
  4. When you arrive you will park your vehicleÌýat the designated spot and go inside toÌýreception pick up your move-in package.ÌýThose moving into Varsity Courts can park in the loop in front of Crowsnest Hall. Those moving into Crowsnest Hall can park behind the building in lot 65.
  5. Once inside please show the QR code from your Resident Portal or your UCID to receive your residence key, Unicard (if submitted prior to Aug. 18) and move-in information.
  6. Those living in Varsity Courts can follow the signs to Varsity Courts to unload. We ask that you take a maximum of 30 minutes to unload your belongings, so we can make sure that we are able to get everyone moved in during their time slot.
  7. Once you have unloaded your belongings, please move your vehicle to Lot 12 or Lot 10 for the remainder of the day, unless you have a parking permit. Parking permits can be picked up at the Campus Service Centre.

If you are arriving by taxi or car share on move-in day, Aug. 25

  1. Log into your and sign your residence agreement.
  2. You do NOT need to sign up for a move-in timeslot
  3. Check-in at the Campus Service Centre
  4. OnceÌýinside show yourÌýgovernment photo ID to receive yourÌýresidence key andÌýUnicard (if photo submitted prior to Aug. 18).
  5. ProceedÌýto your building to unload your personal items.
  1. Log into your and sign your residence agreement.
  2. You do NOT need to sign up for a move-in timeslot
  3. Check-in at the Campus Service Centre, if you are arriving:
  • Aug. 25: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Aug. 26 – Sept. 8: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
  1. When inside you will need to show your government photo IDÌýto receive your move-in packageÌýwhich includes your residence key andÌýUnicard (if submitted prior to Aug 18).
  2. ProceedÌýto your building to unload your personal items.
  3. Once your belongings have been unloaded and need to park, you will need to move your vehicle to a paid parking lot, unless you have a parking pass.
  4. If you're arriving after hours 10 p.m. - 8 a.m. you must fill out an after hours arrival form. This form can be found in your under the Forms tab. It must be filled in a minimum of three (3) days prior to arrival.

WeÌýunderstand that some international students will be arriving prior to Aug. 25 due to flight schedules. We will be allowing international students to move-in starting Friday, Aug. 23, 2025, if their room is available and ready.

There are some programs that start prior to our residence move-in date of Aug. 25, 2024. Residents with programs that start prior to Aug. 25, may apply to move-in one day prior to the start of their program.Ìý

We are unable to guarantee early arrival requests due to limited bed spaces but will do our best to accommodate.ÌýÌý

Apply for early arrivalÌýby logging into your and filling out the Early Arrival form under the Forms tab.

Students that are moving into Aloft Hotel Residence can move-in anytime after 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 25, 2024. You will need to show photo ID to be able to check-in at the main desk at Aloft.

Paying Residence Fees

Residence and meal plan fees for all residences are due the same day as tuition during the academic school year, Sept. 20, 2024 and Jan. 31, 2025.

Non-residence room and non-meal plan fees, are due within seven days of the charge going on account (keys, lockouts, cleaning fees.)

For information on how to make payments, visit ourÌýwebsite.

Residence agreement

°Õ³ó±ðÌýresidence agreementÌýis available for students to sign by logging into your application through theÌý. The agreementÌýmustÌýbe signed prior to your move-in date.

You can check out the residence agreement and community standards on ourÌýwebsite, prior to signing in to your Resident Portal.

Tenant insurance

Insurance is included in residents fees. Residents will automatically be enrolled in a tenant insurance program through the Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà in part with Marsh Canada.ÌýMore info

This insurance will cover $10,000 of content and $1,000,000 in liability insurance.

Choosing a meal plan

With move-in fast approaching, you'll need to start thinking about your meal plan options. Meal plans mustÌýbe selected by Aug. 18. Note: you're required to swipe in with your Unicard to access the meal plan in The Landing.

First year students:

You will be able to select your meal plan through yourÌýÌýwhen you are signing your Residence Agreement.ÌýFirst year undergraduate residents will be required to purchase one of two meal plans:

  • 7-day unlimited: unlimited entry to The Landing, seven days a week
  • 5-day unlimited: unlimited entry to The Landing, Mon. to Fri.

Upper-year students:

Can purchase any of theÌý7- and 5-day plans,Ìý120 or 250 entries to The Landing. These plans are great if you don’t have time to cook or need extra food support in the case of self-isolation. Meal plans can be selected through theÌýÌýwhile signing the Residence Agreement.

Visit theÌýUnicard websiteÌýfor more information about meal plans.

Parking and Transportation

Fall 2024 Residence Parking Permits will go on sale starting on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024 at 8 a.m.

For more information please visit theÌý.

UPass on My Fare

The UCalgary UPass allows full-timeÌýundergraduate and graduate students to have unlimitedÌýaccess to Calgary Transit services.

Visit theÌýUPass websiteÌýfor more information on UPass for Fall 2024.

Move-in Volunteer

Residence move-inÌýis one of the largest events at the Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà each year. This year we willÌýwelcome over 1,400 students Sunday, Aug.25. Volunteers make students' move-in day welcoming and an event to remember.

If you would like to help or know anyone that would like to volunteer with residence move-in, please visit our website forÌýmore information.

Welcome Home Ambassadors

We are looking for residents to help Welcome Home residents to their new home here at the Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà from Aug. 25 to Sept. 8.

This is a paid position that will require staff to help show residents to their new home, carry luggage, and answer any questions about residence and campus that they may have. If you are interest to learn more about this and how to apply, please clickÌýhere.

Residence Councils and Associations

There are many opportunities to get involved in Residence. Keep an eye out on our Residence Buzz, social media, and recruitment posters in September! More information about getting involved can be foundÌý.

The Residence Life team can't wait to welcome all residents to our buildings this fall. We have been hard at work ensuring that your residence experience is fun and engaging, starting in the very first week!Ìý

Get excited for Residence Welcome Week 2023 by checking out a couple of the events being offered in the first week.

Monday, Aug. 26ÌýÌý

Building Pep Rally @Ìý2 p.m. – 4 p.m. inÌýAurora Quad

Residence Dodgeball Tournament - Round 1 @ 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. in Red Gym

Residence Bonfire @ 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. in Aurora QuadÌý

Tuesday, Aug. 27

Quad & Chill @ 12 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. in Aurora Quad

Welcome BBQ & Movie @ 4 p.m., movie begins at 5 p.m. in the Aurora Quad (brought to you in part by:Fresh Air Cinema)

Wednesday, Aug. 28Ìý

The Free Store @ 12 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. in Olympus 102

Residence Night at the Bookstore @ 3 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. atÌýUCalgaryÌýBookstore

Check out the amazing deals and discounts available, one day only—just for residents. Beat the lines and purchase your textbooks and course materials before anyone else on campus. Get school supplies, general books, all branded clothing, gifts and more. Show your UCalgary pride all semester long with UCalgary Branded spirit gear.

Thursday, Aug. 29

New Student Orientation (Undergraduate) @ 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. campus wide

Residence Dodgeball Tournament - Round 2 @ 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. in Red Gym

Friday, Aug. 30

New Student Orientation Carnival @ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. in Aurora Quad and campus wide

The next two weeks are packed with events, check out our move-in website for all ofÌýResidence Orientation Week events.Ìý

Your UnicardÌýprovides you access to The Landing, library and printing services.

Avoid the line - submit your photo online by Aug. 18

Note: You are required to swipe in with your Unicard to access the meal plan in The Landing.

Submit your Unicard photo online before classes begin and avoid the wait in September. With just one click, your Unicard will be ready for you on your first day on campus. Submit by Aug. 18 to have your Unicard in your move-in package.Ìý

Just - Smile. Click. Submit. Don’t delay,Ìýupload today!

What to bring/not to bring

Not sure what to bring to your new home at Residence at the Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ. Make sure to check out ourÌýwebsiteÌýforÌýhelp with your packing list.

LED lights are not permitted to be attached to walls or furniture in residence. If LED lights are found attached to walls or furniture, residents will be charged for full repair costs.

If you don't want to worry about packing your bedding, pillows or towels, make sure to check out ourÌýÌýon how to order these items and have them here for your arrival. Orders must be in by Aug. 15.Ìý

Everything you need in a Bookstore

The Bookstore is open for in person and online purchases—get everything you need, books, load up on back-to-school supplies or purchase Dinos swag.

Order at