Welcome!
On behalf of the Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ, I offer my congratulations to you as you embark on the next phase of your academic journey. You are joining a dynamic campus community of over 6,500 full- and part-time graduate students registered in 70 programs.
Our campus community is a reflection of the city we are located in – a high-energy destination for people like you with ambitious dreams and the drive essential to fulfill them. Energized by our Eyes High 2017-22 vision, the Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà is a global intellectual hub, where students and staff from over 160 countries come to share ideas and perspectives and grow together. As a graduate student you are setting out on a path of discovery, impact and leadership, and please know that you have chosen one of the best places to begin your journey. We are one of Canada’s leading research institutions that is focused on finding answers to global challenges – and we are committed to sharing those answers to benefit communities near and far.
At the Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ, we have developed a terrific ecosystem for graduate education. We take a comprehensive view of student experience – one that supports and promotes intellectual, social, emotional, mental and physical growth and development. We are committed to a graduate student experience characterized by outstanding teaching and research, academic support, and facilities. This includes access to leadership and professional development opportunities, exposure to diverse ways of thinking and living, and access to community-based work and volunteer opportunities. It also means students are welcomed into a safe, inclusive, curiosity-driven, and respectful campus that allows them to develop the skills, knowledge and personal attributes necessary to become productive citizens and leaders in their chosen fields.
We are excited that you have joined us on your journey. Graduate school is an opportunity for you to further your studies and knowledge on topics that you are passionate about – make the most of your time here! Whether you are a returning student or someone new to our university, I hope that you will fully engage with the programs and services available from the Faculty of Graduate Studies, the Graduate Students' Association, and the university to support you with your studies and research. Please don’t forget to enjoy Calgary and the wonderful natural environment we live in!
I wish you great success and look forward to seeing you on campus.
Dru Marshall
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
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