Neurodivergent Students

Providing neurodivergent students with the tools to succeed academically and build community as their whole selves.��

Two students sitting at a table using sensory tools working on a word search and reading a comic book.

Nice Days

free 2-day initiative for incoming students who are neurodivergent.��

Podcast

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We all learn and interact differently; this includes the way we think and experience the environment around us. At the Student Success Centre (SSC) we provide supports that can help you optimize your learning experience.��

Academic Support

Meet with an academic development specialist.��

Peer Communities and Meetups

Join a space or event that is personalized for you.��

NICE Days

A free program for first-year neurodivergent students

Faculty & Staff Workshop Series

A Neurodivergent Student Perspective workshop series presented by NICE student mentors.��

Kamilah Maudsley

I’m Kamilah (she/her) and I am a 2^nd year BSc. chemistry student and I’m also a NICE student mentor. My interests include history, science, music, human behaviour, and social activism.

Faith Wegoye

I’m Faith (she/they) and I am an actuarial science second-year student. I’m a NICE Student Mentor. In my free time, I enjoy reading and knitting.��

Amanda Dickson

Hi my name is Amanda (she/her). I’m a NICE student mentor. I'm an MSc student at UCalgary studying human and wildlife coexistence, and I'm passionate about science communication and conservation. I love animals and badminton, and I'm always on the lookout for cool birds!

Chelsea Taylor

My name is Chelsea (She/Her) and I am a biomedical science student. I’m also a NICE student volunteer. In my free time I enjoy skiing, singing and yoga. I am passionate about blending my background in the arts with my degree in science.

Varinder Singh

Hi, my name is Varinder (he/him), I am recent graduate with a BSc in psychology. I’m a NICE student volunteer.

We want to recognize our NICE Community who we collaborate with to make this initiative happen. Neurodiversity Support Office, Student Wellness Services, Student Accessibility Services, Neurodiversity & Work-Integrated Learning, and .

The NICE Program is a quality money project brought to you by your Students' Union.

Navigating university- and the world at large- can be incredibly taxing as a neurodivergent person. As a student, the NICE program has given me the opportunity to discuss the realities of neurodivergence with others without fear of judgement or being misunderstood. The NICE events offered are some of the only places where I haven’t felt the need to hide intrinsic parts of myself

Kamilah Maudsley, She/Her

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, NICE Student Mentor

News and stories

Did you know that the SSC offers a sensory-friendly study space for student use?

This quick guide will provide you with helpful tips on how to create a productive and comfortable workspace regardless of your location (Hybrid or not!).

We all know students are more than just their academic identity. They may also be athletes, parents, employees, mentors, entrepreneurs, volunteers or countless other combinations of roles! We know you have a lot going on, so we wanted to suggest a few tips to help you be the best version(s) of you this semester!