Advising

Student Success Advisors are trained and experienced in helping you navigate every step of your journey. Our goal is to support and empower you by providing you with the tools and strategies needed to navigate and transition through your academics, be here to answer questions about absolutely anything you need and help connect you to other campus resources and supports. We also offer engagement activities as we absolutely love just getting to know you and helping you meet new peers too!

We are committed to providing a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes exploration and supports both your educational and personal development. While we won’t make decisions for you, we can help you discover and identify your interests, strengths, and goals to help you make informed decisions. Your time at UICC is a chance for you to explore yourself and the world, and we are here to help you reach your highest potential and have some fun along the way too!

At UICC our advising team wants to support you to explore all that Calgary has to offer. Throughout the semester we host a variety of activities, events, and trips to give you the chance to meet with other students, make friends, and explore the wonderful new community you are now a part of!

Here are some examples of trips you can participate in at UICC:

• Visit the Calgary Tower for panoramic views of the city
• Explore the Calgary Zoo and its variety of animals from around the world
• Take a stroll through Prince’s Island Park or the Devonian Gardens
• Check out the Glenbow Museum for exhibits on art, history, and culture
• Hike or bike along the Bow River pathway system
• Attend a Calgary Flames hockey game or a Calgary Stampeders football game
• Visit the Heritage Park Historical Village to learn about life in Western Canada in the 1800s and early 1900s
• Take a day trip to Banff National Park

Check out the Events Calendar on the UICC Student Portal to see what activities will be happening throughout the semester and if you have ideas for activities you’d like to see happen come chat with an Advisor!

In addition to the resources and programming offered through both UICC and the University of Lethbridge, there are many other community-based organizations that offer important services and supports that are accessible to international students.

The advising team is here to support you with your overall well-being and students facing personal challenges are encouraged to come speak to the Student Success Advisors for support and referrals based on your specific circumstances.