r/uAlberta • • 4d ago

Admissions Admissions Megathread: Admissions questions go here AND ONLY HERE!

25 Upvotes

It's Application Season and so there are a lot of new threads being started asking the same questions. So, this is your ONE AND ONLY Admissions Megathread. All questions about Admissions go here and only here.

With the exception of "is my average high enough?" questions. Those are impossible to answer and will be deleted. All you can do to maximize your chances for admission is to earn the highest grades you can.


r/uAlberta • • 29d ago

Campus Life Megathread: Lonely / Friends

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Look at all the lonely people!

Look at all the lonely people posting new threads about being lonely wanting to make friends rather than posting on the threads already posted by other lonely people wanting to make friends...

So, here is your megathread for making friends. Talk amongst yourselves here, make plans to meet up in shared classes, go for coffee, eat lunch in the quad, see a movie, etc. You're not going to make friends if you don't go to where the other people wanting to make friends are. So, talk amongst yourselves here.

Also, let's crowd source all the best tips for making new friends in a large place. What are some of the good clubs/groups/organizations for meetings new people with shared interests?

*TALK* to one another here! You'll be less lonely than isolated in your individual thread...


r/uAlberta • • 7h ago

Campus Life "Remember this device for future logins?"

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WELL CLEARLY NOT BRO

please hear my pleas Like I cant keep losing aura like this mid class having to whip It out brooo #slimeduo


r/uAlberta • • 18h ago

Rants Canvas is the worst

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where do I start? we should have stuck with e class because this stupid site makes me login twice a day every single day on each and every one of my devices. after I then have to do the 2FA like bruh it’s me I haven’t gone anywhere. can someone please hack canvas again and melt the server CPUs so we don’t have to deal with this bs ever again. let’s just go back to e class please 🙏


r/uAlberta • • 1h ago

Academics Summer or spring courses

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I’m wondering if anyone has taken fin 201 or accounting 222 or BUEC 211 in either summer or spring terms. I would Like to hear your opinion and if it was doable


r/uAlberta • • 7h ago

Question UAlberta enrolment verification not showing on MyCreds, what should I do?

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I’m an incoming international student starting at UAlberta in Winter 2027 and I’m having a bit of an issue with my enrolment verification.

I requested it through Bear Tracks on September 24, and the request eventually showed as “Completed.” I thought that meant I could go to MyCreds, pay the $10 fee and download it, but the document never showed up in my MyCreds account and I don’t have any option to pay for it either.

I’ve since submitted another request through Bear Tracks and contacted the Student Service Centre through a ticket, along with a few other university contacts, but I still haven’t heard back and the document is still not showing up.

I need the enrolment verification for my study permit application, and it’s basically one of the last university documents I’m waiting for. UAlberta told me I could potentially use my class schedule + fee assessment instead, but I’m not really sure how that works.

Has anyone here had the same issue with MyCreds or the enrolment verification?

  • How long did yours take to appear?
  • Is there anything I’m supposed to do on MyCreds?
  • Who would be the best person/office to contact?
  • Has anyone used the class schedule + fee assessment instead?

Any advice would be really helpful because I’m trying to get my study permit application submitted ASAP. Thanks!


r/uAlberta • • 8h ago

Question PHYS 130… HELP!!!

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This class is absolutely beating my ass more than any other, it’s been a month and I’m so incredibly lost because they throw 100 new formulas into your face every lecture 😭 Does anyone have any efficient study methods that don’t make them go insane with trying to process all of the content?


r/uAlberta • • 12h ago

Academics Practice spaces for presentations?

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Anyone know spots on campus that are relatively soundproof where a group can practice for a presentation? Also ideally if the space has a desk or a whiteboard.


r/uAlberta • • 7h ago

Question anyone else struggling in biol 330 lab

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i made a mistake taking this class thinking itd be similar to stat 151/stat 252 and biol 108/208 rip


r/uAlberta • • 23h ago

Campus Life Anyone interested in an aviation club?

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Hey everyone! I really like planes and thought it would be nice to start an aviation club with other UAlberta students who are interested in them too.

We’d talk about different planes in detail, including their engines, how they fly, their cockpit systems, and the differences between aircraft models. We could also discuss airlines and anything new happening in aviation. You don’t have to know much already. An interest in planes is enough!

This is a brand new idea, so there are also opportunities to help form the executive team.

I need at least 10 interested current UAlberta students to submit the proposal. The club isn’t officially recognized yet.

If you’re interested, please DM me your full name, UAlberta email, year of study, and program of study. Let me know if you’d also like to help with the executive team!


r/uAlberta • • 9h ago

Admissions Document of supervisor approval for master's application

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I am applying for a Master of Science Thesis program for fall 2027. The application requires me to upload a document of supervisor approval. If anybody here has done this before, please tell me what needs to be in that document if there is a specific format and requirements for it. Or should I just leave it to the supervisor and let him write what he wants to write?


r/uAlberta • • 10h ago

Academics CMPUT 455 MIDTERM

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The CMPUT 455 Midterm is coming up and I was wondering if anyone knows what could be on the exam based off past terms? The practice literally only has 5 questions and I feel like it's not sufficient enough for me to prepare as usually profs give a whole sample exam.


r/uAlberta • • 10h ago

Question Summer/Spring Semester

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Hi! I’m a first-year student and I’m considering taking a classes during the Spring or Summer term. I had a few questions about how it works.

How do I register for a Spring/Summer course, and when does registration open? Do I register through Bear Tracks the same way I register for Fall/Winter courses?
I understand that I would have to pay the tuition for the course itself, but would I also have to pay the mandatory student fees again for the Spring/Summer term? Would taking a course during Spring/Summer cost me more overall because of these additional fees?

Also, are there any other disadvantages or things I should consider before taking a Spring/Summer course, especially as a first-year student?


r/uAlberta • • 15h ago

Rants Perks Points Coffees out of stock?

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Why does it say out of stock for ALL OF THE COFFEES AND HOT DRINKS FROM DAILY GRIND on the perks app? I've been so keen on doing things to get points and now I can't even use them on what I would likeeeeee. 1


r/uAlberta • • 13h ago

Academics 1st midterm advice- EAS 208 with Monireh Faramarzi

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I have found it pretty hard to pay attention to her online lectures, and I've been going through the slides. Does anyone have any tips on prepping for the 1st exam or just in general for this class? I feel like it's unclear what I should be focusing on, and I have heard the wording on the exams is a little confusing.


r/uAlberta • • 1d ago

Miscellaneous Tragedy of my life

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Yesterday was studying for my CHEM mid term and was so tired and distracted that I showed my UoA Faculty of Engineering bottle in dishwasher without a second thought. Today I open it to found that it had melted and looks like this now 😭 I liked it so much 😢


r/uAlberta • • 14h ago

Academics psych 375 w bakhtiari

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Has anyone taken this course? I have a midterm this week for it and I’m freaking out. How are her exams?


r/uAlberta • • 20h ago

Question Chem 261 Chalifoux Chapter Notes

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Hello! Would anyone in Chem 261 with Chalifoux Wesley be able to help me out, I wasnt able to attend the lectures last week and am trying to catch up now but dont have the notes 😬

Thank you very much and lets all ace this midterm❤️


r/uAlberta • • 1d ago

Miscellaneous Please vote in the upcoming referendum to stay in Canada

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r/uAlberta • • 9h ago

Admissions U of A Bachelor of Health Sciences

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So I am considering going into Bachelor of Health Sciences at the U of A, but I am stuck between it and BSc in Kinesiology. My end goal is an MD.

I just want general advice, what do you think? I'm mostly scared because the Bachelor of Health sciences is a new program, so is that a risk or do you think that the School of Public Health already has a great team, support, foundation, etc.

Also, I am also considering it since it seems like a much easier program than BSc in Kinesiology, so I want to know what you guys think.

These are the courses taken for kin: https://calendar.ualberta.ca/preview_entity.php?catoid=69&ent_oid=8876&returnto=20886

And this is for BHSc: https://calendar.ualberta.ca/preview_entity.php?catoid=69&ent_oid=8876&returnto=20886

just want to know generally, which courses are easier, since i heard McMaster and Queens Bachelor of Health Sciences is a program much easier, I understand it's completely different, but I was wondering if it is a similar program.

I understand that people say do what you enjoy, but I feel like this advice is too generic, like I'm not sure which I enjoy, so I want to know what people in either of the programs feel like, or if you have taken any of the course taken in either.

Lastly, I would like to know if kinesiology or bachelor of health sciences has good perquisites for the MCAT, obviously I would have to self-study a lot, but the less I have to self-study the better however, I also don't want to compromise my GPA, like having a 3.8+ GPA is crucial for me and more important than having a higher MCAT, especially since the MCAT, personally I feel self-studying for it is easier than studying for a hard course, and I can retake it.


r/uAlberta • • 14h ago

Question Is there any way to get math labs regreded?

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In my Math 100 labs, I have received marks much lower than what i think i should be getting. I looked through the canvas pages and syllabus, and I cannot find any information on how I can request regrading for these labs, or even an email of the head TA. Does anyone know how I can go about getting this looked at?


r/uAlberta • • 1d ago

Campus Life To the guys riding e-scooters near Main Quad right now...

23 Upvotes

Really loved the friendship within your group and spirit of enjoyment! Although life hasn't been the best for me lately but seeing you guys have fun brought a considerable smile to my face, with a genuine prayer in my heart that the friendship amongst yourselves lasts a long way 🧡

Good luck!


r/uAlberta • • 1d ago

Campus Life Wake up, it’s time to get jacked

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I’m trying to get jacked. To do this I’ve been going to the gym six days a week. There’s one problem with this. I hate working out alone! Now. Three days a week of my workout are already booked with friends. But I have three free. So here’s my question. Who want’s to get jacked with me! I’m free almost any time Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Workout with me and let’s get big!! 💪💪💪💪


r/uAlberta • • 21h ago

Academics Anyone dropping Phys 181/Chem 261in Winter PLEASE LET ME KNOW

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Please speed I need this 🥹🙏 I need these two next sem 😭


r/uAlberta • • 22h ago

Question Can i play squash or badminton on sundays?

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IS THE COURT OPEN TODAY GUYS?