Incoming Students
Information for students who have applied and are looking to begin at Augustana in Fall 2026
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Important Dates & Deadlines
| July 18 - August 14, 2026 | |
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| August 27, 2026 | |
| August 28, 2026 |
First-Year Seminar Orientation Passport events start
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| August 29, 2026 | |
| August 31, 2026 | |
| September 1, 2026 |
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| September 3, 2026 | |
| September 7, 2026 |
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| September 11, 2026 | |
| September 15, 2026 |
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| September 28, 2026 |
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Before You Arrive
Your admission letter includes information about the conditions of your admission offer, as well as other important information about the next steps you need to take.
You can access your admission letter by logging in to your UAlberta Launchpad account.
Accept Your Offer
You must accept your admission offer and pay a non-refundable tuition deposit by the deadline indicated in your UAlberta Launchpad account. This will confirm your intent to attend and allow you to register in courses. You cannot build your class schedule before you pay your tuition deposit.
How to accept your admission offer
Complete Application Checklist
Check your UAlberta Launchpad "Checklist" for information on outstanding admission requirements. Make sure to submit official documents of all requirements by the appropriate deadline.
Our step-by-step guide will help you understand how to register for courses, your degree requirements and program-specific recommendations.
You are expected to bring your own laptop or tablet for your studies on campus. A note that certain programs and courses may require you to run specific software, which you would be responsible for acquiring.
If you have any questions, contact the Student Academic Services office or your instructor(s).
If you require verification of enrolment (e.g. for RESPs, immigration, etc.), you can access these documents in Bear Tracks. Check the Registrar's "Verification Documents" to see if the readily available documents will work for your needs.
Further information is available on the University of Alberta's MyCreds web page.
A ONEcard is your official U of A photo identification. It is required for borrowing library books, paying for meals in the Dining Hall, entry to the Fitness Centre and more.
ONEcards can start to be picked up on August 28, 2026 (or on August 27, 2026, if you are moving into residence). Upload your photo the day before you pick it up at the latest.
Students Living in Residence
If already confirmed to have a room in residence, you will have received an email from aughouse@ualberta.ca with your specific move-in date and instructions. You can also view the link below to learn more about move-in days and times, and how to prepare for moving into residence.
International Students
If coming by airplane, you will likely be flying into the Edmonton International Airport, which is approximately one hour from campus by car. The best way to get to campus from the airport is by taxi.
International arrival information
Students New to Camrose
Will this be your first time visiting or living in the City of Camrose? Learn more about our idyllic city, and your new home, below.
Get familiar with how you can learn, connect, participate and experience student life at Augustana, as well as the on-campus services available to you!
Other ways to prepare
Indigenous Students
Our Indigenous Student Services office is where you can find community and learn more about how we can connect you with cultural programming and services.
International Students
Questions on the process of immigrating to Canada for your studies? Or are you wondering what life in Canada will be like? Reach out to our International Student Services office to receive support on these topics and more.
Learn more
Vikings Student-Athletes
Have you been recruited to one of our 13 varsity teams? Your coach will be connecting with you this summer to let you know how you can prepare for the upcoming season.
Want to get recruited? Reach out to our Vikings Athletics staff to inquire about try-out information.
Bridging Program Students
If you do not meet the English Language Proficiency requirement, you may qualify for the Bridging Program. Offered in Edmonton, this program helps you improve your English while taking a university course. After you successfully complete the Bridging Program, you can continue your education at Augustana Campus in Camrose.
Year One Foundation Program Students
If you are an international student who would like to study at the University of Alberta but don’t yet meet the academic entry requirements, you can apply to join our Year One Foundation Program. This is not an upgrading program — it's a full-time program on North Campus in Edmonton that sets you up to enter a degree program at Augustana Campus in Camrose for your second year.
Students Requiring Accommodations
Think you might require accommodations? You can connect with our Proctoring, Accessibility + Student Success office to learn more about medical and/or non-medical accommodations and get set up for the academic year.
When You Arrive
If you will be living in residence, you will pick up your ONEcard during move-in.
If you are not living in residence, you can pick up your ONEcard starting August 28 at the Service Desk, located in Founders' Hall. Drop by to grab your ONEcard during their open hours:
Monday - Friday (excluding holidays)
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Parent Orientation
Thursday, Aug. 27 | 12 - 1 p.m. and 3 - 4 p.m. MT | Chapel, Faith & Life Centre
Does your parent or guardian want to know what your year will be like? Parents and guardians of new Augustana students are welcomed to join Randal Nickel, manager of student life, to ask any questions they have and to learn about:
- Our campus services
- Orientation goals and activities
- How they can offer support throughout the year
No registration required.
First-Year Seminar Orientation Passport
Aug. 28 - Nov. 30
All students taking a First-Year Seminar course are required to complete various activities as part of an Orientation Passport. These activities have been designed to welcome you to campus, help you get to know each other and introduce you to important topics that will support your adjustment to university.
Access to the Orientation Passport below is only provided through your UAlberta email address.
Access the Orientation Passport
Indigenous Student Orientation
Saturday, Aug. 29 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. MT | wahkohtowin Lodge Classroom (L1-055), Forum
Join us for a morning of community, connection and learning about the supports, services and opportunities available through wahkohtowin Lodge, finishing off with a community gathering over lunch.
You’ll have the chance to meet fellow students, connect with staff and Elders, and start the year feeling welcomed and supported.
Please register by August 21 so we can plan food and activities accordingly.
Register for Indigenous Student Orientation
International Student Orientation
Saturday, Aug. 29 | 1 - 3 p.m. MT | Roger Epp Room (2-004), Forum
At this orientation, you can develop relationships with other students and learn about:
- Facilities and services available to you on campus
- How to secure health care, banking and mobile phone services
- Important information about study permits and working in Canada
- Canadian classroom basics and what to expect during your first term
- Upcoming events, volunteering and opportunities to be engaged at Augustana
All new international students are strongly encouraged to attend.
Register for International Student Orientation
Orientation Mixers
Thursday, Sept. 10 | 12 - 2 p.m. MT | Various locations
Build connections with faculty and other students within your program! Each Augustana Faculy department will be hosting a mixer.
More information coming soon
Tuition
You can view your Fee Assessments in Bear Tracks once you have completed your course registration.
Residence Fees
Learn about residence payment options, schedules and residence fees at the University of Alberta at the link below. This page outlines methods, deadlines and support for managing your Residence payments.
Through the Course Material Access program, all undergraduate students begin the term with access to their required digital and printed course material for a flat rate per term.
The fee is $259 per term for Fall and Winter and $139 per term for Spring and Summer. This fee is completely optional – you can make the choice to opt out. The fee is automatically waived if none of your course material has an associated cost.
The deadline to opt out/in for Fall 2026 is September 22.
If choosing to opt-out, course material will still be available for purchase through the U of A Bookstore in the same format offered through Course Material Access.
The last day to make changes to your Fall Term courses is September 15, 2026. All deadlines can be found here.
If you are thinking about changing your schedule at the last minute, student advisors are available every weekday. You can drop in without an appointment, and they'll help you figure out your best options.