We Are GREEN+GOLD
At the U of A, GREEN+GOLD Day is every day.
Whether you’re a student or part of our faculty, staff, alumni or partnerships, join us in celebrating our school colours. Wearing GREEN+GOLD and spreading school spirit throughout our campuses and communities impacts each and every one of us. It’s a powerful reminder that we all belong!
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TGIGGF: Thank Goodness It's GREEN+GOLD Fridays
We have our own spin on the classic TGIF! Thank Goodness It’s GREEN+GOLD Fridays (or #TGIGGF) are where we celebrate our U of A school spirit and our vibrant community one colourful Friday at a time!
Whether it's your favourite green t-shirt, head-to-toe U of A swag or an understated touch of gold with a lapel pin, show your spirit in a way that feels good to you. Subtle or bold, go GREEN+GOLD!
#TGIGGF Deals!
Take advantage of special offers across campus, as long as you are wearing GREEN+GOLD gear and showing off your school spirit on GREEN+GOLD Fridays.
- Lister Dining Hall: TGIGGF $12 all-you-can-eat lunch entry at Lister Dining Hall!
- Augustana Dining Hall: TGIGGF $12 all-you-can-eat lunch entry at Augustana's Dining Hall!
- Bookstore: All 2025/2026 Hoodie Sale merch at 50% off every Friday
- SUBmart: 20% off all Slushies and 20% off all Grab & Go Meals (Sandwiches/Pasta/Rice meals)
- Daily Grind (Both locations): 20% off Drip Coffee
Show off your #GGOOTD
Want to show off your best GREEN+GOLD Outfit of the Day (or #GGOOTD)? Well, we want to see it!
Post it on Facebook or Instagram using #GGOOTD, #TGIGGF and/or #WeAreGreenGold and you could be featured on one of our accounts—and maybe even win a little GREEN+GOLD prize pack for your efforts!
GREEN+GOLD Spirit Days
Spirit Days are special events where we celebrate our school colours on a grander scale. GREEN+GOLD Spirit Days happen throughout the year — so keep watch here for updates on the next one!
GREEN+GOLD Spirit Day + BASKETBALL Game: January 9
Kick off 2026 with the first GREEN+GOLD Spirit Day + Game of the year!
- Pack the stands and bring the noise as our Golden Bears and Pandas Basketball teams battle the Saskatchewan Huskies on the hardwood this Friday, Jan. 9.
- To get you hyped for the game, there will also be Ambassadors roaming Quad, SUB, CAB, and Van Vliet from Noon–1 PM, looking to reward those wearing Green+Gold
- Get 10% off crested winter accessories ( Mittens + Gloves , Scarves & Toques ) at the Bookstore! You can also take advantage of all the regular #TGIGGF Deals like discounted coffee, lunch, slushies, and more!
DETAILS TBD
GREEN+GOLD Spirit Day + VOLLEYBALL Game: January 23
Don't miss out on the last GREEN+GOLD Spirit Game of the acedemic year!
- Cheer on the Golden Bears & Pandas Volleyball teams as they defend the net against the Winnipeg Wesmen at South Campus on Friday, Jan 23.
- To get you hyped for the game, there will also be Ambassadors roaming Quad, SUB, CAB, and Van Vliet from Noon–1 PM, looking to reward those wearing Green+Gold
- Get 10% off crested winter accessories ( Mittens + Gloves , Scarves & Toques ) at the Bookstore! You can also take advantage of all the regular #TGIGGF Deals like discounted coffee, lunch, slushies, and more!
DETAILS TBD
No matter where life takes you—whether you're exploring new places, living abroad, or back in your home country—we want to see your University of Alberta pride in action!
Share photos of yourself repping your U of A gear in locations across the globe. Snap a shot in your favorite hoodie, scarf or jersey and let the world know you're part of the GREEN+GOLD family.
Ways to Get Involved:
- Email your photos directly to us at greengold@ualberta.ca
- Submit to our Google form
- Or post on social media and tag @ualbertaalumni, and don’t forget to use the hashtags #GreenGoldGlobal, #WeAreGreenGold and #UAlberta
You might even get featured on U of A’s official channels!
Let’s show how far GREEN+GOLD pride reaches—from Edmonton to everywhere.
Test your U of A knowledge: GREEN+GOLD Trivia!
Think you know the University of Alberta? Our campus is packed with over a century of incredible history, quirky traditions, and deep-rooted facts, from the first day of classes to the origins of our colours.
Click below to start the quiz and see if you earn bragging rights as a true U of A history buff.
Which U of A Colour Are You? Take the GREEN+GOLD Quiz!
The University of Alberta's colours, Green and Gold, represent two dynamic sides of the U of A student experience. Take the quick, 8-question personality quiz to discover if you lead with the grounded, growth-mind set and community spirit of a Green or the bright, innovating, knowledge-seeking drive of a Gold.
GREEN+GOLD Playlists
We’ve curated two playlists that capture the unique spirit of GREEN+GOLD, perfect for studying, working, or celebrating your connection to the U of A.
This playlist captured the Green vibe: hopeful, grounded, and community-minded.
Vibe: Connects to nature and prairie roots while celebrating curiosity and new beginnings.
Featured Tracks: Includes "Green Light" by Lorde and "Evergreen" by Omar Apollo.
This playlist captured the Gold vibe: bright, bold and high energy.
Vibe: Inspiring momentum for working toward big goals and celebrating the pursuit of greatness.
Featured Tracks: Includes "Golden" by Harry Styles and "Gold Rush" by Taylor Swift.
Why Green+Gold?
The University of Alberta has been home to green and gold since October 13, 1908. That’s the day the university’s Senate (functioning like our current day Board of Governors), at the suggestion of Marion Kirby Alexander, made the dynamic duo our official colours.
Green represents the vast prairie land flanked by deep spruce forests and symbolizes hope and optimism. Gold represents the harvest fields and symbolizes the light of knowledge. It’s also no coincidence that our lustrous river valley dons green and gold fall foliage!
These colours have evolved beyond mere pigments on our palette — they embody our school pride, resilience and identity. Today, green and gold adorns athletic team jerseys, convocation caps and a huge range of spiritwear. Our colours not only remind us of our rich heritage, but also serve as a vibrant canvas for our future stories.