Welcome to Season 7 of Choose UCalgary, the University of Calgary’s prospective student podcast. The Choose UCalgary Podcast is intended for any prospective student who is hoping to learn more about the University of Calgary. We will chat with key representatives from the UCalgary community to help keep you updated and informed about all things UCalgary.  

Episode 7: In this episode, Season 7 host Marcus Herrera chats with Kamilah and Varinder, two current students at the University of Calgary. Kamilah and Varinder speaks on what neurodiversity is, support available for students, advice for prospective students, and so much more!

Learn more: 

Student Wellness Services:

Neurodiversity support advisors, Kirstin Kot and Jess Lopez access the Neurodiversity Support Advising website. You can also call Student Wellness Services at 403-210-9355 and ask to book a Neurodiversity Support Advising appointment. You can also self-book online through the Student Wellness Services website.​ 

Free and confidential counselling for UCalgary students can access the Student Wellness Services website. You can also call 403-210-9355 or book online for an appointment.  

Student Success Centre: 

Visit the Student Success Centre website. You can also send an email to [email protected] or phone 403-220-5881. 

Student Success Centre main webpage.

Academic Development Specialist and Academic Strategist

Writing support

Exploratory advising

New Student Registration (NSRA)

Scholars Academy

Aspire

First-in-Family support

Academic turn around

Thrive

PASS program

Neurodiversity or NICE meetups: contact [email protected]

Sensory-friendly space: contact [email protected]

Student Accessibility Services: 

Student Accessibility services contact information: Phone: (403) 210-6019 or Email: [email protected]

Work-integrated learning or WIL: 

Access the Work-integrated learning initiative for neurodiverse students website or email [email protected] 

Faculty advising 

Each faculty has program advisors you can speak to about course planning, course selection, registration, program progression and more. Faculty advising webpage.  

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