Practical resources for finding a home, getting around, using your ONEcard, finding food support, navigating everyday campus services, understanding your rights and joining campus media.
Immigration rules, academic services, health and wellness care, clubs, events and study spaces are intentionally not repeated here. Use the cross-page links for those topics. Always verify live housing availability, transit eligibility, service hours and fees before making plans.
Search 22 services covering housing, transit, campus access, food support, legal help, and student media.
22 resources
On-campus residence, International House, off-campus housing and practical arrival guidance.
A starting point for international students comparing on-campus residence, off-campus rentals and temporary accommodation.
Review options early and use the current Residence Services or rental provider pages for availability and applications.
For international students This is settlement and housing guidance, not immigration advice.
Open resourceCompare university residences, contracts, meal-plan arrangements, applications, move-in information and resident services.
Applications, offers, deposits, contracts and deadlines are managed through the live Residence Services process.
For international students Do not rely on a copied guarantee, price or application deadline; confirm the current rules for your student type and term.
Open resourceA North Campus residence designed around intercultural community among international and Canadian students.
Check the residence profile for current eligibility, application process, room types and availability.
For international students International House includes both international and Canadian residents; admission is not inferred from international-student status.
Open resourceGuidance for searching for rentals, evaluating listings, understanding leases and reducing rental-scam risk.
The university does not guarantee independent listings or private landlords. Inspect housing, understand the agreement and verify who you are dealing with before sending money.
For international students Tenant rights and lease obligations are separate from study-permit rules.
Open resourcePractical guidance on cold weather, layering, footwear, wind chill and preparing for Edmonton winters.
Use live weather alerts and forecasts for daily decisions; this guide is general preparation advice.
For international students This page is included as settlement guidance, not as health or immigration information.
Open resourcePacking and arrival guidance, including documents, luggage, clothing and items that may be easier to purchase after arrival.
Check airline, customs and residence rules separately because they can change and may depend on your itinerary or room assignment.
For international students Immigration documents and entry requirements are owned by the immigration page and are not reproduced here.
Open resourceCampus maps, public transit and the U-Pass/Arc Card system.
Explains how the student U-Pass works through the regional Arc Card fare system and where to check eligibility or activation.
Check Bear Tracks and the U-Pass application for your current assessment and card status. Do not assume eligibility from enrolment alone.
For international students Transit access does not depend on citizenship, but eligibility and fees depend on current university rules and registration status.
Open resourceMaps and building information for North Campus, South Campus, Augustana, Campus Saint-Jean, Enterprise Square and Calgary Centre.
Use the current map interface for building names, entrances, facilities and accessibility information.
Open resourceONEcard, printing, InfoLink, SUB, the Bookstore and student registries.
The official student identification card used for campus access and services such as library borrowing, purchases, printing, residence laundry and eligible meal plans.
Follow the live ONEcard instructions for photo submission, pickup, replacement, account holds and deposits.
For international students Bring the identification currently required by ONEcard when collecting the card; requirements can change.
Open resourceInstructions for sending print jobs from a personal device and releasing, copying or scanning at eligible ONEcard multifunction printers.
Check the live page for supported networks, current prices, job-retention time and refund procedures.
Open resourceA student-led campus information network for directions, lost and found, event tickets, selected ONEcard services and referrals to the right campus resource.
Locations and staffing hours can vary. Check the live page before travelling to a specific desk.
For international students InfoLink can help route international students to the appropriate university service but does not replace licensed immigration advice.
Open resourceA floor-by-floor directory of SUB food vendors, shops, banking machines, student services, campus media, study areas and event spaces.
Individual tenants, vendors and service hours can change; use the live directory.
Open resourceOfficial source for textbooks, digital course materials, lab kits, PPE, stationery, supplies and U of A merchandise.
Confirm the exact title, edition, access code, lab kit or PPE requirements with your syllabus or instructor before purchasing.
For international students Check pickup, shipping and return rules before ordering from outside Edmonton or Canada.
Open resourceA central starting point for the Housing, Used Book, Jobkin and Volunteer registries managed or linked by InfoLink.
Listings can be user-submitted. Verify identities, item details, housing, jobs and arrangements independently before sharing information or money.
For international students Job listings do not determine whether you are legally authorized to work; use the immigration page for work rules.
Open resourceA peer listing service for buying and selling used textbooks directly with other students.
Listing details are supplied by users. Confirm the title, author, edition, ISBN, condition and required access codes before paying.
Open resourceLow-barrier food access, supplementary groceries and practical financial-literacy support.
Free supplementary groceries and food-access support for eligible members of the U of A community who are having difficulty affording food.
Use the current client page for registration, appointments, eligibility, urgent-need contact options and accessibility assistance.
For international students Seeking food support does not require the site to disclose immigration details; contact the Food Bank if you have questions about current eligibility.
Open resourceA take-what-you-need community pantry in Rutherford Library Galleria, operated by the Campus Food Bank and supported by donations.
The pantry is generally available when Rutherford Library is open; check the live site and library schedule for current access.
Open resourcePractical financial-literacy information and workshops on budgeting, paying for school and understanding student financial choices.
Use the live page for current workshops, registration and downloadable resources.
For international students This resource does not replace the immigration page's proof-of-funds requirements or licensed immigration advice.
Open resourceStudent-focused legal assistance and practical scam-prevention information.
Guidance on recognizing common phone, email, rental, employment and impersonation scams that may target international students.
Do not send money, identification or account credentials in response to pressure or threats. Verify a request independently through an official contact channel.
For international students Immigration authorities do not resolve cases through gift cards or coercive payment demands. Use the immigration page for legitimate permit and status questions.
Open resourceA law-student-run clinic offering free legal information and assistance within defined civil, family, criminal, human-rights and other project scopes.
Eligibility and scope depend on the project, legal issue, court or tribunal and sometimes income. Contact the relevant project before relying on assistance.
For international students The clinic is not a substitute for a licensed immigration adviser unless it explicitly confirms that a matter falls within its current service scope.
Open resourceStudent journalism, radio, podcasting and media volunteering.
Independent, listener-supported community radio based at U of A, with live programming, on-demand content and volunteer opportunities.
Use the live site for the current schedule, stream, volunteer intake, accessibility details and contact information.
For international students Volunteer participation can build community; paid work, if offered, may be subject to immigration work rules covered on the immigration page.
Open resourceIndependent student journalism covering U of A news, opinion, arts, culture and campus life, with opportunities for student contributors.
Any current volunteer intake, contributor expectations and scholarships should be confirmed on the live site.
For international students Volunteer and paid roles can have different immigration implications; consult the immigration page before accepting paid work.
Open resourceNo campus life resources match those filters. Try clearing the filters or searching a different term.
Campus Life deliberately does not duplicate immigration, academic, wellness, clubs, events, or study-space resources. Each is maintained on its own page.
study permits and visas · licensed immigration advising · work authorization and hour limits · Social Insurance Number guidance · post-graduation work permits · proof of financial support for immigration purposes
Go to pageAcademic Success Centre · writing support · library research guidance · career and employment preparation · Undergraduate Research Initiative · academic accessibility and accommodations · Office of the Student Ombuds · tutoring and past-exam study support · academic scholarships and graduate research funding
Go to pagehealth insurance and health plans · Counselling and Clinical Services · mental-health groups and workshops · Peer Support Centre · University Health Centre and Campus Pharmacy · Wellness Supports social workers · Unitea and Community Helpers · Sexual Assault Centre and Options Navigation Network · The Landing · Safewalk and campus security · Interfaith Chaplains' Association · Campus and Community Recreation
Go to pageRubric club directory · International Students' Association · Graduate Students' Association · cultural and faith-based groups · club-specific social profiles · student group volunteering
Go to pageISVS events and orientation · current workshops · date-specific campus activities · holiday and winter-closure programming
Go to pagelibrary study spaces · quiet study areas · bookable study rooms · multi-faith prayer and meditation spaces
Go to pageThis is a student-created directory, not an official University of Alberta or UASU service. Housing availability, transit eligibility, hours, fees, service locations and program details can change. Confirm time-sensitive information through the linked official source. Last verified: August 14, 2026.
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