About New Student Orientation
The mission of New Student Orientation is to create a positive educational and personal experience for new University of Alberta students.
The program eases the transition to university life by delivering important content through presentations, panels, and campus tours. While attending New Student Orientation, you will be able to pickup your ONEcard (your student ID). New Student Orientation creates connections between new students, as well as to upper year student leaders. Ultimately, the program will successfully aid in the transition of new students into university life and integrate them into the University of Alberta campus.
New Student Orientation 2025 will be August 30 and August 31 from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
When you register, you'll get to choose which of the two days you'd like to attend.
At NSO, you will be in a group of fellow incoming students in your faculty, led by two upper year students who will be your guides for the day. You will take a campus tour, attend informational presentations about academics, wellness, and student life, and check out Clubs Fair. Connect with your classmates, find your classes before the first day, and ask us anything and everything!
New Student Orientation is part of your orientation experience here at the University of Alberta. To learn more about all programs, please visit uab.ca/orientation.
U of A Orientation Programs
New Student Orientation is only one of many great programs you can attend as apart of your welcome to the U of A!
Campus Tours
Tours of North Campus are available in the fall as part of New Student Orientation. Are you starting in the fall? Check your UAlberta email in the summer for information on how to register for New Student Orientation.
Looking to get familiar with campus before you arrive? Check out our comprehensive virtual tours below!
Explore SUB in 3D!
This tour includes information on UASU businesses, services, and events; as well as University supports that can be found in the Students' Union Building! Navigate using the arrows or the map in the upper right corner, and be sure to click the UASU flame logo in every room to learn about the space and services offered.
Virtual Campus Tour
This virtual tour is built as an opportunity to learn about the diverse buildings on North Campus that you will be accessing during your time at the University of Alberta.
Buildings are typically labeled by their acronym on schedules and other documents. We've organized the navigation menu with the official name and it's acronym.
Campus Maps
University of Alberta's North Campus covers 50 city blocks, with abundant green spaces among its 150 buildings.
Contact Information
New Student Orientation
780-492-1480