The Open House that opens doors — Oct. 19
Finding your purpose starts here! Come explore campus and discover everything the U of A has to offer.
Open House Event Details
Date: Saturday, October 19
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: The Butterdome (Check the FAQ section for a list of free parking lots on campus).
Coming from Calgary?
Book your free roundtrip ticket from Calgary to North Campus.
Interested in volunteering? If you are a current U of A student and would like to volunteer at Open House, visit our Ambassador web page to sign up.
Make the Most of Open House
It’s the best day to explore the U of A! Start your day at the booth fair in the Butterdome and browse 200+ program options at our faculty and program booths. But that’s not all! We have tons of tours, presentations and special events to choose from.
Follow these steps to get prepared and ensure you take advantage of all the great activities and events taking place during Open House.
Step 1: Register for Open House
While registration for Open House is not required, it will ensure you are in-the-know about all things Open House prior to the big day. Plus, if you register and then check-in at Open House, you could win an iPad or Apple Watch!
Step 2: Browse Tours, Presentations + Events
Open House is packed with opportunities to explore the U of A in new ways! There is so much to see and do.
Tours REQUIRE registration which will open October 1.
Presentations and special events DO NOT require registration.
Step 3: Plan Your Day
NEW THIS YEAR! Once you register for Open House you will have access to our Open House desktop app. Here you will be able to plan your day. You can:
- Reserve your spot for presentations and events.
- Favourite the events you are most interested in.
Doing this will allow you to see at a glance what you want to attend, so you don’t miss out on any great opportunities during what is sure to be a busy day!
Step 4: Attend Open House
We can't wait to see you there! Remember to check-in when you are at Open House for a chance to win an iPad or Apple Watch.
Transfer Student Breakfast
Take Your Journey to the U of A
Attend our transfer student breakfast and learn more about transfer student admission requirements while mingling with future and current transfer students.
Augustana Preview Day
See the Augustana Advantage
Explore our Augustana Campus in Camrose during Preview Day on October 26.
Getting to Campus Saint-Jean
Take a 10-minute shuttle to Campus Saint-Jean to tour our francophone campus and attend events during Open House. Shuttles leave from outside the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, across the street from the Butterdome.
Frequently Asked Questions
Open House does not require registration to attend. However, there are perks to doing so:
- Register and then check-in on event day for a chance to win prizes!
- Registering provides quick and easy access to tours once they become available.
GUIDED TOURS do require registration. Each member of your group must have a ticket.
Half of all the tour spots are released October 1 and the other half are available day-of. Almost all our tours sell out, so register early to avoid disappointment.
Presentations and special events do not require registration.
All tours will depart from the Tour Departure Zone in the Butterdome. Please check-in 15 minutes before your scheduled tour start time.
Presentations are 45 minutes long. Walking shuttles are available to each presentation location and depart 15 minutes prior to the presentation start time from the Walking Shuttle Departure Zone on the Butterdome second-level concourse.
Special events work on a drop-in basis. Guests can come and go anytime between the hours indicated.
Complimentary parking for the day is available at the following locations:
Note: ALL other parking at the U of A and surrounding area, other than the locations listed above, are NOT complementary and you must pay to park at them.
There will be plenty of places to purchase food and drinks on campus:
- Butterdome Concession
- Food Trucks at Celebration Plaza
- HUB Mall
- Lister Dining Hall
- Peter Lougheed Dining Hall
- Students' Union Building (SUB)
- Tim Hortons in CAB and ETLC
- Starbucks in Cameron Library and ECHA
Yes! We will have a variety of prizes, including:
- Register for Open House and check-in day-of for a chance to win an iPad or Apple Watch. View contest rules.
- Complete the Open House Exit Survey and you could win a bookstore gift card or $500 tuition voucher. View contest rules.
We are happy to offer shuttle service to you and your chaperone from Calgary to North Campus on the Red Arrow & Ebus service. Please visit our Calgary Ebus webpage for more details and to reserve your spot. Please note, students under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
Stay close to the action! Lister Centre, which is just steps away from the Butterdome, is offering a special rate of $119 per night on Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19. When booking, please ask for the “University of Alberta Open House 2024” rate.
Questions?
Contact the team at openhouse@ualberta.ca
