BCom Spirit Cup 2026-2027
We’re thrilled for the 2026/2027 BCom Spirit Cup for BUS 101 and BUS 202 BCom students enrolled in either Fall or Winter. Get ready for exciting, inclusive activities that embrace friendly competition, strengthen bonds, and fuel team spirit!
What is Spirit Cup?
BUS 101 and BUS 202 BCom students will be divided into six houses, with each house bringing together a mix of first, second, and upper-year students. Houses can earn points by participating in a variety of events, including networking events, trivia nights and more!
The house with the most points at the end of the academic year will win the Spirit Cup in March 2027, along with a celebration featuring an amazing swag bundle, pizza, handcrafted drinks, activities, and more!
What House Am I Assigned To?
BCom students enrolled in BUS 101 (2026/2027 Academic Year) are assigned to teams based on their seminar section.
House Nexus
- SEMINAR E01 (53380) 09:30 - 10:50
- SEMINAR E04 (54044) 11:00 - 12:20
House Synergi
- SEMINAR E02 (54042) 09:30 - 10:50
- SEMINAR E05 (54045) 11:00 - 12:20
House Catalyst
- SEMINAR E03 (54043) 09:30 - 10:50
- SEMINAR E06 (54049) 11:00 - 12:20
House Apex
- SEMINAR E07 (54050) 12:30 - 13:50
- SEMINAR E10 (54052) 14:00 - 15:20
House Beacon
- SEMINAR E08 (54051) 12:30 - 13:50
- SEMINAR E11 (54053) 14:00 - 15:20
House Kairos
- SEMINAR E09 (55892) 12:30 - 13:50
- SEMINAR E12 (54054) 14:00 - 15:20
Please note that BUS 101 is a prerequisite for higher-level BUS courses in the BUS series, meaning you will need to complete BUS 101 before you can register in subsequent BUS courses. Delaying your BUS 101 registration may therefore impact your ability to register in future BUS courses and could potentially delay your progress through your program.
We strongly encourage you to register at your earliest convenience to ensure you secure a spot and stay on track with your degree requirements.
BCom students enrolled in BUS 202 (2026/2027 Academic Year) will receive an email titled:
"Spirit Cup – Welcome to House [House Name]" and/or "Ready to rep House [House Name]? The House Mixer is TOMORROW!"
If you are unsure of your house assignment or cannot locate the email, please email bcomnity@ualberta.ca with your full name and student ID number, and our team will be happy to assist you.
Spirit Cup is open to all BCom students who is interested in participating.
If you would like to join, please email bcomnity@ualberta.ca, and our team will be happy to assign you to a house.
How Do I Know Which Events Are For Spirit Cup Points?
Events eligible for Spirit Cup points will be identified with this logo.
Spirit Cup Point Breakdown
All activities will use a structured point system, awarding points based on performance and attendance. Point allocation will vary by activity to ensure a fair system that reflects different participation levels.
Spirit Cup 2026-2027 Leaderboard
Points will be tracked on a leaderboard shared on the BCom Spirit Cup website, the ualberta_biz instagram account, the weekly BCom newsletter, and the BUS 101 and BUS 202 Seminar. There will also be a physical leaderboard in the Business Undergraduate Office, BUS 2-20.
Upcoming Activities
For more events, be sure to check the Student Events Calendar (please note, not all events listed on the Student Events Calendar are eligible for Spirit Cup points - Please refer to the events below). Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @ualberta_biz for activity updates and photos from the events!
BCom Career Advising
Date: By Appointment on CampusBridge
Location: In-Person or Virtual
UAlberta Tour Passport
Date: September 3, 2026
Location: During Your Seminar
Meet the Majors
Date: September 9, 2026 | 12 - 3 p.m.
Location: Carruthers Student Commons
IGNITE
Date: September 10 & 11, 2026 | 5 - 9 p.m.
Location: CCIS 1-140
Accounting Career Cafe
Date: September 16, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Carruthers Student Commons
Spirit Cup House Mixer
Date: September 17, 2026 | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Jean De La Bruyere Lounge (BUS 4-06)
Club Fair
Date: September 22 & 23, 2026 | 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Carruthers Student Commons
Co-op Info Session & Mixer
Date: September 24, 2026 | 10 - 11 a.m.
Location: Carruthers Student Commons
Case Competition Infosession
Date: September 24, 2026 | 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Jean De La Bruyere Lounge (BUS 4-06)
Technical Training Sessions - Accounting (Power BI - Intro)
Date: September 24, 2026 | 6 - 8 p.m.
*Also offered on October 20, students can attend only one session
Location: Business Building. Registration required, details shared following registration confirmation.
Impact Series Launch Event
Date: September 29, 2026
Location: Van Vliet Main Gym
Finance & Consulting Career Cafe
Date: October 7, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Carruthers Student Commons
Technical Training Sessions - Accounting (Quickbooks)
Date: October 7, 2026 | 6 - 8 p.m.
*Also offered on November 4, students can attend only one session
Location: Business Building. Registration required, details shared following registration confirmation.
Bingo & Trivia Night
Date: October 8, 2026 | 5 - 7 p.m.
Location: Jean De La Bruyere Lounge (BUS 4-06)
Adopt-a-Pantry
Date: October 19, 2026 - November 6, 2026
Location: TBD
Technical Training Sessions - Accounting (Power BI - Intro)
Date: October 20, 2026 | 6 - 8 p.m.
*Also offered on September 24, students can attend only one session
Location: Business Building. Registration required, details shared following registration confirmation.
Energy, Utilities & Sustainability Career Cafe
Date: October 21, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Carruthers Student Commons
Technical Training Sessions - Accounting (Sage 50)
Date: October 24, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
*Also offered on November 22, students can attend only one session
Location: Business Building. Registration required, details shared following registration confirmation.
Technical Training Sessions - Accounting (Power BI - Intermediate)
Date: October 29, 2026 | 6 - 8 p.m.
*Also offered on November 24, students can attend only one session
Location: Business Building. Registration required, details shared following registration confirmation.
Excel Competition Round 1
Date: October 29, 2026
Location: During Your Seminar
Craft and Connect
Date: November 3, 2026 | 12 - 3 p.m.
Location: Jean De La Bruyere Lounge (BUS 4-06)
Strategy & Management Career Cafe
Date: November 4, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Carruthers Student Commons
Technical Training Sessions - Accounting (Quickbooks)
Date: November 4, 2026 | 6 - 8 p.m.
*Also offered on October 7, students can attend only one session
Location: Business Building. Registration required, details shared following registration confirmation.
Speaker Competition Round 1
Date: November 5, 2026
Location: During Your Seminar
Excel Competition Final Round
Date: November 17, 2026
Location: During Your Lecture
Public Sector, Not-for-Profit & Crown Corporations Career Cafe
Date: November 18, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Carruthers Student Commons
Speaker Competition Round 2
Date: November 19, 2026
Location: During Your Seminar
Technical Training Sessions - Accounting (Sage 50)
Date: November 22, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
*Also offered on October 24, students can attend only one session
Location: Business Building. Registration required, details shared following registration confirmation.
Technical Training Sessions - Accounting (Power BI - Intermediate)
Date: November 24, 2026 | 6 - 8 p.m.
*Also offered on October 29, students can attend only one session
Location: Business Building. Registration required, details shared following registration confirmation.
Speaker Competition Round 3
Date: December 1, 2026
Location: During Your Lecture
Speaker Competition Final Round & Impact Series Celebration
Date: December 8, 2026
Location: TBD
Meet the Majors
Date: January 13, 2027 | 12 - 3 p.m.
Location: Carruthers Student Commons
Finance & Consulting Career Cafe
Date: January 20, 2027 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Carruthers Student Commons
Blanket Drive w/ Little Warriors
Date: January 25, 2027 - February 12, 2027
Location: TBD
Accounting Career Cafe
Date: January 27, 2027 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Carruthers Student Commons
Craft and Connect
Date: February 4, 2027 | 12 - 3 p.m.
Location: Jean De La Bruyere Lounge (BUS 4-06)
Marketing, Retail & HR Resources Career Cafe
Date: February 10, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Carruthers Student Commons
BTM, Tech, AI & Business Analytics Career Cafe
Date: February 24, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Carruthers Student Commons
Volunteer Day
Date: TBD
Location: TBD
Real Estate & Construction Career Cafe
Date: March 10, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Carruthers Student Commons
Is Spirit Cup open to upper-year BCom students?
Yes, absolutely! Spirit Cup is open to all BCom students who are interested in participating. If you would like to join, please email bcomnity@ualberta.ca, and our team will be happy to assign you to a house.
What does the Winning House Receive?
The house with the most points at the end of the academic year will win the Spirit Cup in March 2027, along with a celebration featuring an amazing swag bundle, pizza, handcrafted drinks, activities, and more!
Eligibility: You must be a BCom student to be eligible to participate. To ensure fairness and recognize participation, BCom students must have earned a minimum of 3 Spirit Cup points to attend the celebration.
Team Spirit Award: In addition, the three students from each house with the highest event attendance will be invited to attend, enjoy the celebration, receive a prize, and take part in the activities alongside their peers.
Student Spotlight
Learn more about the BCom Spirit Cup from current BCom Students Harleen Kular & Prithvi Mansinghani, BCom Alumni Khadija Ehsan!