Resources on Campus

Office of Safe Disclosure and Human Rights

Provides a confidential, neutral and safe space for members of the university community to speak in confidence about concerns including but not limited to discrimination and harassment, ethical concerns, health and safety violations, financial mismanagement, and responds to those disclosures with appropriate advice, information and referrals.

Sexual Assault Centre

The U of A Sexual Assault Centre provides drop-in crisis intervention support, long-term psychotherapy, and comprehensive anti-sexual violence education to the campus community.

Academic Success Centre

The Academic Success Centre provides professional academic support to help students maximize their academic success and achieve their academic goals. We offer appointments, advising, group workshops, online courses, and specialized programming year-round to students in all university programs, and at all levels of achievement and study.

Career Centre

The Career Centre is your source for career and employment information and expertise at the University of Alberta.We strive to empower U of A students, postdoctoral fellows, and alumni to develop the skills, knowledge, experiences, and connections they need to confidently manage their careers.

Office of Safe Disclosure and Human Rights

Provides a confidential, neutral and safe space for members of the university community to speak in confidence about concerns including but not limited to discrimination and harassment, ethical concerns, health and safety violations, financial mismanagement, and responds to those disclosures with appropriate advice, information and referrals.

Office of the Student Ombuds

The Office of the Student Ombuds is a confidential service that strives to ensure that university processes related to students operate as fairly as possible. We offer information, advice, and support to students, faculty, and staff as they deal with academic, discipline, interpersonal, and financial issues related to student programs.

University of Alberta International Student and Visitor Services

ISVS provides programs, services and events for U of A international students. Our team of licensed immigration consultants and student advisors support international students and academic visitors with immigration and support in adjusting to Edmonton - helping them to succeed at the U of A.

Counselling and Clinical Services

Counselling and Clnical Services is a University of Alberta mental health hub providing psychological support to current students. They also provide mental health workshops throughout the year.

Access Fund

Offers non-repayable financial assistance for undergraduate students. Provides assistance to students who are either ineligible for student loans, have reached their maximum in their student loan amounts, or simply do not have access to sufficient funding.

Campus and Community Recreation

Campus & Community Recreation has a wide variety of recreation programs available to students, staff, and the Edmonton community. Whether you’re looking for dance, spin, yoga, pilates, martial arts, curling, or group fitness class, or to develop and refine your sport, climbing, swimming, or first aid and CPR skills, we have something for you!

Campus Food Bank

Provides hamper program for students with food insecurity as well as offers free breakfast every Wednesday in SUB from 8:30-10:30AM. They also provide cooking lessons, snack stations around campus, and a grocery bus to transport students to grocery stores.

Safewalk

An accompaniment service for anyone travelling on or around campus at night.

University Health Centre

The University of Alberta Health Centre offers gender affirming care from two physicians: Dr. Durand and Dr. Mortera. They can get students started on hormones, make referrals for top and bottom surgery, etc. Outside of gender affirming care, they can provide support to students for any medical needs.

Diversity in Engineering

The Diversity in Engineering (DivE) Group advocates for the retention and inclusion of traditionally underrepresented groups in engineering. Through research, programming, outreach, and promotion of best practices, we take an intersectional approach to achieve a supportive environment that fosters the growth and learning of all students. DivE is a student-led initiative that is supported by the Faculty of Engineering and the Engineering Students’ Society (ESS).

The Gender Program

The service is an innovative program which offers a multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and management of Gender Dysphoria. It provides comprehensive assessments and facilitates gender-affirming interventions to help individuals lead full comfortable lives. This service offers: psychiatry, endocrinology, pediatric and adolescent medicine and nursing support, referrals to surgery and other specialties, and information about community supports.

The fYrefly Institute for Gender and Sexual Diversity

The fYrefly Institute for Gender and Sexual Diversity is a non-profit organization and research institute housed in the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta. fYrefly provides educational programs and services to support the 2SLGBTQ+ community and its allies.

Residence Services 2SLGBTQ+ Cohort

Provides gender-inclusive room assignments as well as a 2SLGBTQ+ cohort, a community of students with programming and support for 2SLGBTQ+ students in any of their residence buildings.

Student Legal Services of Edmonton: Trans ID Clinic

The Trans ID Clinic seeks to assist individuals with the legal process of changing their names and gender markers. The Trans ID Clinic can help individuals complete the necessary documentation. Free notarization services are offered.

First Peoples' House

First Peoples’ House is a student service centre for First Nations, Métis and Inuit students at the University of Alberta. We are the heart of the Indigenous student community on campus. We offer programs and services that are designed to help students achieve academic success and personal growth.

Peer Support Centre

Offers free, confidential, and non-judgmental place to talk to someone for support. No issues is too big or too small. Our volunteers will listen to help you uncover some steps you can use to improve your situation, no matter what the issue.

Wellness Supports

Wellness Supports has a team of social workers providing supportive case management services to students on a one-to-one basis. They work with students to strengthen mental health and wellbeing, share resources, make referrals, and can assist in areas of housing, finances, academics, personal wellness, etc.