ULethbridge Next Steps Guides 2024

We can’t wait to meet you!

Congratulations on being offered admission to the University of Lethbridge!

Welcome to a new and exciting phase of life; it will be a memorable and rewarding time.

Embrace the journey, make friends, learn and flourish!

This guide is the first in a series of resources developed to ease your transition to ULethbridge.

It will show you, step-by-step, what you need to do before you join us at the start of term. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out; your success is our priority.

Check your ULethbridge email. It is critical you check your ULethbridge email; it is how your professors and

DO THIS FIRST Set up campus login (have your ULethbridge ID number ready)

DO THIS NEXT Go to the Bridge and select Student > Admissions > Your Admission status to make sure you are on track.

What you may see:

Log in to the Bridge (your student portal).

You will use the Bridge often throughout your time at ULethbridge Once in the Bridge, select Student > Admissions > Make Deposit Payment and Accept Offer. Paying your deposit secures your seat.

If you have questions, book an enrolment advising appointment using our handy booking calendar.

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Outstanding documents •

Additional admission requirements, i.e., prerequisite courses you need for your program

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English Language Proficiency (ELP) Requirements

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Complete the MANDATORY GenderBased and Sexual Violence Prevention Education Training

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Know your deadlines

DID YOU KNOW?

International Students will receive documents required for study permit applications after accepting their offer

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The sooner you accept your offer of admission, the sooner you’ll get to register for classes throughout your time at ULethbridge. This means you’ll have a better chance of getting into the courses you need when you want to take them.

Check your ULethbridge email. It is critical you check your ULethbridge email; it is how your professors and the University will communicate important updates.

If you have questions or need help, book an enrolment advising appointment. It’s why we’re here!

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GET READY FOR CLASSES

You’ve set up your account, you’ve accepted your offer, now what?

Get to know your Program Planning Guide (PPG).

It’s the roadmap of the courses and requirements for your degree.

Learn what courses are offered in your first term. This will take you to the Bridge.

Once there, go to STUDENT and then REGISTRATION.

Starting in September?

Check your ULethbridge email after March 1 for course registration information

Now that you’ve seen your PPG and the timetable, try to build your schedule. * Don’t forget to check each course’s campus and the delivery method ! If you need help, book an enrolment advising appointment.

Starting in January?

Check your ULethbridge email after October 18 for course registration information

Did you know? We have registration tutorial videos to help you prepare for registration.

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Register for the Early Start Experience at the Lethbridge Campus If you are worried about the academic or social transition to university, the Early Start Experience is for you! In this enhanced version of the Liberal Education 1500 First Year Experience course, you get to develop the skills you will need to succeed in University, meet a diverse group of fellow first-year students, and earn a full 3-credit course before the fall term.

If you are living in campus Housing, you can also move in early!

Transfer Students To-Do Check your Transfer Credit Statement on the Bridge

Request a transfer assessment if interested by the deadline Look at your Program Planning Guide (PPG) and try to plan your first term schedule

Want to see if your courses have previously been assessed? Check TED!

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YOUR SUMMER CHECKLIST Soak up some sun but keep your eye on the fall.

There’s lots to do over the summer to prepare you for ULethbridge!

Living in Lethbridge Check out Campus Get to know your new campus both virtually and in-person Virtual Tour

Book a campus tour

Complete your StartSmart Quiz Get ready for your first term by completing your StartSmart Quiz.

This will help us provide you with personalized guidance to support

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your success at ULethbridge.

Find your quiz link in your @uleth.ca email inbox before the start of term.

Build Your Community Lethbridge campus: When you accept your offer of admission, you will be assigned a student mentor — a senior-level student who can answer

your questions, offer support and suggest resources for your success!

Who better to ask, than someone who’s been through it?

D I D Y O U K N O W ? Student mentors host two huge on-campus events in Lethbridge just for you!

Ahead of the Herd (AOTH) is the first Saturday in June

New Student Orientation (NSO) is the Tuesday before the start of term

Attending these two events is important as you’ll learn where to find help when you need it and meet other new students/make friends before classes start. Developing a support system is important for success at university, and you will get a head start at AOTH and NSO!

Our Calgary campus also hosts New Student Orientation (NSO) on the first day of classes.

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Living in Lethbridge Apply for on-campus housing ASAP if you plan to live on campus. (Lethbridge campus only). It is a popular choice and the number of beds are limited.

Explore off-campus housing options in Lethbridge.

Dedicated resident parking is available to all residents upon online check-in.

Request your Campus ID/UPASS card. (Lethbridge campus only)

D I D Y O U K N O W ? Your campus ID and UPASS are the same card! (Lethbridge campus)

Fund Your Education

Bookstore

Step 1: Receive an offer of admission and set up your Bridge account.

Step 2: Apply for awards via the Bridge (Application typically opens in early January)

Check out the textbooks and supplies you need for classes.

You can choose from new, used and digital versions of your textbooks.

Apply for scholarships and student loans.

The on-campus bookstore has: • • •

Textbook Express Textbook Reservation Access the online or in-person store bookstore.uleth.ca

Accessible Learning Centre If you have a documented disability, the Accessible Learning Centre coordinates learning supports for students. They have also sourced and created learning resources that are accessible to all students.

Under “Resources,” you can find academic writing help, accessibility features, time management, online learning, wellness and more!

DO THIS ASAP! Alberta students need to create a verified alberta.ca account prior to applying for student loans.

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DID YOU KNOW?

You need to send documentation to the ALC before meeting with a team members.

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The Universal Transit Pass (UPass) gives you unlimited access to local transit during each term you are registered for classes. It is an environmentally friendly, cost-effective and safe way to navigate Lethbridge. (Lethbridge campus only)

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GET FIT, HAVE FUN — FIND YOUR BESTIES Pronghorn Athletics and Sport & Recreation Services (S&RS)

• Join the Herd as a fan • As a ULethbridge student, your campus ID gets you access to the gym, fitness centre, climbing wall and Olympic-size pool

Try out for one of our varsity teams gohorns.ca • If you want to play sports for fun, join intramurals where teamwork makes the dream work.

D I D Y O U K N O W ? We have an

18-hole disc golf course on campus that is free to use. With your student ID, discs can be borrowed free of charge from S&RS.

Your Students’ Union (ULSU) has so many great ways for you to explore your interests, skills and passions. Even better, you meet future besties. ulsu.ca

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Student government

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Student clubs and academic student groups

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CKXU is a volunteer-driven radio society that provides independent campus & community radio.

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The Meliorist is the University of Lethbridge’s independent, student-run publication.

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Q-Space is a club on campus to support 2SLGBTQ+ students and ally students by providing a place of advocacy and inclusion.

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Campus Collective Centre is an on-campus safe space. It supplies resources, activities and mentorship to all ULethbridge students.

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Iikaisskani Indigenous Services offers added services and supports for Indigenous ULethbridge students.

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The International Centre offers unique travel opportunities, student employment, advising and other great resources for International ULethbridge students.

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REC Rooms (Refresh, Energize, and Connect) are spaces across campus to take a break, hang out, relax, and meet friends. (Calgary students, there is a REC Room on the Calgary campus as well!)

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ULethbridge in Calgary also offers services, supports and resources to students. Some services are offered remotely, (e.g., Counselling Services and Career Bridge), but retain the same quality as in-person options on the Lethbridge campus.

We continue to increase the number of in-person offerings in Calgary; these include academic advising, Writing Centre, Rec Room and more.

Student Enrolment and Registrar Services (SEARS) 4401 University Drive W. Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 3M4 403-320-5700 inquiries@uleth.ca go.uleth/nextsteps Instagram @ulethbridge YouTube @ulethbridge Facebook: ulethbridge.ca