Resources for Visitors and Volunteers

General Housekeeping

Temporary touchdown space may be available for your visit and will be requested and arranged for by your host. Desk space is limited and you may need to share a space so that we may accommodate everyone. 

If you have any operational questions or needs, your host will be your first point of contact to assist you. 

Once your academic visitor paperwork is completed and submitted, it can take up to a week for your affiliation with the university to be active in the system. Once it is active, you can request your ONEcard (university ID card) and have access to the resources below:

ONEcard Info

Then you can either:

• Request a ONEcard through this link and go pick it up when ready from the location identified in the email.

• Go in person to have a card made while you wait, you will need to bring with you a photo ID and your university ID number:

  • At the Student's Union Building (SUB) to the lower level at student services or student connect. 

  • At the ONEcard office located in the HUB Mall. They are on the main level at the north end. 

U of A Library

Library privileges vary based on the type of academic visitor and you will need to inquire with the library about your specific situation. All visitors may borrow library materials, with certain types of visitors qualifying for term loans and inter-library loan services. 

Campus and Community Recreation

The university provides a variety of facilities and sports and recreation activities for community members. Visitors can opt-in to classes and memberships for a fee. 

Getting Around

If you require the use of public transit (LRT and/or bus), you will need either an Arc Card, ticket, pass or pay-per-ride. Academic visitors cannot obtain a U-Pass (university transit pass).