The department website, where information about the department, including programs, advisors, courses, and other announcements, is promoted.
The Student Service Centre provides academic support with navigating administrative processes (tuition, transcripts, etc.).
They also have resources on Health and Safety.
www.ualberta.ca/en/services/student-service-centre/index.html
The Arts Student Services supports students by answering all arts degree questions to the best of their ability and directing students to other resources.
The University of Library can be overwhelming. They offer not just physical books but digital copies, workshops, and technology services. Here is a starting point to a few of the many resources they provide.
Are you struggling with research?
You can consult with a librarian by booking an appointment here.
The library offers interlibrary loans. The process of finding books outside of the University of Alberta Libraries that are applicable for interlibrary loan is available here.
Here are the Arts Subject Guides, which break down each subject and the databases that your University of Alberta account grants you access to.
Book a Study Space on campus! Great for group projects and available throughout the libraries on campus.
The Office of Student Ombuds informs, advises, and supports students with academic, interpersonal, discipline, and financial issues in relation to student programs. They are a confidential service that mediates disputes and conflicts when the need arises.
The Academic Success Centre offers advice and workshops for learning and writing skills, and is your access and advocate for formal accommodations at the university, both under medical and non-medical grounds.
www.ualberta.ca/en/current-students/academic-success-centre/index.html
Have accommodations through the university?
Make sure to register them here!
Improve your writing or have it reviewed by the Academic Writing Resources provided by the University of Alberta.
www.ualberta.ca/en/campus-life/academic-success/writing.html
All the important dates for the academic year are in one place. Please pay attention to what year the calendar is set to.
Want to find all of the courses offered at the University of Alberta, when they have been offered, and when they will be?
Look no further than the Course Catalogue, which shows you every course that has been offered in approximately the last 10 years. With minimal hassle in comparison to BearTracks.
The Faculty of Arts has created a webpage labelled "Forms for Students" that has compiled a list of common forms students may need. This includes:
The Deferred Final Exam Form
Declaration/Change of BA major/minor
Declaration/Change of Certificate(s)
Application for Arts Work Experience (AWE)
Application for Letter of Permission
Course Overload Approval
...and more pertaining to these areas
www.ualberta.ca/en/arts/student-services/forms-for-students.html
Constellations is the student-run undergraduate research journal for the Department of History, Classics, and Religious Studies.
Explore their website and submit your undergraduate research for publication, volunteer as an anonymous reviewer, apply for an editorial position, or browse previous editions of the journal.
journals.library.ualberta.ca/constellations/index.php/constellations
Finding funding is hard. Here are a few funding opportunities available to Arts students.
All University of Alberta students of any academic standing (excluding bad standing status) can apply yearly to the Student Awards Hub. Applications are not based on academics alone. Applications open in the early Winter Term.
OASIS provides funding for individuals contributing to the arts community.
They also provide other services such as their own interdisciplinary research journal (Crossings), free printing, and snacks!
The Undergraduate Research Initiative (URI) is speciffically dedicated to getting your research funded! This can also include attending research conferences.
www.ualberta.ca/en/current-students/undergraduate-research-initiative/index.html
The University of Alberta Student Union (UASU) is the student governing body that hosts events, provides job opportunities, and shares information about the campus community.
The UASU offers student discounts and rewards by gaining stars for attending registered events. They also have "Member Mondays" offering 10% discounts at select places, including SUBprint and SUBmart.
Apple Store: apps.apple.com/ca/app/uasu-perks/id1544798764
Google Play: play.google.com/store/search?q=uasu%20perks&c=apps
SUBprint is a printing service in SUB. Offering a multitude of services, including:
subprint.ca/infopage?file=front_page_text_en&s=rLine&lang=en
The Career Centre at the University of Alberta is available to all students to help explore their options for their careers. They offer advice on resumes and cover letters, mock interviews, and advice to help you put your best foot forward in searching for a career.
www.ualberta.ca/en/career-centre/index.html
The Arts Work Experience Program (AWE) is a Co-op program for all Faculty of Arts undergraduate students offering career-related paid internships to complete during your degree. They offer 4, 8, 12, and 16-month work terms.
www.ualberta.ca/en/arts/student-services/arts-work-experience/index.html
The campusBridge portal notifies students about current job postings and career development opportunities within the University of Alberta community. This includes workshops, events, and appointments, amongst other opportunities.