FAQs
Is free parking available on North Campus?
Complimentary parking for the day is available at the following locations:
Note: ALL other parking at the U of A and surrounding area, other than the locations listed above, are NOT complementary and you must pay to park at them.
Do I need to register for Open House?
Open House does not require registration to attend. However, there are perks to doing so:
- Register and then check-in on event day for a chance to win prizes!
- Registering provides quick and easy access to tours once they become available.
Do I need to register for events and tours at Open House?
GUIDED TOURS do require registration. Each member of your group must have a ticket.
Half of all the tour spots are released October 1 and the other half are available day-of. Almost all our tours sell out, so register early to avoid disappointment.
Presentations and special events do not require registration.
I have registered for a Guided Tour - where do I go?
All tours will depart from the Tour Departure Zone in the Butterdome. Please check-in 15 minutes before your scheduled tour start time.
How long are Presentations and Special Events?
Presentations are 45 minutes long. Walking shuttles are available to each presentation location and depart 15 minutes prior to the presentation start time from the Walking Shuttle Departure Zone on the Butterdome second-level concourse.
Special events work on a drop-in basis. Guests can come and go anytime between the hours indicated.
Will there be food and drinks available to purchase?
There will be plenty of places open on-campus:
- Butterdome Concession
- Food Trucks at Celebration Plaza
- HUB Mall
- Lister Dining Hall
- Peter Lougheed Dining Hall
- Students' Union Building (SUB)
- Tim Hortons at CAB and ETLC
- Starbucks at Cameron Library and ECHA
I live in Calgary. Are there shuttle options available?
We are happy to offer shuttle service to you and your chaperone from Calgary to North Campus on the Red Arrow & Ebus service. Please visit our Calgary Ebus webpage for more details and to reserve your spot. Please note, students under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
I am visiting from out of town. What accommodations are available?
Stay close to the action! Lister Centre, which is just steps away from the Butterdome, is offering a special rate of $119 per night on Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19. When booking, please ask for the “University of Alberta Open House 2024” rate.
Are there prizes?
Yes! We will have a variety of prizes, including:
- Register for Open House before the event and check-in day-of for a chance to win an iPad or Apple Watch. View contest rules.
- Complete the Open House Exit Survey and you could win some great draw prizes, like a $500 tuition voucher. View contest rules.
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