Student Service Centre

Student Service Centre

The Student Service Centre is extending our live support hours from Aug. 24 to Sept. 18, 2026. Read more >>

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The Student Service Centre supports prospective, undergraduate, graduate and continuing education students at every stage of their University of Alberta journey. We'll help you make the most of your experience by providing information, services and support for your academic, financial, mental and physical well-being. If we can’t answer your questions, we’ll connect you with someone who can.

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Have a question?

Check out some of our most frequently asked questions to see if your question is answered, or visit our reference guide to ensure you’re connecting with the right service option.

Student Services Directory

Looking for a service? Browse or search the Student Services Directory to find and access university services in one place.

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Contact the Student Service Centre

Chat with our virtual assistant, Vera. If Vera can’t answer your question, one of our advisors will jump on the chat.

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Availability

Vera Virtual Assistant:

24/7

Advisor:

Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri.: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Wed.: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Average wait time

5 minutes

Use the Portal to:

  • Submit a Student General Inquiry — your inquiry will be directed to the right staff member and you can access articles, called “solutions,” that can answer some of our most frequently asked questions.
  • Submit a form.

Learn how to use the portal by watching an instructional video or reading our instructions.

Log in if you have a CCID

Sign up to use the portal if you don't have a CCID

Average wait time

6 business days (based on Sept. 7 - 11)

In-Person Support

 

Find in-person advising at the Student Service Centre at 2-180 University Commons on North Campus.

Get in line virtually before you come to save time.

If you need to submit international academic documents, book an appointment first.

Availability

Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri.: 9 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.

Wed.: 10 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.

Average wait time

45-50 mins
(based on Sept. 7 - 11)

Join the queue below to receive a call back from a Student Service Advisor within our business hours on the same day. You will receive text updates, including an estimated wait time, before hearing from an advisor.

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Availability

Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri.: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Wed.: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Average call back wait time

90-95 mins
(based on Sept. 7 - 11)

Service popups at the Student Service Centre

Enabling students to access a broader scope of services in one location, check out these in-person pop-ups available now in the SSC at 2-180 University Commons.

International Student + Visitor Services

Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Go Abroad

Wednesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

 

 

Advising

Prospective student advising

Book a general or faculty-specific advising session with U of A’s recruitment team to learn about programs, admission requirements, student life and more.

Academic advising (current students)

Contact an academic advisor from your home faculty to inquire about appointment bookings.

Continuing Education Program Information

The Continuing Education program office can help you with questions about program completion, course inquiries (including late registrations, course prerequisite questions and grades) or other program-related inquiries.

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Chat with a Current U of A Student

Have questions about what it's like to study at the U of A? A student Ambassador can tell you!

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Graduate Students

The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) offers a variety of support services for graduate students including funding, professional development, thesis support and convocation.

Consent and Sexual and Gender-based Violence (SGBV)

Increase your understanding about consent and SGBV. Also find support available to anyone experiencing effects of SGBV. Visit the SGBV Awareness Training page »

Our fundamental commitment to accessibility and inclusivity

At the University of Alberta, we are dedicated to achieving a more diverse, equitable, accessible, and inclusive environment for all who learn, live, and work within our community — an environment characterized by a fundamental shared commitment to respectful engagement and human dignity. We value the student experience and academic freedom, and welcome and support a diversity of perspectives.


The Student Service Centre is a respectful workplace. Disrespectful or harassing language or behaviour will not be tolerated.