Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Fostering accessible, equitable and supportive learning and working environments for all students, faculty and staff. 

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Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The OEDI is committed to establishing an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus that is accessible to all and free from harassment, bullying, and discrimination. We strive to remove barriers that have been, and continue to be, encountered by equity seeking groups, including women, Indigenous peoples, visible/racialized minorities, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ2S+.

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Campus Services and Supports


Campus Community Hub

An on campus community space for students, faculty and staff.

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Faith & Spirituality Centre

The Faith & Spirituality Centre seeks to cultivate a pluralistic community by encouraging cultural and religious literacy, community building, and social change as an integral part of the student experience.

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Writing Symbols Lodge

Writing Symbols Lodge staff are dedicated to enriching the quality of the student experience and encourage the success of First Nations, Métis and Inuit students through a variety of programs and services.

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Student Success Centre

From Orientation to convocation, the Student Success Centre provides services and programs to ensure you make the most of your time at university.

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Women's Resource Centre

The Women’s Resource Centre is a safe and welcoming place for students, staff, faculty and community to come together to connect. They focus on practical skills development that compliments classroom theoretical learning.

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Q Centre

The Students’ Union’s Q Centre is a safe, comfortable and inviting space for the LGBTQA+ community at UCalgary. Featuring a library and peer support services, the program coordinators and volunteers plan events and direct clients to relevant resources. Guests are welcome to hang out and socialize.

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Sexual Violence Support

Everyone responds to sexual violence, accesses supports, and heals from trauma in their own way.  The Sexual Violence Support Advocate is here to support you, and help you determine what is right for you.  

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Sustainability Resource Centre

The Sustainability Resource Centre is your hub for campus sustainability information, engagement and collaboration. Explore opportunities for meaningful engagement and gain hands-on experience. Connect with others seeking to solve social and environmental challenges in our community. 

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Student Accessibility Services

The mission of Student Accessibility Services is to work collaboratively and innovatively with the campus community to create an accessible, equitable and supportive learning environment that enhances each student's academic and personal development.

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Indigenous strategy

Walking parallel paths, together, in a good way

The Office of Indigenous Engagement and ii' taa'poh'to'p guide UCalgary on its path of transformation, and communicate its commitment and responsibility for truth and reconciliation.


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Scarborough National Charter

The Scarborough National Charter on anti-Black racism and Black Inclusion is a commitment by institutions across Canada to redressing anti-Black racism and foster Black inclusion in higher education. The Charter was a co-creation process  involving close collaboration with academic institutions, governments, Black political and civic leaders across Canada to recognize the realities of anti-Black racism and develop concrete steps for action in advancing equity and inclusion.