INTERNATIONAL CURRENT STUDENTS
Student Life
New friends, new places, new learning. Going to university opens the door to a whole new world of experiences.
We can help you make the most of those experiences through services, supports and events that bring you together with other students, inspire creativity and curiosity, encourage active living and support you if you’re struggling—personally, financially or academically.
Achieve your academic goals through a number of services and supports, from academic advisors and educational librarians to quiet study areas and collaborative work rooms.
Study, socialize and connect with others on a campus that knows the value of diversity.
Balance your studies with out-of-classroom activities. Take the time to re-energize, meet others and have fun.
Our campus stretches from 105 Street to 111 Street on 104 Avenue. On campus, you can meet friends for coffee or a meal, shop at Griffins Landing, visit an art gallery and so much more.
Successful students balance academic demands with social, emotional and physical well-being.
Group study areas are available in several MacEwan buildings.
Creativity, curiosity, connection—going to university is about much more than academic achievement.
We have services in place to help you feel safe and be safe on campus.
Spiritual well-being can be a key part of student success. Visit our spaces that support spiritual health and wellness.
Campus services & supports
Get involved
Student success is about more than homework and working hard to get good grades. It’s also about enjoying all that university has to offer, from joining a student club or intramural team to cheering on the Griffins or volunteering for a group you’re passionate about.
Learn to be a clear communicator, thoughtful listener and confident leader when you participate in outside-the-classroom activities.
Interested in volunteering, but not sure where to start? We can help you find an event to support or a group on campus that shares your passion and needs a helping hand.
Your academic year
Your course outline (or syllabus) is distributed in the first class of each course. It is an official outline of what you can expect to learn in the course and what is expected of you. It includes deadlines for assignments and required readings. Refer to your course outline throughout the term.
Use the final exam planner to create an unofficial exam schedule. Then, confirm your final exam dates and location on myStudentSystem at the end of the first month of each term.
As the academic year progresses, don’t lose touch with academic advisors. Continue to check your @myMacEwan student Gmail account even if your classes use other online tools to communicate.
Minimum grade restrictions
The minimum passing grade for a course at MacEwan University is a D unless otherwise noted next to the appropriate course in the program of study in the Academic Calendar.
GPA and academic standing
Your academic standing is evaluated at the end of each term. You must maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 to be considered in Good Academic Standing. Students whose GPA falls below 2.0 may either be placed on Academic Probation or be Required to Withdraw.
Grades, GPA & Academic Standing
If you have specific questions about your progress, contact an academic advisor in your faculty or school.
Every faculty and school at MacEwan University has dedicated academic advisors who can make sure you are on the right path for a successful academic experience. Academic advisors in your faculty or school can help you understand your program of study and give you tools to help you stay on track to graduate.
As a returning student, you can plan and enrol in your upcoming terms earlier than you did as a new student. Enrolment dates are unique to each student, so use myStudentSystem to find out when you can start the enrolment process for your upcoming terms. Enrolment for Fall/Winter can start as early as March. Enrolment for Spring/Summer term generally starts in February.
If you are considering changing programs or laddering into another program after you graduate from your current one, connect with academic advisors in the MacEwan Academic Advising Centre (MAAC).
Advice for students from students
Why should you visit your prof during office hours? How do you format an essay using APA style? Are there group study areas on campus? The answers to these and many other questions can be found in our playlist.
