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Student Services
24.13 Students’ Union Student Services
Campus Food Bank
1-81 SUB; phone (780) 492-8677
Note: The Students’ Union Building is undergoing major renovations to the lower level (0) and a number of services will be moving once the renovations are completed. These services are marked with an asterisk (*) so please check their website for the most up to date location details.
The Campus Food Bank is a registered charity that distributes food hampers, toiletries and poverty reduction/advocacy referrals to any member of the University of Alberta community in financial distress. The Campus Food Bank is governed by a Board of Directors representing our community and is funded in large by the SU and GSA. 80% or more of monetary donations go directly to food relief.
Centre for Student Development*
0-22 SUB; phone (780) 492-9149
The Centre for Student Development offers a number of programs designed to provide students with the tools they require to be successful in their transition to, through, and beyond the University of Alberta. These include:
Orientation, Family and Parent Orientation, After U & the Co-Curricular Record
Gender Based Violence Prevention Project*
0-22 SUB, (587) 926-6162
The Gender Based Violence Prevention Project is a project of the Students' Union that promotes a campus free of gender based violence. Gender Based Violence exists in both visible and invisible ways on our campus and affects the lives of many university students, staff, faculty and community members. Through education, awareness and institutional change, we are striving to create a campus free of gender based violence where everyone can feel safe and supported.
InfoLink: Your Campus Connection*
0-22 SUB; phone (780) 492-4212
InfoLink is your connection to the U of A! Conveniently located across the U of A campus in SUB, CAB, the Administration Building, and HUB Mall, the service offers access to academic and student life resources, as well as general campus information. InfoLink Peer Advisor can help anyone with questions and referrals. InfoLink also offers a number of online services, including an Exam Registry, Volunteer Registry, and Tutor Registry. The SU Tutors training program is also administered by InfoLink.
Peer Support Centre
2-707 SUB; phone (780) 492-4357
The Peer Support Centre provides supportive listening, information, and referral services to students. Peer support is provided in a confidential and non-judgmental manner, and no problem is too big or too small. PSC volunteers are trained on a wide variety of issues, from suicide and mental health concerns to relationship issues and exam stress.
Postal Outlet
142C, Main Floor SUB
The Postal Outlet operates in concert with Canada Post and offers a variety of services to students, staff and the general public including Stamp Sales, Faxing, Postal Box Rentals, Priority Courier, Xpress Post, Money Orders and Moneygram money transfers. The Postal Outlet is open from Monday-Friday from 9:00 am-5:00 pm.
Safewalk*
0-22 SUB; phone (780) 492-5563
Safewalk provides a safe and reliable alternate to walking home alone at night. Call 780 4WALK ME for a free walk from a pair of trained volunteers. When not walking clients, Safewalk volunteers patrol campus as a way to prevent crime. We are open 7:00 pm to 12:30 am Monday to Friday and 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Sunday. We will escort you any-where on campus, south to 72 Avenue, east to 91 Street, and take the LRT and walk five blocks from any train station.
Student Financial Aid Information Centre (SFAIC)
1-80 SUB; phone (780) 492-3483
The Student Financial Aid Information Centre offers students assistance with all questions related to student funding. SFAIC also offers free money management seminars to anyone on campus. SFAIC also operates the Students' Union Awards program and Access Fund bursary program. SFAIC is located in the Financial Aid Office on the main floor of SUB.
Student Group Services*
0-22 SUB; phone (780) 492-9789
www.su.ualberta.ca/services/studentgroups/
Student Group Services exists to actively support and develop the members of the 400+ University of Alberta student groups. Whether you're looking for something academically focussed or just for fun, joining a student group can enrich your university experience. Being a part of a registered student group means having access to granting opportunities, award-winning leadership events, and guidance on event planning, social media and recruitment.
Student OmbudService
5-02 SUB; phone (780) 492-4689
The goal of the Student OmbudService is to promote fairness in academic and non-academic processes within the University of Alberta. These include academic appeals, discipline appeals as well as interpersonal conflict resolution, including discrimination and harassment, etc.
Students’ Union Access Fund
1-80 SUB; phone (780) 492-3483
The Access Fund is a nonrepayable bursary available to University of Alberta undergraduate students in financial need. This program is run through the Student Financial Aid Information Centre and is funded through student fees. Students can receive up to $3,000/year and $6,000/lifetime.
Sustain SU: The Student Sustainability Service*
0-22 SUB; phone (780) 492-7134
Sustain SU is a service of the Students’ Union that provides peer-to-peer learning and support for all undergraduate students to incorporate sustainability into every aspect of their university experience. This includes providing sustainability-based services to the entire campus community, as well as opportunities to facilitate change on a larger scale. Sustain SU defines sustainability as a decision-making process and lifestyle that balances economic, social and environmental responsibility in a just and equitable manner.
