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Our school is a hub for design-based events in Calgary. Join us to learn more about the future of city building and how we can all make Calgary a better place to live.

Upcoming events

Upcoming Events

Hear from students, professors and alumni. Gather information through webinars, tours, Q&As and portfolio guidance sessions to learn more about SAPL programs, student experience and career paths. Find registration information below. 

If you have any questions, please email us: graduate programs (admissions@sapl.ucalgary.ca); undergraduate programs (bdci@sapl.ucalgary.ca). 

See you soon! 

Meet SAPL

Meet our dedicated friendly SAPL community members who will share their experiences and insights. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about our programs and discover how we can help you achieve your goals.

Beyond SAPL/Alumni Panel | Wednesday, December 3 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM (MT)

Join us for an inspiring online event featuring alumni from our three professional graduate programs. They will share their unique career journeys and how their experiences at SAPL shaped their professional paths. Gain valuable insights into various industries, learn about the impact of our programs on their success, and discover how you can leverage your education to achieve your career goals. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with our accomplished alumni and ask your questions!

Register here


Ask SAPL

Join us for a virtual drop-in question and answer period! We will be available for the hour to make sure that you get fast, clear, and accurate answers to all your admission questions. We will discuss all SAPL programs, including the professional graduate and undergraduate programs.

Tuesday, December 2 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM (MT) | Register here

Tuesday, January 6 | 4:00 - 5:00 PM (MT) | Register here 

Tuesday, January 20 | 8:30 - 9:30 AM (MT) | Register here 

Thursday, February 5 | 4:00 - 5:00 PM (MT) | Register here

Wednesday, February 25 | 4:00 - 5:00 PM (MT) | Register here

Tuesday, March 17 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM (MT) | Register here 


Bachelor of Design in City Innovation

The Bachelor of Design in City Innovation (BDCI) degree will give you the tools and skills necessary to create positive change in the built environment, and to address complex issues affecting cities. 

Please visit our webpage to learn more about the Bachelor of Design in City Innovation (BDCI) program.

SAPL Faculty Information Night | Monday, November 24 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM (MT)

Do you want to design a better world – one that’s healthier, more vibrant, sustainable, and equitable? Join our online Faculty Information Night to learn more about the BDCI.

Register here


Professional Programs

Join us for our featured information sessions about the Master of Architecture, Master of Planning, and Master of Landscape Architecture. We hope to see you there! 

Visit our program pages to learn more about our three different graduate programs.

Upcoming events will be announced here - details will be posted here soon.


Master of Design Research

SAPL's Master of Environmental Design (MEDes) program is now officially called the Master of Design Research (MDR). The new name reflects the post-professional, thesis-based nature of the program and its alignment with design-focused research across architecture, planning, and landscape architecture.

A research-intensive, thesis-based master’s degree for recent graduates of professional architecture, planning, or landscape architecture programs who want to extend their education to explore an area of expertise or practice specialization that will build their CV, increase their value to prospective employers, and accelerate their career objectives.

To learn more about Master of Design Research (MDR), visit the program webpage.

Upcoming events will be announced here - details will be posted here soon.


Doctor of Design

Develop a work-integrated, design-based research program to elevate your career while remaining embedded full-time in practice. 

Please visit our webpage to learn more about the Doctor of Design (DDes) program.  

Upcoming events will be announced here - details will be posted here soon.

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