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Varsity Courts Frequently Asked Questions

Updated January 26, 2026

What to expect during decommision questions:

Decommissioning of Phase III courts will start in Aug. 2026. All residents are required to vacate by July 31, 2026.

The land in which VC is located is held by University of Calgary Properties Group (UCPG). UCPG will be developing this land in the next 5-10 years.

There are no current plans, but we will continue to assess the feasibility of future family housing possibilities.

There are no current plans, but we will continue to assess the feasibility of future family housing possibilities.

Please reach out to the community resources for , and the to understand what supports are available for newly arriving international students with families.

Resources available to support seeking of-campus housing:

Off-Campus Housing | International Student Services | University of Calgary (ucalgary.ca)

 ‘Go To’ person for support and follow-up for off-campus housing support + access and guidance on resources listed in the above website: 

Off-Campus Housing
International Student Services & Residence Services - University of Calgary
275 MacEwan Student Centre
2500 University Drive N.W. | Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4
offcampushousing@ucalgary.ca

Financial support/resources: 

  • ‘Students Greatest Needs’ Funding: Student Support Advisors, as part of Wellness Service’s coordinated care team, can help with access to up to $500 in financial support through their ‘Students Greatest Needs’ funding.
  • APP Financial Aid Emergency Financial Assistance:
    ucalgary.ca/registrar/finances/student-loans/emergency-financial-assistance
  • Jobs on Campus: This website page is helpful for finding a job on campus which provides support services when looking for a job and also highlights departments who regularly hire students. Although this site is on APP’s International Students website, the information applies to any student.
  • APP Students’ Union Hardship Fund:
  • The Graduate Students’ Association Graduate Support Bursary and Emergency Bursary:
  • Emergency Food Relief
    • APP Students’ Union Food Bank:
    • APP Centre for Career and Personal Development: Campus Food Hub Lunch Program:
  • Yes, proper fencing will be in place to secure the construction site and signage will be posted around the area.
  • Areas that have a safety concern due to decommissioning will be fenced. We will continue to work with Security Services and Residence Staff to ensure that vacant areas are still being monitored.
  • Red: electrical/power
  • Yellow: gas
  • Blue: water
  • Orange: telecom
  • White: general marks for our contractors

Tenants facing the road and construction site may experience construction noise. University Calgary Properties Group (UCPG) will follow Calgary noise . City of Calgary construction hours (7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday and holidays). Construction activity is expected to run between 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. on most days. 

If there is noise outside of these hours or for any complaints about construction, please call the construction hotline at 1-855-400-5556.

For responses to questions and concerns about safety and construction in University District 24 hours a day, please call the Construction Hotline at 1-855-400-5556.

Questions regarding Residence, please email the Campus Service Centre at campusservicecentre@ucalgary.ca (CSC).

Reach out to your CA for a space on campus conducive to quiet study and work while construction noise is happening during construction hours.

General information questions:

Tenants are responsible for their own moving expenses. 

  • Security deposit will be refunded to units that are in reasonable condition, all garbage and furniture has been removed, no damages to appliances and do not have outstanding fees.

     

  • We will continue to have a Community Ambassador program in Varsity Courts
  • A programming plan to support transitioning families is being put together in collaboration with the student leader team. 

Residents in the remaining courts (100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 1000) will be required to move out on/by Friday, July 31, 2026. 

You will need to contact Canada Post to have your once you move-out of Varsity Courts. We are unable to deal with any mail that is sent after you vacate, as Canada Post oversees all Varsity Courts mail.

  • If you have found a new lease off campus, you must give a minimum of 1 months notice prior to moving out.
  • A vacating request form can be filled out in your , under the Forms tab.