New Student Orientation

New Student Orientation (NSO) provides valuable information on logistical (eg. accessing the online portal, obtaining your student ID/security card etc.) and student success information (navigating student finance, paying for education, learning supports, etc). The event takes place in September leading up to your first day of classes. 

Check back here often or watch your email for announcements about Fall 2025 Orientation.
 

Register for New Student Orientation

Registration for New Student Orientation will open in the summer.

Your new AUArts student account

Applicants who have paid their confirmation deposit will be eligible for a student account. 

Your AUArts student account is where faculty and staff will be connecting with you and grants you access to systems and apps at AUArts. An email with instructions for establishing your student account is distributed in May.

Course Registration

Applicants who have paid their confirmation deposit will be eligible for course registration. 

Course registration will open in the spring and happens in an online system called webService (Students). Emails with information will be sent following the set-up of your AUArts student account which grants access to webService (Students).

Student loans and awards

Need assistance funding your university education? Visit our Student Awards and Financial Aid page.

Enrolment Verification Letters

Enrolment Verification Letters can be used to access RESPs and other bank funds. An enrolment letter can be requested directly in webService (Students) following course registration.

Accessibility Services and Ac​ademic Accommodations

If you have a diagnosed chronic condition or limitation that would affect your success at AUArts, you may choose to provide the university with supportive documentation to develop an accommodation plan to assist in your academic and student success.

• Find out more about Accessibility Services
• Find out more about student supports

Program Planning 

If you have questions about your Program, make an appointment with one of our Student Academic Advisors.

Mosaic | AUArts' Learning Management System

• Mosaic is used to support classroom instruction through online content and provides a hub for online meeting collaborations.
• Visit Mosaic (with your AUArts account) for information and resources on how to log in and get started.

New Student IDs

Student IDs grant full access to campus and studios during operational hours.

Having a good hair day?
Email your JPG photo to myfuture@auarts.ca by August 16, so we can create your new AUArts Student ID card.
ID cards will be available for during New Student Orientation.

About your AUArts Student ID

Student IDs are required to gain access to the university and will be activated for the first day of classes.
You can use your Student ID to gain student discounts at some retailers and other services.

Photo Criteria

• Photo must have been taken within the last 90-days and must be in the likeness of your current appearance.
• It should capture from slightly above the top of the hair to the middle of the chest. Clothing must be worn.
• Eyes should be open and looking at the camera and your head should be positioned directly facing the camera. Eyeglasses should be worn if normally used and a natural expression is encouraged.
• Wear headpieces if worn daily for religious beliefs or medical reasons.
• Do not wear sunglasses, hats, or toques.
• No face masks or coverings.
• Do not have any other object or persons in the picture.
• It must be in colour.
• The background should be plain white or off-white.
• The photo must be in a JPG format.

Lockers

Students can rent a locker at AUArts to store their books, portfolios, supplies and tools on campus. Because of our limited number of lockers, priority for locker registration is given to first and second-year students who don’t have individual studio spaces.

Register for a locker in webService (Students) and select LOCK 100A. You only need to register once per school year.

Locker numbers and lock combinations will be assigned after September 1 and will be emailed to you by Facilities.

Student Housing

AUArts shares a campus with SAIT, and we are excited for you to join your AUArts community living at SAIT Residence.

Universal transit passes (UPass)

Information is available here.

Planning for your first day of classes

• Exact dates for Course Registration, New Student Orientation and your first day of classes will be shared as they are finalized.
• Check out the Academic Calendar for the academic schedule and other important dates for 2025-2026.

Here is a checklist of things you’ll need to do to be as successful as possible on your first day of classes!

• Visit MyApps(to navigate your student account)
• Print off your course schedule (webService) on MyApps
• Check your AUArts email often for communications regarding information sessions, registration, supply lists, course outlines and syllabi from your professors 
• Come prepared with at least a notebook and pen or pencils

We hope you find these tips useful. Please email admissions@auarts.ca if you have any comments or questions.