This information sheet is to help make your stay in Calgary a little easier. Below we have provided you with information about the City of Calgary and Mount Royal University.
City of Calgary:
The city website will link you to all the information about the City of Calgary. Maps of the city, transit service, local events, parks and recreational areas, restaurants, and shopping malls can be found online at www.calgary.ca.
Taxi Service
Here is a list of some of the local taxi companies, others can be found through the City of Calgary yellow pages.
Ø Airport Shuttle Service in Calgary, 403-568-1599
Ø Associated Cab, 403-299-1111
Ø Checker Cab, 403-299-9999
Ø Prestige Cabs, 403-730-9999
Events and Attractions – What is happening while you are here?
Ø Calgary Stampede at www.calgarystampede.com
Ø Calgary Tower at www.calgarytower.com
Ø Calgary Olympic Park at www.coda.ab.ca/cop
Ø Calgary Attractions at www.calgaryattractions.ca
Graduate Centre for Applied Psychology
GCAP faculty will be available through the summer institute. However, if an issue arises or you are unable to connect with a faculty member, please contact the Program Director:
Paul JerryProgram Director, Graduate Centre for Applied Psychology Athabasca University
Phone during SI: 1-403-502-6961 (cell, yes you can text this number)
Email:
Scent-Free Policy
GCAP promotes a scent-free environment. Some students and staff have environmental sensitivities and your cooperation would be very much appreciated. We request that you use unscented hygiene and hair products as much as possible. You may not wear perfumes or colognes at any time. Thank you for your participation.
Mount Royal University: www.mtroyal.ca
Location: MRULincolnParkCampus, located at 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW
Residence: www.mtroyal.ca/residence
Parking: www.mtroyal.ca/parking
Location: EA-1016
Summer Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
If you are staying in the Residence, parking is complimentary with your stay. Please ensure you indicate that you require parking upon check-in at Residence (not through Parking Services) so that they can provide you with the applicable residence parking permit. Short-term parking (less than 30 minutes) is free in Lot 2 for those staying in residence as well.
Non-resident participants may contact the Parking Office in person to pre-arrange their parking passes for the summer institute if they wish. The passes will also be available from the Parking Office on orientation day during the hours noted above. When you arrive on the first day, you will need to pay for parking in order to avoid being ticketed. Attendees will not be given a grace period on the first day in order to make these arrangements. The conference rate for parking in the Open Lots on campus is a monthly rate of $85/car. Alternatively, students can pay the daily rate of $8 per day in Lots A and B. Please contact the Parking Office for a list of recommended open lots. *Parking rates subject to vary based on type of pass purchased.
MRU Campus Maps:
http://www.mtroyal.ca/AboutMountRoyal/CampusesTours/CampusLocations/index.htm
• Lincoln Park Campus Street Map (community/city location)
• Interior Map – Level 1 (library, etc.)
• Interior Map – Level 2 (West entrance, cafeteria, etc.)
• Interior Map – Level 3 (Lincoln Park Room)
MRU Services and Facilities
Mount Royal Campus Card
Location: E251
Each of you will require a Campus Card that will provide you with access to various services and facilities at Mount Royal University during the summer institute. Please note that Campus Cards issued prior to May 1, 2006 are no longer valid.
Students will need to go to the Campus Card office as soon as they arrive to obtain their Campus Cards.
GCAP will cover the cost of your first Campus Card. A $10 replacement fee will be charged to the student if a replacement is required. Your card can be used to obtain student discounts at different merchants and businesses outside of MountRoyalUniversity.
Note to all returning students: if you have a Campus Card that was issued after May 1 of 2006, you do not need to obtain a new card; your card from last year will automatically be activated based on your student ID number.
Campus Cards will be issued to GCAP students and instructors through the Campus Card office. Please pick up your Campus Card on the Day 1 orientation (you will be guided to this as part of your campus tour.) The Campus Card office will remain open over the lunch hour. Make sure you are carrying your cards with you at all times. If you access the building after hours, Security may ask to see your Campus Card; if you are not carrying the card, you will be asked to leave the building.
Campus Card Office: E-251
Summer Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am – 4:00 pm (open over lunch hour)
Your Campus Card provides:
· Student or Employee ID· Library access / · Computer lab access
· Mount Royal Recreation facilities access
Recreation Facilities: www.mtroyal.ca/recreation
Passes:
For those staying in residence, a special rate for the Recreation Centre is available at a rate of 25% off the day pass and 10visit pass. The discounted rate breakdown for these passes is as follows (includes taxes):
· Day Pass: $8.66 inc tax(regular price $11.55)
· 10 Visit Pass: $74.03 inc tax(regular price $98.70)
A third option is to purchase a Spring/Summer Student Membership. This membership is valid from May-Aug, but can be prorated. The prorated rate in early July would be approx $50(tax included).
Access:
At the MRU Recreation Customer Service Centre, you must identify yourself as a GCAP Summer Institute participant and show your Residence Key to receive this rate.
Summer Hours for July 1 – August 31 (subject to change without notice):
Monday-Thursday 6:00 am – 10:00 pm
Friday 6:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday/Sunday/Holidays 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Food Services: http://www.mtroyal.ca/CampusServices/CampusResources/FoodServices/
There will be food service available on campus during your stay. Please note that hours and operations may vary.
Bookstore: bookstore.mtroyal.ca
Location: H100
Summer Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday/Sunday Closed