NSA UCalgary Nigerian Students' Association Join NSA

University of Calgary · Est. 2018

Home away from home —we are NSA.

NSA is a student-led community where Nigerian and non-Nigerian students can meet people, make friends, experience Nigerian culture, find mentorship, and create opportunities that go beyond the classroom. Most importantly, we want you to feel like you belong here.

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Why NSA

A place to arrive, connect, and grow.

University can feel big and overwhelming, especially when you are figuring things out on your own. NSA is a place where you can show up, meet someone new, and know there are people who have your back.

We bring together students across programs, years, backgrounds, and experiences. We celebrate the many cultures and traditions within Nigeria while making room for honest conversations, new friendships, and plenty of fun. You do not have to be Nigerian to join us. If you are curious, respectful, and ready to celebrate with us, you are welcome.

  • Culture

    Food. Music. Fashion. Language. Vibes. Nigeria has many cultures, and all of them are represented here.

  • Connection

    One of the best parts of NSA is the people. Friendships and networks that make a large university feel more personal.

  • Growth

    We want you to join at any time, stay connected through your final year, and still feel part of the community after graduation.

Community in motion

The moments that bring us together.

From first-week introductions to our biggest cultural celebrations, each event is another way to find your people.

September Community

Back-to-School Events

Start the year with your people. Meet new faces, reconnect with old ones, and discover what NSA is all about.

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Membership

One membership. A community for all four years.

A single membership connects you to the people, events, mentorship, and opportunities that make UCalgary feel a little more like home.

NSA UCalgary

Student membership

Community that follows you beyond campus.

Culture. Mentorship. Opportunity. Belonging.

2026—2027

$12 / academic year

  • Priority event access

    Get first access to tickets and priority registration for major NSA events.

  • Mentorship pairing

    Connect with upper-year and alumni mentors who can share their experiences and advice on navigating university and beyond.

  • Executive eligibility

    Members can run for executive positions for the upcoming school year and help shape NSA's future.

  • NSA Newsletter

    Stay in the loop on events, scholarships, mentorships, and other opportunities for members.

One payment

$12 for the entire academic year
Become a member

Open to all UCalgary students.

Student leadership

A team that makes community happen.

We are students too, balancing school, work, friendships, family, and everything else that comes with university. That shared experience is why we work to create a place where people can come as they are, meet others who understand them, and feel at home.

Meet the executive team
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Direction

Governance, advocacy, and long-term vision.

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Community

Member care, mentorship, and belonging.

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Experiences

Events, culture, and moments worth remembering.

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Growth

Partnerships, communications, and resources.

Partnerships

Back the students building what comes next.

Partners help us keep events accessible, invest in student growth, and create experiences that reach across campus.

  • Reach an engaged student community
  • Support cultural and career programming
  • Build an authentic campus partnership
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Stay connected

Find your way into the community.

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