Cannabis at the University of Alberta
The university's regulations
Recreational cannabis is legal in Canada. In Alberta, people aged 18 and over can purchase cannabis and cannabis oil from stores and online. Public consumption will be permitted in Edmonton and Camrose, where University of Alberta campuses are located.
Cannabis on North Campus
- Smoking and vaping of cannabis products is permitted in a limited number of locations on campus. See the map here.
- Smoking and vaping of cannabis products inside residence buildings is not permitted.
- Growing cannabis plants in any university building (other than in approved research) is not permitted. This includes residences.
- Smoking and vaping of cannabis products is not permitted at university events, including student group events.
- Sales, advertising, branding and sponsorship of cannabis products on university campuses or at university events is not permitted.
Cannabis on South Campus
- Smoking and vaping of cannabis products is not permitted at South Campus.
Cannabis on Enterprise Square
- Smoking and vaping of cannabis products is not permitted on university property.
Cannabis on Campus Saint-Jean
- Smoking and vaping of cannabis products is permitted at one location on campus, near the parking exit and the Daridon pavilion. See the map here.
- Smoking and vaping of cannabis products inside residence buildings is not permitted.
- Growing cannabis plants in any university building (other than in approved research) is not permitted. This includes residences.
- Smoking and vaping of cannabis products is not permitted at university events, including student group events.
- Sales, advertising, branding and sponsorship of cannabis products on university campuses or at university events is not permitted.
Cannabis on Augustana Campus
- Smoking and vaping of cannabis is permitted in the plaza behind the library and at the Gazebo. See the map here.
- Smoking and vaping of cannabis products inside residence buildings is not permitted.
- Growing cannabis plants in any university building (other than in approved research) is not permitted. This includes residences.
- Smoking and vaping of cannabis products is not permitted at university events, including student group events.
- Sales, advertising, branding and sponsorship of cannabis products on university campuses or at university events is not permitted.
North Campus Smoking/Vaping Areas
The university has designated three locations on North Campus where legal smoking and vaping of cannabis products is permitted.
Two of locations are near university residences and will permit those of legal age to use cannabis close to home. One is adjacent to the Students' Union Building. The locations were chosen to try to balance the wishes of those who choose to use cannabis and those that don't wish to be near it.
The University of Alberta is one of the only campuses in Canada to permit the use of cannabis on its property. This was a conscious choice. The university believes it can do more good by allowing it to happen in the open, where the university can de-stigmatize cannabis and employ a harm reduction approach.
