Global Citizenship Cohort

The Faculty of Arts & Science Global Citizenship Cohort (GCC) offers a unique opportunity to connect some of your first-year courses around a common theme while interacting with a group of like-minded students. The theme for 2025/2026 (Fall 2025 start) is Dealing with Disagreement and Polarization (Coordinator: Dr. Katharina Stevens). We chose this theme because it is relevant in every part of the world, involves many interconnected issues and relates to ULethbridge’s foundational commitment to liberal education.

The GCC will bring together intellectually curious and globally aware students to form a cohort (or a small group of students banded together by a common thread) for a unique first-year academic experience. Participants will take select courses specific to their chosen theme — some of which will only be available to the cohort. Students will work closely with their instructors, build friendships with like-minded students, develop leadership skills and learn how they can have a positive impact on the world around them. Students in any Faculty of Arts & Science program can participate in the cohort. Students in other programs will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All students are encouraged to apply.

The GCC application deadline for Fall 2025 is June 30, 2025. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Entry into the cohort program is competitive, and space is limited.

We live in a global society with complex problems that need to be addressed by people who can see the big picture and who want to create a better tomorrow. You’ll learn how to approach issues from many different perspectives, link course work to real-life situations and make thoughtful, evidence-based decisions.

For more information, visit Global Citizenship Cohort.