We Are GREEN+GOLD
At the U of A, GREEN+GOLD Day is every day.
It’s how we recognize the people who make our university community vibrant, inclusive and innovative. Whether you’re a student or part of our faculty, staff, alumni or partnerships, join us in celebrating our school colours. Wearing GREEN+GOLD and spreading school spirit throughout our campuses and communities impacts each and every one of us. It’s a powerful reminder that we all belong!
GREEN+GOLD Spirit Days
Spirit Days are special events where we celebrate our school colours on a grander scale. GREEN+GOLD Spirit Days happen throughout the year — so keep watch here for updates on the next one!
GREEN+GOLD Home Opener and Tailgate
Mark your calendar: Our U of A Golden Bears Football Team takes on the University of Saskatchewan Huskies at our Home Opener Game! Show your pride, show your spirit!
- Date: Friday, August 29, 2025
- Time: Tailgate party starting at 4:30PM | Game Kickoff at 6:30PM
- Location: Foote Field at South Campus (11601 68 Ave NW, Edmonton)
- Tickets:
- U of A Students are FREE! (Tickets released on Monday, August 25). More student ticket info can be found here
- Full-time U of A Staff: (Tickets released on Tuesday, August 19). 35% off discount on General Admission tickets (up to 5 tickets per staff member) for all GREEN+GOLD Spirit Games
- U of A Alumni: Alumni tickets - 25% off discount on General Admission tickets (up to 5 tickets per alumni) for all GREEN+GOLD Spirit Games
Further details can be found on the event listing page.
GREEN+GOLD Spirit Day: Week of Welcome
Week of Welcome (WOW) is your first-week celebration! WOW is a jam-packed event with something for everyone. Friday, September 5th, you’re invited to claw your way to awesome prizes with the GREEN+GOLD grab located inside the WoW Village tent! With fun and games set up throughout Quad it's a great way to celebrate our GREEN+GOLD school spirit!
- Date: Friday, Sept 5, 2025
- Time: 11am - 3pm
- Location: Quad (North Campus), inside WoW Village Tent
- Details: Join the fun and try your luck playing the GREEN+GOLD Grab claw machine! Every play wins paw-some swag to help you show off your GREEN+GOLD pride on Fridays.
FREE GREEN+GOLD Orientation T-shirts
Orientation is your welcome to the U of A! And for the first students at each of the following events, we have free GREEN+GOLD t-shirts to share with you (while supplies last) to help you get ready for #TGIGGF! Check out the following events for your chance to snag one, and wear your U of A school colours proudly.
- Date: Tuesday, August 29 to Saturday, Sept 6, 2025
- Location: Various:
- Augustana Orientation | Aug 25 | Chapel, Faith and Life Centre | 9:00 am, 11:00 am, and 1:00 pm
- GREEN+GOLD Spirit Day Event: Home Opener Football Game | Aug 29 | Foote field | Starting at 4:30pm
- New Student Orientation | Aug 30 & 31 | Main Quad | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
- Campus Kick-Off | September 1 | Main Quad | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
- Graduate Student Orientation | September 3| Dinwoodie Lounge | 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
TGIGGF: THANK GOODNESS IT'S GREEN+GOLD FRIDAYS
We’re taking our own spin on the classic TGIF!
Thank Goodness It’s GREEN+GOLD Fridays (or #TGIGGF) are where we celebrate our U of A school spirit and our vibrant community one colourful Friday at a time!
Whether it's your favourite green t-shirt, head-to-toe U of A swag or an understated touch of gold with a lapel pin, show your spirit in a way that feels good to you. Subtle or bold, go GREEN+GOLD!
Special #TGIGGF Deals!
Take advantage of special offers across campus, as long as you are wearing GREEN+GOLD and showing off your school spirit!
- Lister Dining Hall: TGIGGF $10 all-you-can-eat lunch entry at Lister Dining Hall!
GREEN+GOLD+GLOBAL
Show Your U of A Spirit Around the World!
No matter where life takes you—whether you're exploring new places, living abroad, or back in your home country—we want to see your University of Alberta pride in action!
Share photos of yourself reppin' your U of A gear in locations across the globe. Snap a shot in your favorite hoodie, scarf or jersey and let the world know you're part of the GREEN+GOLD family.
How to Get Involved:
- Email your photos directly to us at alumni@ualberta.ca
- Submit to our Google form
- Or post on social media and tag @ualbertaalumni
- Don’t forget to use the hashtags #GreenGoldGlobal and #UAlberta
You might even get featured on U of A’s official channels!
Let’s show how far GREEN+GOLD pride reaches—from Edmonton to everywhere.
How to get involved:
- Email your photos directly to us at alumni@ualberta.ca
- Submit to our Google form
- Or post on social media and tag @ualbertaalumni
- Don’t forget to use the hashtags #GreenGoldGlobal and #UAlberta
You might even get featured on U of A’s official channels!
Let’s show how far GREEN+GOLD pride reaches—from Edmonton to everywhere.
Are You Team Green or Gold?
Discover your team colour. Are you a vibrant Green or a sparkling Gold? Find out!
Behold the GREEN+GOLD
Snap a selfie with Guba and Patches, paint your face green and gold or throw on your favourite U of A spirit wear (think hoodie, vintage letter jacket, tartan tie) — the point is, it’s all up to you! Just don’t forget to tag us on social media using @ualberta or #Ualberta when you show off your school spirit!
Why Green + Gold?
The University of Alberta has been home to green and gold since October 13, 1908. That’s the day the university’s Senate (functioning like our current day Board of Governors), at the suggestion of Marion Kirby Alexander, made the dynamic duo our official colours.
Green represents the vast prairie land flanked by deep spruce forests and symbolizes hope and optimism. Gold represents the harvest fields and symbolizes the light of knowledge. It’s also no coincidence that our lustrous river valley dons green and gold fall foliage!
These colours have evolved beyond mere pigments on our palette — they embody our school pride, resilience and identity. Today, green and gold adorns athletic team jerseys, convocation caps and a huge range of spiritwear. Our colours not only remind us of our rich heritage, but also serve as a vibrant canvas for our future stories.