Monthly emails
Our monthly emails are the best way for you to receive timely updates about USask programs, requirements, deadlines, events and much more.
Our latest issue:
- September 2025: This week: Open House and 2026-2027 applications open! | Explore careers in Rehab Science | PA Open House | and more!
- August 2025: Open House on Sept. 19 | Opening day for 2026-2027 applications | USask Counsellor Day and online counsellor info session | and more!
- June 2025: Fall 2025, Winter 2026 registration now open; Encourage students to apply for Nursing Prep; SAVE-THE-DATE Open House; and more!
- May 2025: Planning for fall and winter registration, U-Start, new financial planning estimator tool, and more!
- April 2025: May 1 deadline, U-Start, Leaning Communities sign-up, ISED deadline, and more!
- March 2025: Upcoming events and resources for Indigenous students, important deadlines and dates, and more!
- February 2025: Feb. 15 application deadline; Mar. 1 awards deadline; Register for summer classes; and much more!
- January 2025: Last chance to nominate a Schulich Leader and apply for Residence; Nursing Prep pathway; Supports for Indigenous Edwards students; and more!
- December 2024: Schulich leaders nomination deadline; Residence deadline; Edwards study abroad options; and more!
- November 2024: Admission and Best and Brightest deadlines; Residence applications open; Nursing parent page; and more!
- October 2024: Three reasons to apply by Dec 1; Register now for upcoming activites; Residence applications open in November; and more!
- September 2024: Applications now open for 2025-2026; Online counsellor info session on Oct. 10, other upcoming fall activities for students; Early admission initiative for USask Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, upcoming nursing info sessions; Book a presentation from USask medical students!; USask Prince Albert Campus Open House Oct. 25
- August 2024: Open House; 2025-2026 applications; USask Counsellor Day and Counsellor Info Session; Learn English at USask sessions; and more!
Authorized education agencies and agent representatives will automatically receive monthly communications.
Events, tours and fairs
Counsellor info sessions
USask's Student Recruitment team regularly hosts information sessions for school counsellors, post-secondary coordinators, academic advisors and other supporters of prospective students. At these sessions, we aim answer your questions and help you support your students with the application process to USask's direct- and non-direct entry programs.
Counsellor info sessions have concluded for this fall. To request a recording of the online counsellor information session, please email admission.events@usask.ca.
Recruitment events
The best way for you and your students to connect with us to learn more about USask and about our excellent programs is to attend events and presentations offered virtually and in-person by the USask Student Recruitment team and college partners throughout the year. These include:
- Our annual Open House in the fall where we showcase the beauty of the main USask campus in Saskatoon and the quality of our colleges, programs, services and USask student experiences
- The USask Prince Albert Campus Open House designed to showcase USask's campus and programs available in 'the Gateway to the North'
- Indigenous Student Experience Day held in the spring to introduce Métis, First Nations and Inuit students in high school and their supporters to our welcoming community
- Application workshops, admissions and programs presentations, college information sessions, and more
Group campus tours
Teachers, counsellors, agents or youth leaders are welcome to contact us to request an exclusive tour for groups of 5+ students in Grade 10 or older interested in exploring post-secondary education opportunities.
With each tour lasting approximately 1.5 hours, your group will be able to explore our beautiful campus in Saskatoon with one of our student ambassadors as your guide. You'll visit study, academic, and social spaces, and learn more about USask's history providing education and service to the province and the world.
Note: Each group needs a group leader such as a teacher, counsellor, or youth leader to arrange a tour. In your email, please include possible tour dates, preferred times and the number and ages of participants.
Students can also book a campus tour for themselves and a limited number of guests such as family members through our regular campus tour booking tool.
Book visits and fairs
Do you have an event coming up you would like us to attend, or would you like to request a visit from a USask representative? You can book us for:
- Virtual and in-person school visits
- Education and career fairs in Canada and internationally**
- Counsellor events to share what's new or need-to-know about USask this year
- Admissions and awards application workshops to guide future students through the application process
** Authorized agencies and agent representatives can contact agents@usask.ca regarding international education and career fairs.
Join us virtually for our All about ArtSci Info Series led by our recruitment team! These sessions are designed to give you an overview of everything you need to know about becoming an Arts and Science student. From exploring our wide range of programs to understanding the admissions process and what steps to take after receiving your offer, our recruitment team is here to guide you through it all.
If you are unable to attend one of the scheduled information sessions, email artsci.recruitment@usask.ca to arrange a virtual information session for your students or to learn more about Arts and Science programs and admission requirements.
Contact Brayden Glynn, Undergraduate Recruitment & Programs Advisor at Edwards School of Business, or call 306-966-1307 to book school visits, classroom workshops or virtual presentations.
The USask College of Medicine offers a uniq high school outreach program called PrairieMD!
PrairieMD is a student-driven presentation that will allow your high school students to hear a medical student’s journey into the MD program, the process of applying to medical school, and learn about career opportunities working in medicine. If you have any questions, please email med.admissions@usask.ca.
NOTE: The PrairieMD program is only available for high schools in Saskatchewan, Canada.
Find out how to become a registered nurse at USask!
You are invited to a Zoom presentation at 3 pm Saskatchewan time on the third Wednesday of every month between August 2025 and July 2026. Please register for the presentation to receive the link and other important information! In the meantime, if you have questions, feel free to email undergradnursing.advising@usask.ca.
If you are unable to attend one of the scheduled information sessions, our advisors will come to you! Email undergradnursing.advising@usask.ca to arrange an in-person information session for your students, to set up another Zoom presentation, or to learn more about the USask Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
Admission advising guide
About the University of Saskatchewan
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is leading the way in finding innovative solutions to global challenges.
Research in key areas, such as water and food security, energy and mineral resources, and human-animal-environment health is enhanced by our world-class facilities, including the Canadian Light Source synchrotron, VIDO-InterVac, and the Sylvia Fedoruk Centre for Nuclear Innovation.
USask is ready with flexible learning opportunities, hands-on training and customized programming to help students reach their goals. With a rich cultural community unlike anywhere else, USask is a place where opportunities to learn, grow and connect are without limit.
More than 26,600 students are preparing for future careers through USask’s diverse, in-demand areas of study—from business, education, and the arts to engineering, agriculture and the health sciences.
Join USask’s community of passionate leaders, protectors, gamechangers and champions and prepare to solve the latest global challenges in a place that is as unique as you are.
Be You. Be What the World Needs.
How to apply for undergraduate programs
Selecting a USask program and learning how to apply are the most important steps for a future student.
We have gathered some resources and created an application guide to help you assist student plan their post-secondary education at USask and apply for our programs.
Our step-by-step application guide explains how to apply and important tasks to plan for before and after applying.
If you are an agent representative, please refer to your on-boarding package for instructions about how to apply for USask programs on behalf of students. To inquire about becoming one of our authorized agent representatives, please contact us at agents@usask.ca.
Admission requirements and deadlines
When should students apply for a USask program? What are the admission requirements?
Requirements and deadlines depend on applicants' circumstances. Below is a collection of documents to help you navigate our admission process. You can also print them for your students to supplement our web content and viewbooks and brochures.
Requirements listed by Canadian province/territory:
English language proficiency requirements
Do you work with international students or students whose first language is not English? Our English language proficiency page contains information students need to know to submit proof after applying.
Scholarships, bursaries and awards
Learn about the USask scholarships, bursaries and awards students can apply for, or for which they are considered automatically.
Residence
Students should explore housing options and apply early for our USask Residences. Applications open in November and are considered in the order in which they were received.
Students do not need to wait for an offer of admission to apply to live in residence.
Promotional materials
We've designed the resources below to help you share important information about USask with your students.
The informational videos in this section are also helpful to familiarize students with USask.
Viewbooks and brochures
We've created undergraduate viewbooks and college brochures to help you guide future students who want to apply to USask.
Our viewbooks contain useful info and lots of photos that showcase our campus and student life. Our college-specific brochures offer detailed information about specific areas of study.
Resources for admitted students
Once students receive their admission letters, a whole new set of questions may arise.
Preparing for university
USask's New Students page is a great resource for any newly admitted student.
Also, every year in May and June we offer U-Start, events that help admitted undergraduate students transition to university and learn important things such as class registration.
Tuition and costs
Budgeting is an important part of preparing for post-secondary education. Students should review estimated tuition and student fees to get an idea of what to budget for, and then consider sources of funding. They can find more information on our Tuition and costs page.
International student guide
The USask international student guide contains critical information for newly admitted international students, from immigration matters to information on working and living in Canada.
Contact us
For agent business-related questions, such as:
- Recruitment partnership inquiries
- Representation at international fairs
- Invoicing and procedures
Are we missing anything? Let us know if you would like to see information added to this page.