Eligibility
To be considered for special (mature) admission, you must meet the following criteria:
- You must be 21 years of age or older by the first day of classes.
- You must be entering the first year of study. Applicants who have completed 18 credit units or more of university-level credits are not eligible for special (mature) admission.
There is no application form for special (mature) admission. When you apply for admission, if you do not qualify based on regular admission requirements but you appear to meet the criteria above, the Admissions Office can offer the opportunity to be considered for special (mature) admission.
What we need
In order to be considered for special (mature) admission, you must first apply for admission following the standard steps to apply.
After we have reviewed your completed application and documents, if it is determined that you are a suitable candidate for special (mature) admission, we will ask you to submit:
- Proof of age
A copy of your driver’s license or birth certificate. - A written request for special (mature) admission
This is a letter explaining your college of choice, education and career goals, and overall desire to return to school. Speak to your ability to undertake university-level study and let us know whatever else you think might be relevant to your request for Special (Mature) Admission. - Your current resume
- This will help us understand what you have been up to since high school and how you have become the person you are today.
- Proof of other credentials (if applicable)
Copies of supporting documents covering any non-credit programs you might have completed (e.g. business college, job-related courses, Adult Basic Education, General Equivalency Diploma) should be included with your written submission.
Although you are only required to submit one application for admission and application fee, you will be required to prepare a separate package of supporting documents for each college to which you are being considered for special (mature) admission.
Things to know
- Specific Grade 12 subjects are pre-requisites to enter particular areas of study at USask.
For example, Grade 12 pre-calculus mathematics, chemistry and physics with a minimum of 70% mark in each are required to be eligible for admission to the College of Engineering. - Some colleges may require you to appear for an interview as part of the admission procedure.
- If you are accepted, you may be restricted to fewer classes in your first year of study.
- It is recommended that you take advantage of the study skills workshops offered by the University Library.
Special (mature) admission is competitive and admission is not guaranteed. The admission decision is based on your written submission, demonstrated academic potential, successful completion of the required prerequisite subjects and, in some cases, an interview.