All event times are in Central Standard Time (CST), which Saskatchewan observes year-round. If you are joining us from another province or country, be sure to adjust for the time difference.

Open House

Decorative image promoting Open House

If you are planning for your future and wondering what life as a USask student is like, don't miss our annual Open House event, taking place on Friday, Sept. 20!

Join us in person at our beautiful main campus in Saskatoon, SK for a full day of learning opportunities, including an information fair and live presentations and demonstrations taking place across the university.

Friday, Sept. 20, 2024
Main campus in Saskatoon
Prospective undergraduate students and parents

Arts and Science Virtual Information Session

Join the College of Arts and Science on Zoom to learn more about:

  • Programs
  • Admission requirements
  • Research and experiential learning opportunities
  • Where an Arts and Science degree can lead you
  • Anything else you're curious about!

Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024
6 - 7 pm CST
Zoom
Prospective undergraduate students

Friday, Sept. 27, 2024
8 - 9 am CST
Zoom
Prospective undergraduate students 

Learn English at USask!

Join us to learn about the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program offered at the USask Language Centre. The EAP program offers you a pathway to the undergraduate degree programs and helps you develop language, cultural and academic skills that will give you an advantage in your university studies, your career and your life. In this webinar, you will learn about EAP program features, the entry requirements, and the application process. You will also learn about many undergraduate degree program options, co-op and internship opportunities, scholarships and more.

Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024
7 - 8 pm CST
Online

Friday, Sept. 13, 2024
8 - 9 am CST
Online

Admissions and Programs Presentation

Learn more about the excellent undergraduate student experience offered at USask at this virtual information sessions, which includes a brief presentation followed by a question-and-answer period. We will introduce you to our undergraduate programs, admission requirements, scholarships and bursaries and other opportunities you need to know about as you prepare for your future. Bring your curiosity and your questions. We look forward to introducing you to our inspired community.

Tuesday, October 8, 2024
6:30 - 7:30 pm CST
Online

Tuesday, November 12, 2024
6:30 - 7:30 pm CST
Online

USASK EXPRESS

Join USASK EXPRESS, where we will walk you through applying to university step-by-step in direct-entry undergraduate programs in the Colleges of Agriculture and Bioresources, Arts and Science, Education, Engineering, Kinesiology and Edwards School of Business for the 2025-2026 academic year.

At the application workshop, a USask representative will lead you through applying to university step-by-step.

If you are an eligible student who submit their application at a USASK EXPRESS event, meet the admission requirements for your program and provide all of the required documents like transcripts, you could receive a decision within one week.

Tuesday, October 22, 2024
6:30 - 7:30 pm CST
Online
Prospective undergraduate students

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
6:30 - 7:30 pm CST
Online
Prospective undergraduate students

USask Scholarship Information Session

Learn more about scholarship opportunities for new undergraduate students, including how to apply for USask's Competitive Entrance Awards. These awards include numerous scholarships and bursaries valued between $500-$32,000 that can be accessed by many students with diverse experiences. A question and answer period will follow a brief presentation. Bring your curiosity and your questions!

This event is for students interested in undergraduate studies and scholarship opportunities at USask.

Thursday, November 14, 2024
3 - 4 pm CST
Online
Prospective undergraduate international students

Thursday, November 21, 2024
7 - 8 pm CST
Online
Prospective undergraduate students

USask Residence Information Session

The Residence office at USask has prepared an online session to inform participants about options of living on and off campus. This session is to be facilitated by the Student Recruitment office.

Tuesday, October 29, 2024
12 - 1 pm pm CST
Online
Prospective undergraduate students

Chat with USask

Wednesdays (6-8 pm) and Fridays (1-3 pm)
Online
Prospective undergraduate (bachelor's) students

Questions about admission requirements, scholarships, housing and other information you'd like to know before applying? You can book a 20-minute appointment with a USask representative to answer any questions you have before becoming a USask student.

Appointments are available for students interested in applying to undergraduate programs in the Colleges of Agriculture and Bioresources, Arts and Science, Education, Engineering, Kinesiology and the Edwards School of Business.

Please note that we will not be able to address inquiries about the status of applications for admission that have already been submitted. If you have already applied and have questions about your application, please contact the Admissions Office by email at admissions@usask.ca or by phone at 306-966-5788.

Instagram Live events

Follow the @usask.future.students Instagram channel to be notified of upcoming live events, and visit the channel anytime to find videos from all of our past live events!

School visits and education fairs

Varies
Varies
In-person and online

We visit schools and attend education fairs online and in-person around the world to speak about the excellent student experience you will have at the University of Saskatchewan. We will introduce our programs, admission requirements, scholarships and bursaries and other opportunities you need to know about as you prepare for your future. 

Check our events listing to see all our scheduled events.

Major annual events

Open House

Open House

September

Open House is our annual event for prospective students to explore life as a USask student.

Indigenous Student Experience Day

A black-and-white rendering of the Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre superimposed over a green background featuring USask's Indigenous symbols in white

May

Indigenous Student Experience Day is an annual event for Métis, First Nations and Inuit students in high school featuring cultural and academic experiences designed to introduce you and your supporters to the USask campus and community.

U-Start

U-Start

May-June

U-Start pre-orientation workshops are designed to connect new, admitted undergraduate students with your classmates, college and student supports, and help you prepare for class registration in June.

Welcome events for new students

Pictured: Students attending welcome activities in the Bowl

September and January

Welcome events for new students are held at the beginning of the fall term (September) and winter term (January). You'll be invited to take part in various activities to support your transition to USask and welcome you to the university community.