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

Graphic image with icons depicting University of Saskatchewan buildings and the words USask 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, September 25!

Join us for a full day of learning opportunities, including live presentations and demonstrations taking place across the university, an information fair featuring USask's network of student services, and tours of popular places and spaces.

Friday, September 25, 2026
Main campus in Saskatoon
Prospective undergraduate students, and parents and counsellors

Vetavision

An instructor demonstrates how veterinary students use a full-size model of a horse in their veterinary courses

Vetavision is a student-run open house at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) that takes place every two years. The two-day event opens up the veterinary college to the public to showcase the veterinary profession and to highlight the many roles of veterinarians in animal health, public health, research, industry and community service. Tickets for daily admission can be purchased on entry. Pre-registration is not required, with the exception of the Pre-Vet Night event.

 Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26, 2026
Western College of Veterinary Medicine
Open to the public
Tickets for daily admission can be purchased on entry

Chat with USask

Wednesdays (6-8 pm) and Fridays (9-11 am and 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.

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 group of four Indigenous students in the ITEP program are seated or standing behind a chair in the library reviewing information on a laptop computer

Spring and Fall

Indigenous Student Experience Day is a campus-wide event designed to give Indigenous high school students a fun, welcoming introduction to university life at USask. Build your familiarity with campus, learn about diverse pathways into university, connect with Elders and Knowledge Keepers, faculty, staff, and current Indigenous students, and create positive memories that can help you envision yourself at USask.

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: A student poses for a photo with USask Huskies mascot, Howler, at Fall Welcome

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.