Arts and Science: The College of Possibilities

Discover the College of Arts and Science and unlock a world of opportunities tailored to your unique interests and ambitions. With almost 100 degree and certificate programs, we are the largest, most diverse college at USask. Come to this session, and you’ll learn more about:

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

Biomedical Sciences: A Gateway to Health and Related Professions

Are you interested in knowing more about viruses, bacteria, human physiology, pharmacology or how cells work? In this interactive session, you’ll have the opportunity to chat with current students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science (BSc [BMSC]) and experience hands-on demonstrations. Degrees in the biomedical sciences provide the strongest foundation for further training in healthcare-related professional programs and graduate studies. BMSC programs serve as an excellent entry point for your admission application into programs including medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, optometry, veterinary medicine, graduate and postdoctoral studies and more.

Student Panels

Ever wonder what it's really like to be an Arts and Science student? Join one of our panels with current students who are eager to share their unique journeys and insights with you. Get answers to your questions about classes, opportunities to get involved on campus, and transitioning to university life. Discover how our programs prepare you for exciting career opportunities and meaningful extracurricular activities. This is your chance to connect with those who have been where you are now and take a glimpse into your future!

Choose a panel based on your program of interest:

Fine Arts and Humanities Student Panel

Art History | Classical, Medieval and Renaissance Studies | Drama | English | French | History | Modern Languages | Music | Philosophy | Studio Art

Social Sciences Student Panel

Anthropology | Business Economics | Indigenous Studies | International Studies | Linguistics | Political Studies | Psychology | Regional and Urban Planning | Sociology | Women’s and Gender Studies

Science Student Panel

Applied Computing | Applied Mathematics | Biology | Chemistry | Computer Science | Environmental Biology | Environmental Science | Food Science | Geology | Geophysics | Hydrology | Mathematical Physics | Mathematics | Palaeobiology | Physics | Psychology | Statistics | Toxicology

The World Needs Educators

Interested in becoming a teacher? Join us for an information session for prospective Education students. Come and see what the College of Education has to offer! College representatives will share a brief presentation about the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree program, admission requirements, and the various program route options offered at the University of Saskatchewan. A question and answer period will follow the presentation. Swag and prizes will also be available!

Indigenous Business

Learn more about the importance of Indigenous business in Canada, and how Edwards builds meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities.

Edwards School of Business Information Session

Join us to learn more about the Edwards School of Business undergraduate programs including the Bachelor of Commerce, Certificates in Business and Entrepreneurship, and the Indigenous Business Administration Certificate.

Networking 101

Learn the basics of networking at our hands-on Networking 101 session lead by the Edwards Career Services Team.

Experiential Learning at Edwards

Learn about the experiential learning opportunities at Edwards. Session is lead by a faculty member that has facilitated recent experiential learning classes.

Explore Engineering

Learn about our new first-year program that has chances to try again, more supports, study squads, and hands-on learning. We'll also cover scholarships, engineering careers, and the variety of majors and programs we offer. Whether you're already interested in engineering or just exploring your options, this session can help you decide if engineering is the right path for you.

Experience Chemical Engineering: Innovation and Impact in Everyday Life

Come visit our Chemical Engineering lab and learn how engineers impact our everyday lives! From food and medicine to oil and plastics, and from cosmetics to clothing, engineers play a crucial role in creating the products you love. This hands-on experience will show you the exciting ways engineers contribute to society and help you see if a career in engineering is right for you.

Experience Environmental Engineering: At the Intersection of Engineering and Public Health

Learn how environmental engineers promote public health and keep our environment safe! The discipline of Environmental Engineering area of practice involves ensuring we have safe, clean water, ensuring what we flush down into the sewer doesn’t get us sick, ensuring the waste we throw away doesn’t harm the groundwater, and contaminated sites are properly reclaimed to a similar original state. The following demonstration lab will peer into the experiments environmental engineers use to ensure clean and adequate amounts of drinking water we use in our daily lives.

Experience Engineering: Hands-on Insights into Water Safety

Get ready for a hands-on lab experience! Join us to explore dams, weirs, water movement, and discover how engineers contribute to making our world safer. This session is designed to give you practical insights into engineering and help you understand the vital role engineers play in shaping our environment.

How to Design a Hip Implant: Engineering and Biomedical Devices

Together with the instructor, students will walk through a typical design process, specifically pertaining to the design of a hip implant to treat osteoarthritis, a debilitating joint disease marked by pain and disability. In this session students will learn about biomedical design, analysis tools used for biomedical research, as well as the role of the engineer, surgeon, and patient in the biomedical design process.

Opportunities in Kinesiology

Ever wonder what Kinesiology is all about? Do you wonder what students do with their Kinesiology degree? Do you wonder what a Kinesiology degree looks like? Come to a session, offered by the College of Kinesiology, to find out more about the program and learn about possible career paths. Join us for a session with some of our Kinesiology Academic Team (KAT) to find out why Kinesiology could be for you.

Introduction to Physician Assistant Studies: The Future of Healthcare in Saskatchewan

Join by Zoom

Be a part of the change: Join us to explore the Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program at the University of Saskatchewan and be part of the transformative change in healthcare. Physician Assistants are key players in the healthcare system, working alongside physicians and allied healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.

Our inaugural MPAS program features a robust and innovative curriculum that blends theoretical knowledge with hands-on clinical experience, empowering learners with the tools and technology to excel as adaptable practitioners. Structured to promote interprofessional education, our curriculum enables students to collaborate and learn alongside peers from various healthcare disciplines, preparing them for diverse clinical environments now and in the future.

If you are passionate about making a significant impact in healthcare, this session is for you. Discover how you can transform our healthcare as a Physician Assistant. Be ready to embark on a rewarding career path, improving access and quality of care for our communities.

Introduction to Pathology: The Science Behind the Cure

The practice of pathology and laboratory medicine is referred to as “the science behind the cure”. Clinicians who work in pathology and laboratory medicine are referred to as “the doctors’ doctor”. 70-80% of decisions about patient care are based on information obtained from the hospital laboratory. Clinicians who work in laboratory medicine provide vital information in direct treatment of infections, cancer, bleeding disorders, genetic abnormalities, diabetes, kidney disease, abnormalities in pregnancy or newborns and much more. Laboratory clinicians are at the heart of patient care. If you are interested in contributing to improved health care, we invite you to this exciting information session!

Robotics in Virtual Healthcare

In response to an increasing demand for timely access to quality healthcare for rural and remote populations, governments and healthcare institutions are investing in virtual care solutions to address the challenge. Robotics has occupied a role in the provision of virtual care, and Saskatchewan is a global leader in the implementation of some of the most advanced technology including remote presence robotics and telerobotic ultrasonography. With the establishment of the Virtual Health Hub, Saskatchewan will pioneer an innovative healthcare delivery model to provide real time access to essential healthcare services for populations across the country.

Saskatchewan’s Medical School

As Saskatchewan's Medical School, the College of Medicine exists primarily to serve the residents of the province. We are leaders in improving the health and well-being of the people of Saskatchewan and the world. Our school values diversity and we strive to have an incoming Doctor of Medicine (MD) class that reflects the diversity of our province. The undergraduate medical education program is a fully accredited four-year program leading to the MD degree. After earning the MD degree, students apply for postgraduate training in the specialty of their choice. All four years of the MD program will be offered at both the Saskatoon and Regina campuses. Join us for information from admissions staff and current medical learners in a Q&A-style panel.

Introduction to Family Medicine: Choose Your Own Adventure

Family doctors provide high quality comprehensive health care to the communities they serve. Family doctors are front-line physicians who are generally the first health practitioner that patients seek out when health issues arise. Working with interprofessional teams, they provide comprehensive care to their patients - often over the entire life cycle. No day is the same in a full-scope family practice! Family physicians are versatile. They adapt and change over time, along with the family doctors' interests and preferences. Family medicine is a 'choose your own adventure'! You have the flexibility to build your practice in many ways: obstetrics, emergency medicine, sports medicine, rural and remote, geriatrics, sleep medicine, hospitalist, palliative care, addictions medicine... it's up to you!

Physical Therapy: The Profession, Admissions Process and Opportunities

Physical therapy is often described as "the science of movement and recovery." Physical therapists, known as the movement experts, play a critical role in patient care, helping individuals recover from injuries, manage chronic conditions, and improve overall physical function. These professionals work with patients suffering from a wide range of conditions, including sports injuries, neurological disorders, cardiovascular issues, and post-surgical recovery. Through tailored exercise plans, hands-on therapy, and patient education, physical therapists empower individuals to achieve optimal health and mobility. Join us for an enlightening information session where we will delve into the rewarding career of physical therapy, explore the admissions process for physical therapy programs, and discuss the numerous opportunities available in this dynamic field. If you are passionate about helping others achieve their best physical health, this session is for you!

Experience nursing!

What do nursing do? What does it feel like to be a nurse? Come experience our hands-on session to try some nursing skills.

I am interested in nursing!

Nursing is one of the most in-demand careers with limitless possibilities. You are invited to come and learn what it takes to become a nurse through USask! Find out about high school and second year entrance requirements, what classes you need to take and other tips. Trained advisors will be present to answer all of your questions.

Nutrition and Dietetics

Dietetics is the profession that translates the science of nutrition into practice to promote health. Find out how you can become a registered dietitian and learn about excellent career opportunities in clinical dietetics, food service administration and public health nutrition, among others. Learn about nutrition assessment tools, hear about the unique practicum program, and get to taste some great food!

Pharmacy

Come and see how pharmacy is changing. Pharmacists are taking on expanded roles as medication management experts to prevent adverse drug events and provide optimal drug therapy outcomes for their patients. Pharmacy practice includes a patient-centred care approach allowing pharmacists to deliver expanded services such as patient education, prescribing and adapting medications, and administration of injections.

Tour and Student Panel

Start with a tour of the STM building along side a therapy dog, learning about the additional benefits Arts and Science students are eligible for through St. Thomas More College (like extra scholarships!). Next, you'll hear from current students about their university experience during a panel discussion. Ask questions like how they chose what to study, what the hardest part about first-year was, and anything else you want to know!

Veterinary Medicine

Come join us and learn more about the veterinary medicine profession, admission requirements and processes to apply to the four-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program offered at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM). As well, Vetavision will be running Sept 20 & 21.

Apply on the Spot Application Workshop

Already know that you want to be a USask student next year? Want help with submitting your application? Sign up for this session to apply on the spot where we'll walk you step-by-step through applying to USask's undergraduate direct-entry programs in the Colleges of Agriculture and Bioresources, Arts and Science, Education, Engineering, Kinesiology and Edwards School of Business. We will have USask admissions staff help you with the application and answer any questions you may have. Come prepared with your academic transcript and method of payment for your $120 application fee (credit card preferred, cheque accepted). You could receive a decision within one week if you join Apply on the Spot session and provide required documents (e.g. transcripts) that show you meet the requirements for your program. Be the first of your friends to get into university!

Scholarships and Bursaries

Want help paying for your education? Looking for a reward for all your hard work so far? This session will given an overview of awards available to incoming students at the University of Saskatchewan.

Campus Tours

Join us for a campus tour and learn the locations of important student services on campus. Lasting approximately 45 minutes, tours are led by current students who can introduce you to what life as a USask student is like. You will tour several key buildings such as Place Riel, Marquis Hall, and Murray Library. Bring your curiosity and your questions. We look forward to introducing you to our inspired community!

Residence Tour - Voyageur Place

Want to know what it feels like to be part of the pack and to Live with Us? Join us on campus for a tour of one of USask student residences—Voyageur Place—and explore residence options. We offer safe, welcoming and convenient undergraduate living accommodations within walking distance of many campus amenities. We look forward to seeing you!

Residence Tour - College Quarter

Want to know what it feels like to be part of the pack and to Live with Us? Join us on campus for a tour of one of USask student residences—College Quarter—and explore residence options. We offer safe, welcoming and convenient undergraduate living accommodations within walking distance of many campus amenities. We look forward to seeing you!