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How to Become a U of S Student
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Research and apply for scholarships and awards as
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early as you can at explore.usask.ca/awards.
Applying online is easy—just fill out your application,
You will be considered for a Guaranteed Entrance
submit it, and pay the $90 application fee in one
Scholarship automatically when you apply for
convenient stop.
admission but others, like our Competitive Entrance
To consider you for admission, we need to see that
you meet, or will meet, our admission requirements.
Start by emailing us a copy of your most up-to-date
report card or transcript including all years of study
and a list of all subjects you will complete in your
final year.
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Check your application status
Awards, require a separate application.
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Living in residence offers students a safe and
affordable option for accommodations with
convenient access to the university campus.
From dormitory-style living where fresh and
nutritious meals are prepared daily to our
After you apply online, you can log back in anytime
brand‑new apartment style accommodations,
to check the status of your application.
many options are available to suit your needs!
Remember to write down your login ID and
password when you apply. You will need this
information to check your application status.
Apply early at livewithus.usask.ca; you do not
need to be admitted to apply for on-campus
housing.
See what documents we need, when we have
received them, and when a decision is made.
Checking your application status is a quick and easy
way to make sure your application is on track.
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Next steps
We want you to have the same amazing university
experience that so many of our current students
Watch for your letter
If you successfully qualify for admission, we will be
sending you your admission letter, which contains
your U of S student number and your new login ID
and password for PAWS, your personalized access
to web services.
have had.
To help with your transition to life as a university
student, we will be there to provide information
and guidance as you explore your options, apply
for admission, prepare for university, and arrive on
our campus.
Watch your mailbox and online PAWS account for
all of the next steps.
We cannot wait to
welcome you to our
community!
Admission Requirements
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You will need these four things to be considered for admission to the U of S:
1.
Competitive Ranking-Based Admission
Applicants will be ranked top-down by admission average and the top applicants will be offered admission. Applications
and documents must be received by the deadlines below to be considered.
Application deadline
Document deadline
Target averages
Education – Practical and Applied Arts
An admission average that meets your program requirements
February 15
2. Subjects required for admission to your program
March 15
70%
3. Proof of English language proficiency
February 15
March 15
80%
explore.usask.ca/admissions/5markaverage.php
February 15
March 15
85%
¡¡ Natural Sciences (maximum two)
¡¡ Social Sciences/Humanities (maximum two)
¡¡ Fine or Performing Arts (maximum one)
Note: Students with previous post-secondary education should refer to the website to learn how an admission average
may be calculated for transfer students.
English
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Pre-Calculus Mathematics
Calculus
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Minimum of ONE (1) social science/humanities OR
fine or performing art
¡¡ Chemistry
¡¡ Physics
Minimum 70% required in each of these four courses.
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English
Mathematics
Biology
Chemistry OR Physics
Minimum of ONE (1) social science/humanities OR
fine or performing art
Rolling Admission
The earlier you apply and submit your documents, the earlier you can be admitted. Admission is based on meeting a
minimum average requirement for your chosen program. Though applications will be accepted until the application
deadline, we encourage you to apply as early as possible since spaces in some colleges or programs may fill earlier.
Deadlines
Application
Document
Admission Averages
Early (Conditional)
Final
Subjects required for admission*
Agriculture and Bioresources
English Language Proficiency
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The language of instruction and examination at the U of S is English. We want to be sure that our students have the chance
to succeed academically, and being able to communicate effectively is an important part of university-level study.
May 1
June 1
75%
70%
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3 years of full time study
Minimum grades in senior-level English may be required
TOEFL
Test of English as a Foreign Language
Internet Based Test (iBT): 80 with minimum individual scores of:
¡¡ Reading: 19 Listening: 19
¡¡ Speaking: 18
Writing: 18
IELTS (Academic)
International English Language Testing System
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Band score: 6.5
International Baccalaureate (IB)
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English A1 or A2 Higher Level ..........4 or better
English B Higher Level............................5 or better
Advanced Placement (AP) English
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3 or better
University of Saskatchewan Language Centre
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Successful completion of UP2
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Agribusiness
¡¡ English
Mathematics
¡¡ Biology OR Chemistry OR Physics
¡¡ Other subjects necessary to calculate a fivesubject admission average
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May 1
June 1
75%
70%
English
Mathematics
Other subjects necessary to calculate a
five-subject admission average
Bachelor of Arts: No additional courses required
Bachelor of Science: While not specifically required
for admission, the following subjects may be
necessary to meet degree requirements:
¡¡ Biology
¡ Chemistry
Physics
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May 1
We recognize the academic excellence of students enrolled in International Baccalaureate (IB) and Advanced Placement (AP)
courses and acknowledge your achievements by granting transfer credit toward your degree. IB and AP courses will also be
considered when we calculate your admission average. Visit explore.usask.ca/admissions to learn about the transfer credit
you may be eligible to receive and to learn how IB or AP courses can be used to consider you for admission.
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Arts and Science
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IB/AP Recognition
English
Biology
Mathematics
Chemistry
Minimum of ONE (1) social science/humanities OR
fine or performing art
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Our website provides a comprehensive description of the ways that our English language proficiency requirements may be
met for admission, including the following common examples:
English-language high school
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Math (required)
Three (3) other acceptable senior-level subjects from the following:
English
Mathematics
Biology OR Chemistry OR Physics OR Geology
History OR Social Studies OR Native Studies
Approved second language OR fine or performing art
An online interview will also be required
Kinesiology
The U of S uses a combination of five (5) acceptable senior-level subjects to calculate your admission average. You can
find a list of these acceptable subjects online. We will automatically use the subjects that work to your best advantage to
consider you for admission and for awards from the following categories:
English (required)
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Engineering
4. Senior secondary-level (high school) standing—completed or in progress
Calculating an Admission Average
Subjects required for admission*
June 1
84%
79%
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English
Mathematics
Other subjects necessary to calculate a
five-subject admission average
Admission deadlines and requirements vary from year to year and the averages above (from the 2013-14
admission cycle) do not guarantee admission for 2014-15 or beyond. To learn more and to see the
province‑specific courses required for your program, visit explore.usask.ca/admissions/requirements.php.
*While English and Mathematics must be used in your admission average calculation, the other three subjects we may use can vary and may not necessarily
include the prerequisite subjects required for your program. Please refer to the “Calculating an Admission Average” table on the previous page for guidelines.
What do you want to study?
agriculture and
bioresources
arts and science
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRIBUSINESS
[B.Sc.(Agbus.)]
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.):
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURE
(B.S.A.):
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BACHELOR OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
(B.A. & Sc.):
¡¡ Anthropology
¡¡ Environment and Society
¡¡ Archaeology
¡¡ Art History
¡¡ Interactive Systems Design
¡¡ Geography (Physical)
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¡¡ Business Economics
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS (B.F.A.):
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¡¡ Classical, Medieval and Renaissance Studies
¡¡ Drama
¡¡ Agronomy
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¡¡ Animal Science
Theatre History
¡¡ Economics
¡¡ English
¡¡ French
¡¡ Geography (Human)
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¡¡ International Studies
££ Development Studies
££ International Cooperation and Conflict
££ Latin American Studies
¡¡ Linguistics
££ General and Applied Linguistics
££ Languages and Speech Sciences
¡¡ Modern Languages
££ French
££ German
££ Spanish
¡¡ Music
¡¡ Native Studies
¡¡ Northern Studies
££ Aboriginal Administration
££ Environmental Impact Assessment
¡¡ Philosophy
¡¡ Political Studies
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¡¡ Public Administration
¡¡ Regional and Urban Planning
¡¡ Religion and Culture
¡¡ Sociology
££ Aboriginal Justice and Criminology
¡¡ Studio Art
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Acting
Design
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¡¡ Crop Science
¡¡ Environmental Science
¡¡ Food and Bioproduct Sciences
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ANIMAL
BIOSCIENCE [B.Sc.(An.Biosc.)]
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
RENEWABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
[B.Sc.(RRM)]:
¡¡ Resource Economics and Policy
¡¡ Resource Science
DIPLOMAS:
¡¡ Agribusiness
¡¡ Agronomy
CERTIFICATES:
¡¡ Indigenous Peoples Resource Management
Certificate
¡¡ Prairie Horticulture Certificate
££
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BACHELOR OF MUSIC (B.Mus.):
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¡¡ Performance
BACHELOR OF MUSIC –MUSIC EDUCATION
[B.Mus.(Mus.Ed.)]:
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¡¡ Elementary/Middle Years
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¡¡ Secondary
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.Sc.):
Geomatics
££ Water Science
Geology
Geophysics
Mathematical Physics
Mathematics
Microbiology and Immunology
Palaeobiology
Physics
££ Astronomy
££ Atmospheric, Space and Plasma Sciences
££ Material Science
££ Nuclear Science
££ Theoretical Physics
Physiology and Pharmacology
Psychology
Statistics
Toxicology
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¡¡ Anatomy and Cell Biology
CERTIFICATES:
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¡¡ Criminology and Addictions
¡¡ Global Studies
¡¡ Archaeology
¡¡ Biochemistry
¡¡ Biochemistry and Biotechnology
¡¡ Bioinformatics
¡¡ Biology
¡¡ Biology and Biotechnology
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Biomolecular Structure Studies
Biotechnology, Microbiology and Immunology
¡¡ Chemistry
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Professional Internship Option
££ Software Engineering Option
Computing
Environmental Biology
Environmental Earth Sciences
Food Science
££
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College
business
engineering
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BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (B.Comm.):
¡¡ Accounting
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING
(B.E.):
¡¡ Finance
¡¡ Chemical Engineering
¡¡ Human Resources
Aboriginal
££ Agribusiness
££ Co-operatives
££ Entrepreneurship and Family Business
££ Global Business
££ Not-For-Profit
¡¡ Marketing
¡¡ Operations Management
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CERTIFICATES:
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non-direct entry
programs
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££
££
££
Engineering Entrepreneurship
Engineering Professional Internship Program
Professional Communication
*Mining options currently under development
Home Economics
££ Industrial Arts
££ Technical Vocational
Aurora College Teacher Education Program (ACTEP)
Indian Teacher Education Program (ITEP)
Northern Teacher Education Program (NORTEP)
Saskatchewan Urban Native Teacher Education
Program (SUNTEP)
medicine
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¡¡ DOCTOR OF MEDICINE (M.D.)
¡¡ CERTIFICATE:
kinesiology
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¡¡ Social Justice and the Common Good
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¡¡ Catholic Studies
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££
[B.Sc.(Kin.)/B.Ed.]
Global Health
nursing
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¡¡ BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (B.S.N.)
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Four-Year B.S.N.
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™ Regina
™ Prince Albert
™ Ile a la Crosse
Post-Degree B.S.N.
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La Ronge
¡¡ Exercise and Sport Studies
££
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Leisure and Sport Administration
Professional Health and Fitness
¡¡ Physical Education Studies
¡¡ Secondary
¡¡ Aboriginal Teacher Association Certificate
¡¡ Certificate in Adult and Continuing Education
¡¡ Certificate in Secondary Technical Vocational
Education
¡¡ Post-Degree Certificate in Education: Special Education
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[B.Sc.(Nutr.)]
¡¡ Elementary/Middle Years
CERTIFICATES:
nutrition
¡¡ BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NUTRITION
¡¡ Combined Kinesiology/Education [B.Sc.(Kin.)/B.Ed.]
££
¡¡
law
¡¡ PROGRAM OF LEGAL STUDIES FOR NATIVE PEOPLE
££
Direct Entry
¡¡ DOCTOR OF DENTAL MEDICINE (D.M.D.)
¡¡ Combined Kinesiology/Education
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BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (B.Ed.):
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¡¡ JURIS DOCTOR (J.D.)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN KINESIOLOGY
[B.Sc.(Kin.)]:
education
dentistry
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¡¡ Practical and Applied Arts
¡¡ Ukrainian Studies
Biochemical Option
££ Petroleum Option
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
££ Computer Software
££ Digital Signal Processing and Applications
££ Digital Systems
Electrical Engineering
££ Digital Signal Processing and Applications
££ Power and Energy
££ Sensors, Circuits and Devices
Engineering Physics
Environmental Engineering
Geological Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
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¡¡ Management
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St. Thomas More College is a Catholic liberal arts
college federated with the U of S and located on the
main U of S campus. STM teaches courses in a number
of Arts and Science subjects as well as in the following
unique areas:
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graduate studies
and research
¡¡ Please refer to usask.ca/cgsr for a full list of
graduate programs.
pharmacy
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¡¡ BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PHARMACY (B.S.P.)
veterinary medicine
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¡¡ DOCTOR OF VETERINARY MEDICINE (D.V.M)
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