Taking a class during the spring and summer is your chance to get ahead in your degree program, lighten your course load for the upcoming fall and winter terms or complete a prerequisite you need for a future class.
2025 schedule
| Term/quarter | Instruction dates | Exam dates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-term (spring/summer) | May 5 - Aug. 15 | Aug. 18 - 20 |
| Spring term | May 5 - June 20 | June 23 - 25 |
| Quarter 1 | May 5 - 26 | May 28 - 30 |
| Quarter 2 | June 2 - 20 | June 23 - 25 |
| Summer term | July 2 - Aug. 15 | Aug. 18 - 20 |
| Quarter 3 | July 2 - 22 | July 23 - 24 |
| Quarter 4 | July 25 - Aug. 15 | Aug. 18 - 20 |
Sample classes
These popular summer classes are a great way for new students to begin university or fulfil a prerequisite requirement for future classes:
| Course* | Term and dates | Delivery |
| Art 110.3 Art Today Ideas and Practices | Summer term (July 2-Aug. 15) | Fully online and asynchronous |
| Biology 121.3 Nature of Life | Quarter 4 (July 25-Aug. 15) | In-person at the main USask campus in Saskatoon |
| Computer Science 140.3 Introduction to Creative Computing | Summer term (July 2-Aug. 15) | Fully online and asynchronous |
| Lingustics 110.3 | Quarter 3 (July 2-22) | Fully online and asynchronous |
| Linguistics 111.3 Structure of Language | Quarter 3 (July 2-22) | Fully online and asynchronous |
| Mathematics 102.3 Precalculus Mathematics | Summer term (July 2-Aug. 15) | Fully online and asynchronous |
| Mathematics 164.3 Introduction to Linear Algebra | Summer term (July 2-Aug. 15) | Fully online and asynchronous |
| Sociology 112.3 Foundations in Sociology Social Construction of Everyday Life | Summer term (July 2-Aug. 15) | Fully online and asynchronous |
*2024 summer classes represented; 2025 summer classes coming soon
How to apply
If you have not yet applied to attend USask, you must apply for admission before you can register for classes.
The deadline for Canadian citizens and permanent residents to apply for admission to most undergraduate programs accepting students for the spring term is Apr 1 and for the summer term is May 1.
Change your admission term
If you have already applied for admission for the fall term but are interested in getting a head start by taking classes in the spring or summer, contact the Admissions Office at admissions@usask.ca or (+1) 306-966-5788 to request a change to your admission term.
Deadlines:
- Apr 28, 2025 for Spring Term, Quarter 1 and multi-term classes
- May 26, 2025 for Quarter 2 classes
- June 25, 2025 for Summer Term and Quarter 3 classes
- July 18, 2025 for Quarter 4 classes
Register for classes
Register for spring and summer classes beginning February 12, 2025 at 8:30 am (CST).