Fall Welcome 2025
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
RegisterGet ready to kick off your University of Saskatchewan experience with energy, excitement and a warm prairie welcome! Fall Welcome is more than just an event—it's your official launch into university life, designed to help you feel at home, connected and confident as you begin this incredible new chapter.
What to Expect
We're rolling out the green carpet with a vibrant, central Welcome Hub. Located between the two residence buildings on the south end of the Bowl, this space is your first stop for friendly faces, helpful info, and a celebration of what it means to be part of the USask community.
At the "Information Den", you'll find key student services like:
- Recruitment
- USSU (University of Saskatchewan Students' Union)
- GSA (Graduate Students' Association)
- ISSAC (International Student and Study Abroad Centre)
- Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre
Explore Your Campus
From the Welcome Hub, you'll be encouraged to explore campus through guided tours and self-led discovery using QR codes. As you navigate, you'll meet your college teams and support units at their info stations—ready to answer questions, share resources and help you feel right at home.
Main Stage Moment
At 10:45 AM, gather in the heart of campus for a short but powerful welcome program. Expect inspiring keynote messages, student performances and a celebration of the vibrant, inclusive spirit that defines USask.
Lunch and Learn
After the program wraps up, around 11:30 AM, grab lunch, join a tour or head to your college's afternoon sessions. Our team will stay on-site at the Welcome Hub to greet late arrivals and keep the energy going all day long.
Indigenous students
Before you start your studies at USask, there is some additional information you should review.
International students
Before you start your studies at USask, there is some additional information you should review.
JumpStart Your Learning
Academic Orientation (online)
August 13-15
Join us this August 13-15 for an online orientation event. This series of live online sessions will help you learn about university expectations, adapt to your new learning environment, and succeed at USask. Spanning three days, this online event is designed to suit your schedule as you can pick and choose which sessions interest you. Designed for undergrad students, graduate students or returning students.
Academic Orientation (in person)
August 16
We invite first year undergraduate students to join us on campus ahead of classes for JumpStart: Campus Day. This is an excellent opportunity to build the skills to prepare you for your first term and to attend, participate, ask questions, and socialize in a university setting before classes start.
Additional Resources and Events
Check out these additional resources your college and other USask units offer new students.
Welcome to the College of Agriculture and Bioresources! Our academic advisors offer personalized and confidential guidance to help you succeed. Visit our New to AgBio page for videos and more information.
Congratulations on starting your academic journey in the College of Arts and Science! We have an incredibly diverse range of academic options for you to explore, and our caring community of faculty and staff are here to ensure you get the absolute most out of your time in our college.
Welcome to the College of Education! We're excited to help you get ready, explore teaching area options and choose your classes.
Welcome to the Edwards undergraduate business program! As a new Edwards student, you probably have a lot of questions about starting your program. We encourage you to check in with an Edwards Academic Advisor to ensure you are prepared to begin your studies. Visit our New to Edwards page for videos and more information.
New to Edwards info Edwards School of Business Fall OrientationWelcome to the College of Engineering! Check in with our advising team in the Engineering Student Centre on a regular basis to plan your program of study, choose courses (including electives) and monitor your academic progress.
Academic advisors in the College of Kinesiology are here to help prospective and current undergraduate Kinesiology students with questions about admission, registration, course selection, program planning, learning communities, degree completion, scholarships and bursaries, and more.
We're here to help you determine the best path to degree completion and support you on your journey through the program.
Welcome to the College of Law! Are you ready to begin the journey of a lifetime?
Welcome to the College of Nursing! It is time for you to take the next steps in preparation for the exciting journey ahead.
Welcome to St. Thomas More College and the University of Saskatchewan! We hope that your first year will be exciting, challenging and rewarding. There are a few key things that you need to do in order to be successful at university. Check in with us to ensure you have a smooth start to your studies.
On behalf of our colleagues across campus, the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (CGPS) is excited to welcome you to grad school at USask!
Explore the Grad HUB to find out how to:
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- Navigate the university
- Discover supports, services and a variety of welcome events
- Connect to your new grad student community
Career development is the continual journey of self-awareness, skill development, goal setting and achievement. As a new student, current student, or alumni the Career Services team is here to help you every step of the way!
Career Services Open HouseUSask Homecoming
Friday, September 5, 2025
Finish off your first week at USask by cheering on the Huskies at their first home game of the season!
Don't miss the Co-op Family Rally Alley, starting at 5 pm on the field beside the stadium. There will be food, live music, a beer garden and a variety of campus and community vendors to check out.
USask Homecoming Game presented by Original 16
USask Huskies vs. University of British Columbia Thunderbirds
Sept. 5, 2025
7 pm CST (SK time)
Griffiths Stadium in Nutrien Park | Saskatoon, SK
What to wear: Green or Huskies gear!
What to bring: Newly made friends and Huskies spirit!
Toga Run: Student Life is excited to host the Toga Run at the first football game of the year! This is an annual tradition and is open to all residence students, with a special focus on welcoming first-year students. Wear your finest toga's and run around Griffiths Stadium as the Huskies kick-off a new season.
Campus essentials
Saskatoon campus
If you are taking an in-person class at the Saskatoon campus, learn about the services available on the Saskatoon campus.
Prince Albert campus
Information on students.usask.ca and in PAWS is for all USask students, including students studying at the PA campus!
Visit the Prince Albert student information page for information specific to being a USask student in Prince Albert.
Off-campus locations
Information on students.usask.ca and in PAWS is for all USask students, including USask students studying at an off-campus location.
Make sure to check out the unique supports, services and benefits USask students taking classes at an off-campus location can access.
Academics
Get ready to start your classes and find the supports you need to be successful.
- Register for classes
- Send final transcript(s)
- Get prepared for classes (order class material, set up your study space, schedule your time)
- Request academic accommodations, if needed (Access and Equity Services)
- Order student ID card in PAWS
- Find your major map to learn how to get the most out of your degree
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Meet with an academic advisor to learn about your program requirements and to develop an educational plan that fits your goals and interests.Academic advisors
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Complete this interactive tutorial to prepare for your first term at USask.JumpStart Your Learning
- Classes and registration. We recommend you connect with a USask college/department advisor to help you explore your education and career possibilities, as well as a local advisor at your partner location to help you choose locally available classes.
- Scholarship and bursaries. Students studying at one of our partner locations may be eligible to apply for USask scholarships and bursaries as well as awards offered by partner locations:
- USask awards
- Regional college awards:
- Academic support. Along with the academic support available to all students, students studying at a partner location can access:
Money
Find out if you will have enough money for school and life by making a budget. If you decide you will need more money to cover your expenses, look for ways to save or ways to increase your income (scholarships, loans, income from a job, etc.)
Technology
Understanding what technology is available to you is important. Take some time to become familiar with the tools available. If you have questions, visit the PAWS IT Support channel (also Add as a favourite!) or go directly to the IT Support Portal to search for answers to common questions and/or to submit a ticket for assistance from ICT IT Support Services. If you're not sure what technology you need or what products to choose, ask the Shop USask Tech Concierge.
- Get access to the technology you need (email and password setup, computer labs, printing, WiFi)
- Download USask mobile apps
Sign up for multi-factor authentication
To help protect yourself and the university against cyberattacks, everyone with an NSID is required to sign up for multi-factor authentication (MFA). Instructions for setting up MFA on your devices.
Health and wellness
At the Student Wellness Centre, you can book an appointment with a physician, nurse, counsellor, psychiatrist and dietitian.
Get vaccinated
Viruses that cause the common cold, flu and other respiratory infections like Influenza and COVID-19 rise every fall and winter. We encourage all students, staff and faculty to take precautions to help protect the USask community, including staying current with your vaccinations, as per public health guidelines. Learn about USask health alerts.
In addition, health officials are advising that all travellers and children are up-to-date on their measles vaccination due to the ongoing risk in Canada and around the world.
You can book your vaccinations at the Saskatoon campus through the Student Wellness Centre or the Campus Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, or learn more about where else to get vaccinated in Saskatchewan. If you do not have a valid provincial/territorial health card, please call the Student Wellness Centre or HealthLine 811 to book your appointment.Help us support you
Ensure we have your correct personal information by providing us with your current address, phone number and emergency contacts in My Profile. If you are an Indigenous student and/or a parent/caregiver, you may self-declare in PAWS.
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Download the USask USafe app, to receive critical safety alerts from USask and to access a variety of tools and information to help you stay safe at USask.
Get involved
There are many ways for you to get involved and meet new people. Remember to take time to take care of yourself, meet new people and have fun.
Ask for help
If you have a question and you're not sure who to contact, start with Student Central.
If you're feeling overwhelmed and not sure what to do, contact Student Affairs and Outreach. The staff there provide students with coaching, mentorship and practical problem-solving support.
Search for other university units that support students below.