About
U-Start activities are designed to kick-start your student life at the University of Saskatchewan (USask)! As a newly admitted undergraduate student, you have some important milestones coming up. U-Start can help you:
- Learn how to choose classes
Look for in-person or online activities hosted by your college to help you prepare for registration in June. - Get a head start
Joining a Learning Community or taking a summer class are great ways to start your first year. - Access support
All new students have questions. Your college and USask student services are here to help!
Activities by college
Check the tab for your college to find activities offered in-person or online.
| Date/Time | Location | Registration link |
|---|---|---|
| Sat. May 3, 10 am-12 pm | USask Calgary Hub |
U-Start Calgary (capacity for this event has been reached) |
| Thurs. May 22, 5-7 pm | USask Prince Albert Campus | |
| Wed. May 28, 6-7 pm - CST | Zoom | |
| Sat. May 31, 9:30-11:30 am | USask Saskatoon Campus | |
| Sat. May 31, 12-1 pm | USask Saskatoon Campus | |
| Sat. May 31, 1-2 pm | USask Saskatoon Campus | |
| Sat. May 31, 2-3 pm | USask Saskatoon Campus | |
| Tues. June 3, 5-6 pm - CST | Zoom | |
| Thurs. June 5, 5-6 pm - CST | Zoom | |
| Mon. June 9, 12-1 pm - CST | Zoom |
| Date/Time | Location | Registration link |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Varies | |
| Sat. May 3, 10 am-12 pm | USask Calgary Hub |
U-Start Calgary (capacity for this event has been reached) |
| Mon. May 5, 5-6 pm - CST | Ambassador Platform |
Countdown to ArtSci: Your Summer To-Do List |
| Fri. May 16, 8-9 am - CST | Ambassador Platform |
Countdown to ArtSci: Your Summer To-Do List |
| Tues. May 20, 12-1 pm - CST | Ambassador Platform | |
| Wed. May 21, 1:30-2:30 pm - CST | Zoom | Indigenous-Focused Group Advising |
| Wed. May 21, 1:30-2:30 pm | USask Saskatoon Campus | |
| Thurs. May 22, 5-7 pm | USask Prince Albert Campus | U-Start Prince Albert |
| Tues. May 27, 5-6 pm - CST | Ambassador Platform | |
| Wed. May 28, 3:30-4:30 pm - CST | Zoom | Pre-Nursing Advising |
| Sat. May 31, 9-11:30 am | USask Saskatoon Campus | |
| Sat. May 31, 12-1 pm | USask Saskatoon Campus | |
| Sat. May 31, 1-2 pm | USask Saskatoon Campus | |
| Sat. May 31, 2-3 pm | USask Saskatoon Campus | |
| Thurs. June 5, 5-6 pm - CST | Zoom | |
| Mon. June 9, 12-1 pm - CST | Zoom | |
| Tues. June 10, 5-6 pm - CST | Ambassador Platform | |
| Wed. June 18, 1:30-2:30 pm - CST | Zoom | Indigenous-Focused Group Advising |
| Wed. June 18, 1:30-2:30 pm | USask Saskatoon Campus |
| Date/Time | Location | Registration link |
|---|---|---|
| Sat. May 3, 10 am-12 pm | USask Calgary Hub |
U-Start Calgary (capacity for this event has been reached) |
| Thurs. May 22, 5-7 pm | USask Prince Albert Campus | |
| Thurs. May 29, 5-6:30 pm - CST | Zoom | |
| Sat. May 31, 9:30-11:30 am | USask Saskatoon Campus | |
| Sat. May 31, 12-1 pm | USask Saskatoon Campus | |
| Sat. May 31, 1-2 pm | USask Saskatoon Campus | |
| Sat. May 31, 2-3 pm | USask Saskatoon Campus | |
| Tues. June 3, 5-6:30 pm - CST | Zoom | Virtual U-Start |
| Wed. June 4, 5-6:30 pm - CST | Zoom | U-Start for Transfer Students |
| Tues. June 3 - Thurs. June 19 | Zoom or at USask Saskatoon Campus | Drop-In Advising |
| Date/Time | Location | Registration link |
|---|---|---|
| Sat. May 3, 10 am-12 pm | USask Calgary Hub |
U-Start Calgary (capacity for this event has been reached) |
| Thurs. May 22, 5-7 pm | USask Prince Albert Campus | U-Start Prince Albert |
| Wed. May 28, 4-5:30 pm - CST | Zoom | Edwards School of Business Virtual U-Start |
| Sat. May 31, 9-11:30 am | USask Saskatoon Campus | |
| Sat. May 31, 12-1 pm | USask Saskatoon Campus | |
| Sat. May 31, 1-2 pm | USask Saskatoon Campus | |
| Sat. May 31, 2-3 pm | USask Saskatoon Campus | |
| Tues. June 3, 6-7:30 pm - CST | Zoom | |
| Thurs. June 5, 9-10:30 am - CST | Zoom | |
| Thurs. June 5, 5-6 pm - CST | Zoom | |
| Mon. June 9, 12-1 pm - CST | Zoom |
| Date/Time | Location | Registration link |
|---|---|---|
| Sat. May 3, 10 am-12 pm | USask Calgary Hub |
U-Start Calgary (capacity for this event has been reached) |
| Thurs. May 22, 5-7 pm | USask Prince Albert Campus | U-Start Prince Albert |
| Tues. May 27, 7-8:30 pm | Zoom |
Student Experience and Co-op Internships: College of Engineering |
| Thurs. May 29, 7-8:30 PM - CST | Zoom | |
| Sat. May 31, 9-11:30 am | USask Saskatoon Campus | Welcome to Engineering! |
| Sat. May 31, 12-1 pm | USask Saskatoon Campus | |
| Sat. May 31, 1-2 pm | USask Saskatoon Campus | |
| Sat. May 31, 2-3 pm | USask Saskatoon Campus |
| Date/Time | Location | Registration link |
|---|---|---|
| Sat. May 3, 10 am-12 pm | USask Calgary Hub |
U-Start Calgary (capacity for this event has been reached) |
| Thurs. May 22, 5-7 pm | USask Prince Albert Campus | U-Start Prince Albert |
| Thurs. May 29, 5-6:30 pm | Zoom | |
| Sat. May 31, 9:30-11:30 am | USask Saskatoon Campus | |
| Sat. May 31, 9:30-11:30 am - CST | Zoom | |
| Sat. May 31, 12-1 pm | USask Saskatoon Campus | |
| Sat. May 31, 1-2 pm | USask Saskatoon Campus | |
| Sat. May 31, 2-3 pm | USask Saskatoon Campus | |
| Thurs. June 5, 5-6 pm - CST | Zoom | |
| Mon. June 9, 12-1 pm - CST | Zoom |
Student services and Residence
| Date/Time | Location | Registration link |
|---|---|---|
| Thurs. May 22, 11:30 am-1:00 pm - CST | Zoom | |
| Wed. May 28, 12-1 pm - CST | Zoom | |
| Thurs. May 29, 6:30-8 pm - CST | Zoom | |
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Sat. May 31, 12-1 pm |
USask Saskatoon Campus |
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| Sat. May 31, 1-2 pm | USask Saskatoon Campus | |
| Sat. May 31, 2-3 pm | USask Saskatoon Campus | |
| Wed. June 11, 6-7 pm - CST | Zoom |
Parents and other supporters
Join the University of Saskatchewan for a virtual information session for student supporters (parents, guardians, guidance counsellors, etc.) and learn more about the next steps to prepare your student for university as a new USask undergraduate student.
| Date/Time | Location | Registration link |
|---|---|---|
| Wed. May 21, 6-7 pm - CST | Zoom |
How to prepare for U-Start
Accept your offer
Applicants and admitted undergraduate students are welcome to join U-Start activities, but you must have accepted your offer of admission before you can:
- Access your USask email account
- Access students-only channels in PAWS discussed at U-Start
- Sign up for Learning Communities or register for classes
International tuition deposit
Most international undergraduate students are required to pay a tuition deposit before being able to register for classes.
International tuition deposit instructionsLog in to PAWS
Before attending U-Start, be sure to familiarize yourself with PAWS, your personalized access to web services at USask, at paws.usask.ca. Use your NSID (e.g. abc123) and password to log in.
If you are having trouble accessing PAWS, contact USask's IT Support at itsupport@usask.ca or by phone at 306-966-2222 (1-800-966-4817 toll-free).
Check out resources for new students
Visit the new students webpage for information collected to support your transition to university.
Visit our classes and registration webpage for instructions and video tutorials on how to register for classes.
How to join online sessions
Before your U-Start session, be sure to familiarize yourself with PAWS, your personalized access to web services at USask, at paws.usask.ca. If you are having trouble accessing PAWS, contact USask's IT Support at itsupport@usask.ca or by phone at 306-966-2222 (1-800-966-4817 toll-free).
Most online sessions are hosted via Zoom. The College of Arts and Science is also hosting online sessions on the Ambassador Platform. As well, the Arts and Science session held in-person at the USask Saskatoon Campus will be recorded in Canvas for those unable to attend.
Read more information about how to join below.
The College of Arts and Science will offer most of their online sessions through the Ambassador Platform, and you will need to create an account to join.
To create an Ambassador Platform account:
- Select the U-Start session you want to participate in from the list above
- Enter your preferred email address
- Create a password for your account
After you have an account, you can access other Arts and Science U-Start sessions offered through the platform using the links above after logging in.
The College of Arts and Science will offer a recording of its session at the USask Saskatoon Campus through Canvas.
Canvas is the USask platform that you will use when you are enrolled in a course to be in touch with your instructors and other students to share content, engage in discussions, collaborate, submit assignments and receive marks.
To access the Arts and Science Canvas space:
- Log in to PAWS using your NSID and password and open the Canvas channel or go to canvas.usask.ca
- Select the course called ArtSci Class of 2029
NOTE: If you have not received an invitation to the ArtSci Class of 2029 Canvas space by May 1, send your NSID to artsci.recruitment@usask.ca.
For support with PAWS and Canvas, please visit the tech tips page.
Questions
If you have any questions about U-Start, please contact us at ustart@usask.ca.