In-person activities

On-campus day

At our U-Start On-campus Day, our AgBio Student Services staff and faculty will show students around the College of Agriculture and Bioresources. Students will participate in three hands-on activities led by professors in soil science and food and bioproduct sciences. Join us for the chance to meet some of our faculty, connect with college advisors and discover how you can grow your future in the College of Agbio. We look forward to welcoming you to the college!

Online activities

College of AgBio online sessions

Come join AgBio Student Services Staff as we show you how to choose your classes, build your schedule, prepare for registration and everything else you need to know. We’re here to help you Grow Your Future in the College of AgBio! 

AgBio Learning Communities sessions

The Learning Communities (LC) sessions are an opportunity for students signed up for LCs to complete their LC course registration in a low-stakes atmosphere with the support of the LC staff. We’ll also be able to answer any questions about the LC program in your college. 

Not signed up for your LC yet? Sign up now through the Learning Communities webpage.

In-person activities

On-campus Day

At our College of Arts and Science On-campus Day, you will attend one of two large group sessions to learn about the degrees and certificates you can pursue, how to register for classes and learn about the student supports available to you. Next, you will be randomly assigned to one of five mini mock lectures led by one of our college's award-winning faculty members, where you will experience a real  university class! You will finish our On-campus Day at our group advising session to learn all you need to know as a first-year student.

Please note that if you are unable to attend our On-campus Day, you can access the recording of our sessions via the College of Arts and Science U-Start Canvas space. If you have not received an invitation to join Canvas via PAWS by May 17th, please send your NSID to erin.delathouwer@usask.ca.

Arts and Science in-person group advising

Missed the group advising session on May 28 as part of our On-campus Day? During the summer you can still register for in-person group advising sessions every Tuesday and Thursday, or sign up virtually on Mondays and Wednesdays (see "online activities" section below).

Attending a group advising session will help you jump start your success as a first-year student. Our academic advisors will share important need-to-know information, including:

• Planning your first year of study
• Navigating degree requirements
• Picking your courses and tracking your progress
• Understanding important dates and deadlines
• Finding resources and supports

Online activities

Arts and Science online group advising

Unable to attend our in-person group advising sessions with our academic advisors? We'd love to see you sign up and join us online on Mondays and Wednesdays and learn important need-to-know information for first-year students.

Arts and Science Unibuddy Live Q&A

In this session, you will have the chance to ask current students and staff anything and everything about the College of Arts and Science. They'll answer questions about registration, PAWS, Canvas, courses, programs, student supports, and the Arts and Science First Year Handbook. This is your chance to get to know the college, and find out what it's really like to be a university student! 

Arts and Science Learning Communities

The Learning Communities (LC) sessions are an opportunity for Arts and Science FLEX LC and Indigenous Student Achievement Pathways (ISAP) LC students to complete their LC course registration in a low-stakes atmosphere with the support of the LC staff. We’ll also be able to answer any questions about the Learning Communities programs in your colleges. 

Not signed up for your LC yet? Check the Arts and Science Learning Communities webpage.

On-campus activities

On-campus Day

Join us at our Education On-campus Day for a guided tour of PAWS—including registration, courses, and program requirements. We recommend bringing a laptop computer to follow along. There will be a Q&A session to follow, as well as an optional campus tour led by a College of Education representative starting at 11:30 am. Tours are approximately one hour in length.

Students are encouraged to have their NSID and password to log into PAWS for this session. If you cannot access PAWS, please contact IT Support at itsupport@usask.ca or 306-966-2222.

In-person drop-in advising 

From June 13 to June 17, come and meet us on campus for drop-in advising (1:30-5:00 pm CST daily). Bring all your questions about your new journey as an Education student!

Online activities

College of Education Online Sessions

Join our online sessions for a guided tour of PAWS—including registration, courses, and program requirements – we recommend bringing a laptop computer to follow along. There will be a Q&A session to follow.

Students are encouraged to have their NSID and password to log into PAWS for this session. If you cannot access PAWS, please contact IT Support at itsupport@usask.ca or 306-966-2222.

Drop-in advising by phone

From June 13 to June 17, call us at 306-966-7654 for drop-in phone advising (1:30-5:00 pm CST daily). Ask all your questions about your journey as a new Education student!

On-campus activities

On-campus Day

Join us on campus for the Edwards School of Business On-campus Day to learn more about the next steps to prepare for university such as navigating program requirements and registering for classes, and have your questions answered. During this session you can also learn more about the Edwards School of Business Bachelor of Commerce degree and the six majors available to you. We will help you feel prepared for your first year (student loans, exams, student wellness, etc.), and familiarize yourself with the services offered at Edwards School of Business.

On-Campus Group Advising

Join us for the Edwards School of Business On-campus Group Advising Session to learn more about the next steps to prepare for university, and have your questions answered. This group advising session will briefly introduce you to the six majors available through Edwards School of Business. The focus of this presentation will be to prepare you on how to register for classes and determine what courses you need to take. By the end of this session you should have a tentative schedule built for the upcoming year.

Online activities

Edwards School of Business Online Session

This livestream will walk you through the Bachelor of Commerce degree and each of the six majors. We will also help you feel prepared for your first year (student loans, exams, student wellness, etc.), and familiarize yourself with the services offered at Edwards School of Business. Our advisor will walk you through how to search and register for classes and build your schedule. You will review required first-year courses and get an idea of potential electives to take. There will be a few live feeds:

• Student Life: This is an opportunity for you to connect with current students and staff from Edwards School of Business to ask questions on things such as student groups, co-op, volunteer opportunities, career services, etc.
• Electives: This is a space for you to discuss potential electives you are interested in taking, and learn about Certificates offered in other colleges that you can complete as a B.Comm. student.
• Transfer Credit Questions:This live feed is specifically for students entering into Edwards School of Business with some transfer credit (AP/IB credit, 1+3 or 2+2 agreements from Saskpoly/SIIT/Lakeland, etc.)

Edwards School of Business Online Group Advising

Join us online to learn more about the next steps to prepare for university, and have your questions answered. This group advising session will briefly introduce you to the six majors available through Edwards School of Business. The focus of this presentation will be to prepare you on how to register and determine what classes you need to take. By the end of this session you should have a tentative schedule built for the upcoming year.

On-campus activities

On-campus Day

Join us at the College of Engineering and come see what your degree will be like! Get some hands-on experience in our labs, learn about your degree during our mock lecture, and meet your classmate during our activity to help you learn about the Engineering Building and campus.

Online activities

College of Engineering: Academics in RE-ENGINEERED Online

Learn about academics, our new grading system, course registration, your classes, tech requirements, and how to be successful in first-year engineering!

College Life and Co-op Internships with USask Engineering Online

Learn about our co-op internship program, the different majors we offer, student groups, and what it's like to study at USask Engineering!

On-campus activities

On-campus Day

Find out everything you need to know about being a first-year Kinesiology student. We will show you what classes you should be taking, how to look up classes and how to register. We will also provide you with helpful hints and information useful as you start your first year. You will meet your Kinesiology Student Council (KiSS) and get a tour of the PAC.

Online activities

Kinesiology Online Session

Find out everything you need to know about being a first-year Kinesiology student. We will show you what classes you should be taking, how to look up classes and how to register. We will also provide you with helpful hints and information useful as you start your first year.

Kinesiology Learning Communities

The Learning Communities (LC) sessions are an opportunity for students signed up for LCs to complete their LC course registration in a low-stakes atmosphere with the support of the LC staff. We’ll also be able to answer any questions about the Learning Communities programs in your college. 

Not signed up for your LC yet? Check the Learning Communities webpage.

Online activities 

The Learning Communities (LC) sessions are an opportunity for AgBio LC, Arts and Science FLEX LC, Indigenous Student Achievement Pathways (ISAP LC) and Kinesiology LC students to complete their LC course registration in a low-stakes atmosphere with the support of the LC staff. We’ll also be able to answer any questions about the Learning Communities programs in your college. 

Not signed up for your LC yet? Check the Learning Communities webpage.

Online activities

Prince Albert Campus Live Q&A Session

Join this online session to learn more about the next steps to prepare for university, and have your questions answered in a Live Q&A. If you are planning on attending the Prince Albert Campus session, be sure to review the Prince Albert Information video, and we will answer your questions regarding Prince Albert campus during the session. We look forward to seeing you! 

The College of Arts and Science will offer a recording of its U-Start sessions 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 assigments and receive marks.

To access the Arts and Science Canvas space:

• Login to PAWS using your NSID and password
• Search for Canvas in the search bar, and click on the Canvas link under Academics
• Click the button called My Courses where you will find the course called Arts and Science U-Start 2022 starting May 16th

NOTE: If you do not see this course under My Courses by May 17th, please email erin.delathouwer@usask.ca with your NSID.

For support with PAWS and Canvas please visit our tech tips page. 

Welcome to the College of Agriculture and Bioresources! Whether you're entering your first year or have transferred from another post-secondary institution, our academic advisors offer personalized and confidential guidance to help you succeed. In the College of Agriculture and Bioresources, academic advising is carried out by AgBio Student Services and AgBio faculty advisors. 

• New to AgBio page

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.

New to Arts and Science page

Welcome to the College of Education! We're excited to help you get ready, explore teaching area options and choose your classes.

Watch our ten video segments on our 'New to Education info' page and also check out the Dean's message, next steps, student responsibilities and more.

• New to Education info

Welcome to the Edwards undergraduate business program! As a new Edwards student, you probably have a lot of questions about how to create your schedule, register for classes and pay your tuition and fees. We encourage you to check in to ensure that you are prepared to begin your studies. 

• New to Edwards info

Welcome to the College of Engineering! As a new student and as you work through your degree, make sure to check out the resources on our first-year students page below.

• Engineering first year info
• Engineering U-Start handbook

Academic advisors in the College of Kinesiology are here to help prospective and current Bachelor of 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.

• Info for new Kinesiology students

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.

• STM new student info
• Academic advisors

If you are planning to take classes outside of Saskatoon-including at our Prince Albert campus, at a regional college, at another off-campus site or through distance education-you will be supported not only by your college, but by local advisors and through distance education supports.

• Off-campus and online options
• USask Prince Albert Campus
• Find an off-campus advisor
• Distance and Distributed Library Services