Post-Secondary Info

Saskatchewan Polytechnic - www.saskpolytech.ca

Saskatchewan Polytechnic serves students through applied learning opportunities at campuses in Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina and Saskatoon, and through extensive distance education opportunities. Programs serve every economic and public service sector. The institution provides the depth of learning appropriate to employer and student need, including certificate, diploma and degree programs, and apprenticeship training.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic engages in applied research, drawing on faculty expertise to support innovation by employers, and providing students the opportunity to develop critical-thinking skills.

• 4 campuses: Regina, Saskatoon, Moose Jaw, Prince Albert

• School of: Construction, Business, Continuing Education, Health Services, Hospitality & Tourism, Human Services & Community Safety, Info & Communications Technology, Mining/Energy & Manufacturing, Natural Resources & Built Environment, Nursing, and Transportation.

• Most courses accept application forms on a “First Qualified First Admitted” basis (Exception: “Competitive programs” – applications open from Oct.1 – Feb.15)

The First Qualified/First Admitted (FQFA) process is used for the majority of Saskatchewan Polytechnic programs. The sooner an application is received with all of the required documentation (application, fee, transcripts, requested documents), the earlier that applicant may become 'qualified' for admission to a program. The day that an application is considered complete is the FQFA date. Qualified applicants are admitted in the order of their assigned FQFA dates.

Once the program is filled, qualified applicants are waitlisted in the same order. If seats become available, additional admission offers are made. Following the program start date, any domestic waitlisted applicants who have not been offered a seat are invited to reapply for the next academic year, and by doing so will maintain their FQFA date.

The Competitive process is used for a small number of Saskatchewan Polytechnic programs.  The following programs are currently designated. For more information on admission requirements for competitive programs, refer to the program's official web page.

Degree programs

The Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, delivered in partnership with the University of Regina, uses a competitive admission process. Applications are ranked according to specific program requirements. Refer to the program website for details.

Diploma programs

The following diploma programs are designated as competitive.

Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technology

Dental Hygiene

Medical Laboratory Technology

Medical Radiologic Technology

Practical Nursing

In order that a program be considered for the Competitive Admission Process, the number of qualified applications must be at least 2.5 times the seat capacity, at each Saskatchewan Polytechnic campus location where it is offered, for two consecutive years.

• Applications accepted starting on September 1 of Grade 10, 11 or 12 (depending upon grade requirement for desired course)

$75 per online application

Gabriel Dumont Institute https://gdins.org/

Located in Saskatoon, Regina, Prince Albert, La Loche, and other community site locations.

To promote the renewal and development of Métis culture through research, materials development, collection and distribution of those materials, and the design, development and delivery of Métis-specific educational programs and services. 

The Gabriel Dumont Institute offers a variety of university based, skills training, and basic education programs.  See program website for details.

Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) https://siit.ca/

Located in Saskatoon, Regina, Prince Albert and other community site locations.

Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) is a First Nations-governed educational institution, one of only four credit-granting post-secondary institutions in the province- and the only credit granting Indigenous institution. SIIT provides adult learners with academic, vocational and technical training as well as services and supports for employment and career growth. Indigenous learners are at the core of SIIT, representing over 90% of the student body.

Vision and Mandate

SIIT’s Strategic Plan sets out a bold Vision: “Through student-focused, market-relevant programs and services in an Indigenous learning environment, we create work-ready achievers and role models who appreciate the value of learning now and in the future”.

In all things, SIIT is committed to maintaining a First Nations focus and is dedicated to ongoing collaboration with First Nations stakeholders and communities to implement learner-focused strategies. SIIT recognizes a broad array of stakeholders that includes students, job seekers, graduates, instructors, educators, training partners, employers, Elders, First Nations leaders and communities, SIIT staff, management and board.

Apprenticeship is an “earn while you learn” system of building a career with 50 trades+ to choose from in Saskatchewan. The “apprentice” learns the skills of the trade under the supervision of an expert “journeyperson”.

Designated Trades in Saskatchewan

There are over 40 designated trades and 20 subtrades in Saskatchewan. https://saskapprenticeship.ca/designated-trades-searchable/

What are the steps of apprenticeship?

1)     Find an employer willing to provide the necessary on-the-job training and supervision in one of the designated trades.

2)     Sign an apprenticeship contract with the employer and register it with the Sask Apprenticeship & Trade Certification Commission (SATCC).

3)     Work and learn on the job for the required period of time.

4)     Submit your hours of work – trade time – to the SATCC every few months.

5)     When notified by the SATCC, attend technical training for the required number of weeks each year.

6)     Pass your technical training and certification exams.

7)     Congratulations, you’re a journeyperson!

Please check post-secondary school websites to access the most current information.

University of Saskatchewan (U of S) – www.usask.ca

• Minimum entrance average is 70% but the average is higher in competitive entry programs (ex. Kinesiology, Education, Engineering, etc)

• Best of three Scholarship average calculation if you apply before Semester 1 is over

• Apply before December 1st to be eligible to apply for the Best & Brightest Scholarships by December 15th.

• $90 non-refundable fee per application

• Application deadline varies by college

University of Regina (U of R) – www.uregina.ca

• Minimum average is 70%, but the average is higher in competitive entry programs (ex. Education, Engineering, Nursing, Social Work, etc).

• Apply anytime in Grade 12, before Semester 1 is over for best entrance average calculation

• $100 one-time application fee ($50 application fee if you apply during Early Admission Days)

• Priority Application deadline for most programs is March 15 (Exception: Nursing Program - February 15)

First Nations University of Canada (FNUC) https://www.fnuniv.ca/ 

• Campuses at the University of Regina in Regina, Saskatoon, and Prince Albert.

• Have the unique opportunity to study in an environment that supports First Nations cultures, languages, and values. 

• All new applicants to the First Nations University of Canada must complete the University of Regina application form (online or paper-based).

• Although you are applying to the University of Regina, you will select the First Nations University of Canada as your Federated College (select your campus location Regina, Saskatoon, or Prince Albert).

• You must meet the U of R admission requirements for your program to be accepted.  

There are several regional colleges across Saskatchewan. These regional colleges offer a wide variety of programs and services including: Industry & Safety Training, Adult Basic Education, SK Polytech certificate and diploma programs, University of Regina degree programs, University of Saskatchewan degree programs, English Language Training and Continuing Education. To see what programs and courses each college offers, click on the links below to be redirected to their website:

Carlton Trail College - https://www.carltontrailcollege.com/ - located in Humboldt, Watrous and Wynyard

Northlands College - https://trainnorth.ca/ - located in La Ronge, Buffalo Narrows and Creighton

Great Plains College - https://www.greatplainscollege.ca/ - located in Kindersley, Swift Current, Biggar, Maple Creek, Rosetown and Warman

Cumberland College - https://www.cumberlandcollege.sk.ca/index.php - located in Nipawin, Melfort and Tisdale

North West College - https://northwestcollege.ca/ - located in Battlefords and Meadow Lake

Southeast College - https://www.southeastcollege.org/ - located in Assiniboia, Estevan, Indian Head, Moosomin, Weyburn and Whitewood

To see what programs and courses each school offers, click on the links below to be redirected to their website:

BrierCrest located in Caronport Sk.

Millar College of the Bible  3 campuses: Pambrun Sk. Tappen BC, Winnipeg Manitoba

Nipawin Bible College located in Nipawin

Thrive Bible School located in Hepburn

Youth with a Mission