U of S: Off-campus Studies

Off-campus Studies

Be a first year U of S student without leaving home!

Complete the first year of your University of Saskatchewan degree in the comfort of your community. Whether your educational goal is a degree in medicine or business, education or law, agriculture or fine arts, the U of S offers full-time and part-time options for first year credit classes. Get started at a regional college or SIAST campus near you.

Why study off-campus?

Enjoy the benefits that thousands of students throughout the province have received by taking the first year of their U of S degree through local regional colleges and SIAST campuses:

smaller university class sizes allowing for more student/teacher interaction
lower living expenses
access to U of S academic advisors
personalized assistance by trained on-site staff
personal, academic, financial and career counselling
U of S scholarships eligibility
study skills, writing and tutorial assistance
admission and registration assistance
computer labs and internet access
assistance with resume preparation, job search techniques, employment strategies, and interview skills
interest tests and assessments to help determine the right course of study
entrance testing for various academic programs
U of S library services
sponsoring agency advocacy

“Taking first year university classes through North West Regional College saves me money and makes the transition from high school to university a little less sudden. I'm close to my support group of friends and family.”

—Krystal Rudyk, Pre-dentistry

Experience a variety of delivery modes

Whether studying off-campus or on-campus, today’s students want maximum flexibility to accommodate hectic schedules. Off-campus U of S students have the opportunity to experience a variety of delivery modes and materials specially designed to provide a rich learning experience:

Off-campus lecture classes – qualified instructors teach these traditional face-to-face university classes at many regional college and SIAST campuses.
Televised classes – a variety of introductory classes can be taken at over 50 receiving sites across Saskatchewan involving: weekly televised interactive, instructor-led lectures and discussions; online resources; telephone and e-mail access to instructors and tutors; specially developed print packages to guide you through lectures, assignments and textbooks.
Online classes – join the e-learning revolution! U of S online courses are specially designed for the web by instructional design specialists to provide you with an optimum learning experience. Online discussion forums provide opportunities to interact with instructors and students.
Independent Studies – study where and when you want. These enhanced correspondence courses involve print, and/or audio and video teaching tools and materials to make your learning experience a memorable one. Course guides and telephone or internet access to instructors ensure that you stay on track and get the help you need to be successful.
Multi-mode classes – these classes involve a weekly audio conference with an instructor or tutor at designated sites. Face-to-face instruction is provided onsite every six weeks. Textbooks, audiovisual learning aids and specially developed print packages are integral to the multi-mode course.

“Off-campus labs are great because with a smaller class, labs aren’t as crowded and you can get more individual attention from the instructor.”

—Dean Millis, Arts and Science Student, Prince Albert Off-Campus U of S Program

Off-Campus Sites

Be a University of Saskatchewan Student at Regional Colleges or SIAST campuses located throughout the province

Complete U of S courses through the College of Arts and Science or the College of Agriculture and Bioresources. Prerequisite courses from the College of Arts and Science are required for entry to many U of S colleges including medicine, veterinary medicine, education, dentistry and law. Call an off-campus University Coordinator at any of the following sites for information on available courses and programs.

Carlton Trail Regional College serves Davidson, Humboldt, Quill Lake, Semans, Southey, Viscount, Wadena, Watrous and Wynyard.

Cumberland College serves Choiceland, Hudson Bay, Melfort, Nipawin and Tisdale. Download the Cumberland Regional College fact sheet (PDF).

Great Plains College serves Biggar, Cando, Central Butte, Chaplin, Eastend, Eston, Frontier, Glentworth, Gull Lake, Gravelbourg, Hazlet, Kindersley, LaFleche, Leader Counselling Centre, Macklin Learning Centre, Mankota, Maple Creek Healing Lodge (MCHL), Outlook, Rosetown, Shaunavon, Swift Current, Tompkins, Val Marie and Warman.

Lakeland College serves Lloydminster, Maidstone, Neilburg and Vermillion.

Northlands College serves Buffalo Narrows, Creighton, La Ronge, Sandy Bay and Stanley Mission.

NORPAC is located in La Ronge.

North West Regional College serves the Battlefords, Big River, Meadow Lake, Spiritwood, St. Walburg and Unity.

Parkland College serves Canora, Esterhazy, Fort Qu’Appelle, Kamsack, Kelvington, Melville, Preeceville and Yorkton. Download the Parkland Regional College fact sheet (PDF).

Prince Albert Off-Campus U of S Program

SIAST, Palliser Campus is located in Moose Jaw.

Southeast College serves Assiniboia, Broadview, Carlyle, Carnduff, Coronach, Estevan, Indian Head, Kahkewistashaw, Kipling, Moosomin, Rocanville, Weyburn and Whitewood.