Orientation is a customizable experience for all new students—undergraduate and graduate!
Register now!
Deadline: September 4
(International students only)In addition to the events below, you'll have the chance to participate in library tours, information technology sessions, green campus living sessions, University Learning Centre sessions, mature student sessions and more!
| Aug 31 |
Aboriginal Students’ Centre Welcome
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| Sep 1 |
Student Check-in11:30am Convocation Hall Pick up your name tag, Orientation schedule, and a free Huskies t-shirt! Orientation Kick-Off1:00pm The Bowl 
As part of a college-specific group you will meet other new students with similar academic interests, learn your way around campus, find your classrooms and be given valuable tools for success! You will have the opportunity to attend the LIVE! Expo Information Fair, where you can get to know campus & the city – and learn how to spice up your student experience through involvement in campus clubs and other activities. Free BBQ4:30pm The Bowl
Alternative Programming (USSU)All day All over campus! Need a break from your regularly scheduled programming? Come out and enjoy a quick pick-up game of Ultimate Frisbee, touch football, or just toss a rubber chicken around. We’ll be all over campus, so look for events throughout Orientation and Welcome Week. |
| Sep 2 |
College Welcome9:00am Meet in The Bowl Spend some time getting to know your own College! You’ll learn more about College expectations, learn your College’s cheer, get prepared for a solid academic experience and have some fun with the College staff and student societies. Alternative Programming (USSU)All day All over campus! Need a break from your regularly scheduled programming? Come out and enjoy a quick pick-up game of Ultimate Frisbee, touch football, or just toss a rubber chicken around. We’ll be all over campus, so look for events throughout Orientation and Welcome Week. |
| Sep 5 |
International Students Welcome 2009!
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Aug 29 & 31 — Living in Voyageur Place Residence and don't want to lug your TV up 3 flights of stairs?? Don't worry, we've got you covered. Come meet the President of the University and Academic Advisors as the entire campus helps get your stuff to your new home.
Sep 3 — If you’ve ever gazed up into the stars wondering if those burning balls of gas are the same as your professors on Monday mornings, well come find out!
Sep 3 — Looking for career advice? How about a part-time job? Drop in to the Student Employment and Career Centre!
Huskie Football Sep 4 — U of S Huskies vs. U of C Dinos! Alumni & Friends Homecoming 2009 Football Game.
Sep 5 — Get all the details for a great light show!
Sep 8-11 — This week-long event has numerous activities you won’t want to miss—a car-less drive-in movie, an all-ages concert at Louis’ and a variety of activities in the Bowl!
Sep 8 — All students, faculty and staff are welcome to a free pancake breakfast in the Bowl.
Sept 9 — 10:30 am in Rm. 232 of the PAC. Pizza lunch will be provided and all Grad students are encouraged to attend.
Sep 12 — Make a difference in the community during this annual one-day event! Register now!
Sep 13 — In partnership with the USSU Learn more!
Sep 16 — Market yourself to some of Canada’s top employers! Learn more about the Expo.
Sep 25 — Brought to you by the GSA.
In Ulife, you'll learn about:
Do you have questions about the opportunities and challenges that first-year students may face? Are you interested in learning about programs and services the U of S offers to help students achieve their goals? If so, we invite you to join us this fall for Parent Orientation!
"The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence." —Denis Waitly
The U of S welcomes all VIPs—Very Important Parents—to campus for an event-filled day. Parent Orientation assists parents in establishing realistic expectations and offers valuable information to support both parents and students in making a successful transition to university. A variety of topics of interest to the VIPs of new U of S students will be presented. These include: housing, money management, academic requirements, health services, U of S student life and family transition. These presentations are provided by U of S faculty and staff, and also by current U of S students!
| Time | Activity |
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| 5:00 p.m. | Check-in, Information Fair, Coffee & snacks |
| 5:30 p.m. | Presentations on Campus Safety, USSU health & dental plan, Registration & student loans, Student Central, Student experience, Student transition issues |
| 6:45 p.m. | Q&A with prizes |
| 7:00 p.m. | Campus tour |
| 8:15 p.m. | College Session |
| Time | Activity |
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| 1:00 p.m. | Check-in, Information Fair, Coffee & snacks |
| 1:30 p.m. | Presentations on Campus Safety, USSU health & dental plan, Registration & student loans, Student Central, Student experience, Student transition issues |
| 2:45 p.m. | Q&A with prizes |
| 3:00 p.m. | Campus tour |
| 4:15 p.m. | College Session |
If you would like to volunteer for Orientation 2010, please contact us at admissions@usask.ca!
Take an active role in your university career—become a volunteer for Orientation 2010!
Over 3,500 new students join our campus community every September, and they need your help! Lend your veteran U of S skills to Orientation 2009 to help new students navigate their way through campus. As a volunteer, you will meet new people, increase your understanding of campus and, as always, have a great time!
Pass on the spirit, pride and passion that makes the University of Saskatchewan such a great place to learn and grow!
LIVE! Expo Information Fair, is an opportunity for you to get to know campus & the city – and learn how to spice up your student experience through involvement in campus clubs and other activities. Take a look below for a list of our Orientation sponsors and other organizations that will all be in attendance at LIVE! Expo:
| SPONSORS | CAMPUS CLUBS |
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| CAMPUS SERVICES | COLLEGES AND DEPARTMENTS |
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