Educational Requirements
The basic educational requirements for admission to degree programs include satisfactory previous training in the subjects required for admission.
The particular requirements for admission to each College and School of the University are listed individually in this section.2008-2009 Admission Policy
- Applicants must have complete Grade 12 or equivalent secondary level standing.
- Applicants must have successfully completed the 30-level (or equivalent Grade 12) subject prerequisites determined by individual colleges.
- Agriculture and Bioresources – B.S.A. – Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Mathematics B30 and Mathematics C30 or equivalents
- Agriculture and Bioresources – B.Sc.(Agbus.) – Biology 30 or Chemistry 30 or Physics 30, Mathematics B30 and Mathematics C30 or equivalents
- Commerce – Mathematics B30 and Mathematics C30 or equivalents
- Education – Social Studies 30 or History 30 or Native Studies 30, a 30-level science, and an approved 30-level language other than English or 30-level fine arts or equivalents
- Engineering – Mathematics B30, Mathematics C30, Calculus 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30 (minimum grade of 70% required) or equivalents
- Kinesiology – Mathematics B30 or Mathematics C30, Biology 30, and Chemistry 30 or Physics 30 or equivalents
- A minimum overall average of 70% calculated using the following:
- One of English A30, English B30, English Language Arts A30, or English Language Arts B30 or equivalents.
- One of Mathematics A30, Mathematics B30, Mathematics C30, Calculus 30 or equivalents.
- A combination of three 30 level (or Grade 12 equivalents) from the following categories:
Approved 30-level Subjects for AdmissionNatural SciencesMaximum of two subjects may be selected from the following:
Biology
Calculus
Chemistry
Computer Science
Geology
Mathematics*
Physics
Social Science/ HumanitiesMaximum of two subjects may be selected from the following:
Christian Ethics (Religious Studies)
English*
Economics
Geography
History
Law
Native Studies
Psychology
Social Studies
Sociology
Languages**
Fine/ Performing ArtsMaximum of one subject may be selected from the following:
Art
Art Education
Band
Choir
Choral
Drama
Music
Orchestra
Physical Education***
Practical & Applied Arts****
Visual Arts
* Only one subject may be used in this category.
** Any approved language other than English (eg. Cree, French, German, Japanese, Mandarin, Polish, Salteaux, Spanish, Ukrainian).
*** For Kinesiology applicants only, this subject may be used in calculation of the admission average.
**** For Education applicants only, this subject may be used in calculation of the admission average. It must be from the Saskatchewan Learning approved list of Practical and Applied Arts (or equivalent).
For a complete list of approved Grade 12 subjects for admission to specific programs view the Prospective Students website:
explore.usask.ca/admission/requirements.