Categories of Applicants
Saskatchewan Residents
a) Applicants must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants at the time of application.
b) Applicants normally must have resided in Saskatchewan for at least 4 years immediately prior to September 1 of the year in which admission is being sought. Applicants who left the province but who have previously lived in Saskatchewan for an accumulated period of 15 years (permanent residency) will be treated as residents. Applicants who have previously lived in Saskatchewan for an accumulated period of less than 15 years and who do not qualify under the four-year condition will receive credit of one year toward the four-year requirement for every 4 years of residency in the province. There are no exceptions to the four-year Saskatchewan residency rule.
In support of a claim to qualify under section (b), as a resident of Saskatchewan, the following circumstances will be taken into account:
- reasons for any break in the continuity of residence, which will include attendance at an out-of-province educational institution, summer employment where applicable, and any other reason deemed to be relevant;
- residency based on dates Saskatchewan Driver's License or Hospitalization have been changed;
- Saskatchewan high school transcripts (if you are not currently registered at the University of Saskatchewan).
- resident of the Yukon, Northwest, or Nunavut Territories.
If you are applying as a Saskatchewan resident, you must provide proof of Saskatchewan residency by February 15.
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Canadian and International Applicants
Applicants are required to complete courses equivalent to those listed under "Admission Requirements" in this section of the
Calendar. Equivalent course work will be evaluated upon application for Admission and submission of official transcripts.
In addition to completing these requirements, applicants should note that the language of instruction at the University of Saskatchewan is English. Applicants whose university-level courses were completed at an institution where the language of instruction and examination is not English must provide evidence of English proficiency. See English Proficiency under
Admission Requirements in the Undergraduate Admission section of the
Calendar.
Non-Canadian applicants will need to obtain a Study Permit to study in Canada.
Aboriginal Equity Access Program
There is a separate category in which three first-year spaces are reserved for persons of Canadian Aboriginal ancestry. Applicants must meet the minimum admission requirements - a cumulative weighted average of 75% or greater in the two best 30 credit unit years and an average of no less than 70% in the required pre-dentistry courses. Applicants must achieve an acceptable rating on the interview and successfully complete the Dental Aptitude Test (DAT). Applicants wishing to apply under this category should identify themselves on the application for admission. For information on procedures for submitting proof of Aboriginal ancestry, see the
Undergraduate Admission section of the
Calendar.
"Special Case" Category
(Saskatchewan Residents only)
The College of Dentistry may consider students with special circumstances with regard to one or both of the 30 credit unit years, such that one or both years may have been completed over twelve consecutive months. This “special case” category will apply to Saskatchewan residents only. All “special case” applicants will be considered by the Admissions Committee and they will compete with all other applicants in the general pool of candidates. Applicants must have met all other requirements. Applicants are to submit a letter to support their application explaining their special circumstances.
Advanced Standing
The college has no provision at this time for considering and/or accepting advanced standing applicants at this time.
Transfer Students
There is no provision for accepting transfer students into the D.M.D. Program at this time.