Fall 2021 full-time students: It's almost time to get back to it!
We know you'll have lots of questions — here’s what you need to know before starting another great semester at SAIT.
Up next on your to-do list
✅ Check it off the list
- Mark your calendar — course registration opens on Thursday, July 8. You'll receive an email with all the details and instructions a few days before.
- Bookmark this page and check back for updates — we'll also email your SAIT account. 📱 Tip: add your SAIT email to your phone.
Looking forward to Fall 2021
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Dear students, It is with great optimism that we are starting to prepare for our Fall 2021 term here at SAIT. It’s our hope, subject to ongoing positive shifts in community health indicators, that we’ll have more students on campus and see an increase in on-campus activities. We have a working group looking at various scenarios to prioritize in-person course delivery and student services, while ensuring the safety of our campus community in alignment with government and public health guidelines. In the coming weeks, we’ll be opening our library and outdoor recreation areas in alignment with new regulations and to pilot increasing access and services for the fall. This past year our faculty and employees have adapted and adopted technology and new ways of teaching and supporting students, demonstrating SAIT’s agility. These innovative methods have enhanced our practices and are helping guide new ways of delivering programs. The world of work you are entering has changed in ways we couldn’t have foreseen even a year ago, and it’s our commitment that your SAIT education will prepare you for what the future holds. We are focused on moving forward and finding new ways for you to learn and grow — ensuring all our students are career-ready. I applaud all of you for your resiliency and adaptability, and your instinct to embrace both change and the opportunities ahead. Progress on our decisions around Fall 2021 will be shared in regular communications. You can expect more detail in the coming weeks and months. You can also find ongoing updates on this page. Whether you are continuing your studies or starting them, coming from Calgary or joining us from anywhere in the world — we look forward to seeing you in September. Brad Donaldson |
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Stay up-to-date on SAIT’s COVID-19 regulations at sait.ca/covid19.
Plan ahead
📝 Stay on track
Accessibility and accommodations
Connect with an Accessibility Services advisor as soon as possible if you need to set up a classroom accommodation or get support for a health condition or disability while you're a student. They can also help with funding applications for adaptive equipment.
Accessibility servicesApply for residence
SAIT Residence buildings are open. Check out our rates and plans.
SAIT residence
Student loans
You'll need to apply again for a student loan for the new academic year, they're now open for the upcoming year. It's important to apply early so you have your funding in place before the tuition payment deadline.
You can apply for Alberta Student Loans at studentaid.alberta.ca or through the student aid office for your province.
Student loansCourse registration
All students will receive an email from SAIT when registration opens. For Fall 2021, registration opens on Thursday, July 8.
To register, you’ll choose a block of courses or individual courses as applicable to your program through mySAIT. Register before your tuition payment deadline and register early to secure a seat in your required courses.
Registration and schedulesAfter you've registered in classes
⏱️ Important deadlines
- Tuition payment deadline:
- Tuesday, Sept. 7 for students continuing with classes in September.
- Recognition of prior learning deadline: If you're a transfer student, the deadline to receive recognition of prior learning is Friday, Sept. 17.
- View all important dates
Pay your tuition
Once you've registered for your classes, you'll see your tuition balance in your Account Summary on mySAIT under the myStudent tab.
As a full-time student at SAIT, there are many ways for you to pay your tuition and fees, including online banking, credit card and student loans.
Confirmation of enrolment letter
If you need a letter to confirm you're enrolled at SAIT or a form filled out in order to access RESPs, scholarships or other sources of funding, you can get one from the Office of the Registrar after you're registered in classes.
To request a Confirmation of Enrolment letter, submit a ticket to Freshdesk.
Class schedule
You can find your schedule on your mySAIT account under your myStudent tab or in the Ellucian Go app. Learn more about making sense of your schedule.
Get organized before the term starts
🚀 Start your countdown
Use the guide below and grab your keys to a great student experience. Check back and watch your inbox for notices from SAIT. ️
SAIT's Students' Association (Saitsa) provides an affordable benefit plan designed to help full-time students attending SAIT. You can make changes to your plan before the deadline: opt-out of the plan (if you have existing coverage) or add family members. The early opt-out deadline is Monday, July 26, complete by this date so you're not charged for the plan. The opt-out deadline is Friday, Sept. 24.
Don't miss out on your chance at a share of more than $5 million in student awards. Review the student awards you could be eligible for during your studies at SAIT. Applications open in August for the upcoming academic year.
Check the Bookstore website for your course textbooks. Check your program page for additional tools or supplies you may need.
Find out what hardware and software you'll require. Check your program page for any program-specific details.
If you would like to add or drop a class (change your course registration), the period for most full-time programs is the first two weeks of the term.
Add it to your phone so you don’t miss any emails from SAIT.
If you’re new to online learning, check out these tips to maximize your motivation and energize your engagement.
My Career Hub gives you access to our online job board. You can also register for employment workshops, book personalized consultations, track your Co-Curricular Record (CCR) and more. To get started, create your account.
If you don't already have an eCard, watch your email for instructions on how to submit an eCard photo online. You’ll learn about card pick up from your school.
A UPass gives eligible SAIT students unlimited access to Calgary Transit for the term it's valid. Starting Fall 2021, your UPass can be accessed directly on your mobile device through Calgary Transit’s My Fare app.
👋 Get involved in your SAIT community
Find a student club, sign up to be a peer mentor, check in with the Chinook Lodge Indigenous Resource Centre, participate in the SAIT Insights Research Community, build your Co-Curricular Record, connect with Pride at SAIT, and lots more.
Good luck with your studies! Watch your inbox for your weekly SAIT Update — it’s packed with reminders, important dates and news you can use — add your SAIT email to your phone and you won’t miss a thing.