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
- It's orientation week! Join in on all the fun and festivities, both online and on campus 🎉
Looking forward to Fall 2021
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SAIT has been considering any necessary response to today’s public health announcement from the Government of Alberta, and has determined that we will be operating as planned next week. Our return to campus for the Fall 2021 term is anchored in our top priority — the health and safety of our SAIT community. An indoor masking mandate was reinstated Aug. 23, and we urge the continued practice of good sanitary and respiratory hygiene. The best defense against COVID-19 and its variants, and the best way to help keep all our community safe, is to get vaccinated. We encourage all our students to roll up their sleeves to get immunized, and SAIT will be hosting a pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic for students on Thursday, Sept. 9 in the Orpheus Theatre, Campus Centre, from 9 am to 5 pm or while vaccine supplies last. SAIT will continue to assess the on-going health situation in our province and follow the Government of Alberta and Alberta Health Services’ guidelines, adjusting as required. |
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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.