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Fall 2020 full-time students: It's time to start on your next steps!
We know you'll have lots of questions before you start — here’s what you need to know to make your transition to SAIT an easy one.
What you should be doing now
✅ Check it off the list this week
- Complete SAIT Start.
- Join the SAIT Insights Research Community!
Plan ahead
📝 Stay on track to start at SAIT
Accept your offer
To accept your offer, pay your tuition deposit, which will be applied to your tuition balance.
Next steps for your program
At SAIT, each program is different. Find out what you'll need before your first day by reviewing your specific next steps on your program page.
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 services
Apply for residence
SAIT Residence buildings will be open this fall. Housing assignments will promote physical distancing — one student will be roomed in a two-bedroom suite and two students will be roomed in a four-bedroom suite. All residents will have their own washroom. Check out our rates and plans, and apply now.
Student loans
You can apply for a student loan starting in June when applications open for the following September and onwards. 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. Usually, this will be about two months before the first day of classes.
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
- Final transcript deadline: If you've been conditionally accepted to SAIT pending final grades — Confirmation Paid - Documents Required — from Grade 12, academic upgrading or international document assessment, don't forget final documents are due by Aug. 1.
- Tuition payment deadline: Tuition for the semester will be due on the first business day of the month before classes begin.
- Recognition of prior learning deadline: If you're a transfer student, the deadline to receive recognition of prior learning is Friday, Sept. 18.
- 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. Tuition and fees for the semester will be due on the first business day of the month before classes begin. For example, if your classes begin in September, your tuition payment deadline will be Tuesday, Aug. 4.
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
We’re currently working to minimize schedule changes. Schedules will be made available when they're complete, starting Monday, July 6. These are subject to change with the final version published on Friday, Aug. 14.
You can find your schedule on your mySAIT account under your myStudent tab or in the Ellucian Go app.
Entrance awards
Applications for 2020/21 Entrance Awards are now open. The deadline to apply is Friday, Aug. 7.
Apply after you register in your courses to see both general awards and program-specific awards. If you apply before you register, go back and check mySAIT after you register to see if there are additional program-specific awards available. Find out more and apply now
After you've paid your tuition
🚀 Start your countdown
We’ll have more information to help you dive into the details closer to the first day. Check back and watch your inbox for notices from SAIT. ️
👉 Can’t find your program or course on the list? The bookstore didn't receive a textbook list. Contact your program directly to determine if they’re still refining course details or if you're in luck, no textbook purchase required this term.
💻 Complete these prep courses online
ETHI 110 – SAIT Ethical Practices
Learn about SAIT's Student Code of Conduct and understand the consequences of unethical behaviour in this online course for all new students. You'll be registered in ETHI 110 automatically and course completion is mandatory.
ETHI 110 will be available through Brightspace (D2L) starting Monday, Aug. 24. If you have trouble accessing the course, please contact academic.coaching@sait.ca.
PREP 100 – The SAIT Experience
Get tips and insider information on time management, exam preparation, effective notetaking and more through this free, online short course for new students. Plus, learn about discussion boards, online communication and submitting assignments online. You'll be registered in PREP 100 automatically and course completion is recommended.
PREP 100 will be available through Brightspace (D2L) starting Monday, Aug. 24. If you have trouble accessing the course, please contact academic.coaching@sait.ca.
MATH 123 – Math Refresher
Give your math skills a boost, refresh some of the basics and get ready for calculus with a review of algebra, geometry, functions and graphs, trigonometry, exponents, systems of equations and more. MATH 123 is specifically designed to help students in the following programs prepare for MATH 238: Chemical Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Engineering Design and Drafting, Geomatics Engineering Technology, Instrument Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Petroleum Engineering Technology.
Register through mySAIT before Friday, Sept. 4 using the course CRN: 61712. The course is self-paced and will be accessible through Brightspace (D2L) Friday, Aug. 14 – Saturday, Oct. 31 after you register.
If you have trouble accessing the course, please contact tutoring@sait.ca.
📅 Events
🗓 Accessibility Services Welcome Week Workshop
Wednesday, Aug. 26 – Friday, Aug. 28 | 9 am – 3:30 pm
Online, MS Teams
Network with other first-year students, hear from second-year students. Explore effective learning strategies and learn more about SAIT's online learning platforms.
Register Now🗓 Welcome to PREP 100 Webinar
Attend a webinar session for an introduction to PREP 100 online and connect with some of SAIT's Academic Coaching staff.
- Monday, Aug. 24 | 1 – 2 pm
- Tuesday, Aug. 25 | 4 – 5 pm
- Wednesday, Aug. 26 | 10 – 11 am
👋 Get involved in your new SAIT community
Find a student club, sign up for a peer mentor, participate in the SAIT Insights Research Community, build your Co-Curricular Record 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.