Fall 2021 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
- Bookmark this page and check back for updates — we'll also email you regularly.
- Reminder: complete SAIT Start.
Looking forward to Fall 2021 — a message from the Vice President, Academic
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
Vice President, Academic
SAIT
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. You can find out what you'll need before your first day by reviewing your specific next steps on your program page — details will be added in the coming months.
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 are open. Check out our rates and plans.
Student loans
You can apply for a student loan when they open for the upcoming year in June. 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
- 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:
- Monday, Aug. 9 for students starting classes in September.
- The first business day of the month before classes begin for students starting in October, November and December.
- 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.
Entrance awards
Entrance awards are available for new SAIT students starting their programs in the fall. Complete an online application through your mySAIT account. Applications will open after registration opens.
📺 Watch: How to apply for awards
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. ️
💻 Attend info sessions and complete these prep courses online
There will be info sessions for registration, student loans, student awards, how to get started at SAIT and how to get involved. Check back for the schedule this summer.
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) before the first day of classes.
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) before the first day of classes.
👋 Get involved in your new SAIT community
Find a student club, 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! Once you start at SAIT, 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.