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
- 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.
- Reminder: complete SAIT Start.
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 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 mid-July.
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 now. 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 loans
Course 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 new 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 are open until Sunday, Aug. 15.
📺 Watch: How to apply for awards
After you've paid your tuition
🚀 Start your countdown
Follow along as you get closer to the first day 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.
SAIT Start is an interactive introduction to all things SAIT. Prepare for the academic year ahead through a series of modules covering everything from academic success and paying for your education to support services, opportunities to get involved, health and well-being. Plus, get an idea of what to expect and what’s expected of you as a SAIT student.
🚀 Let's go!
Explore some of what your community has to offer during Orientation Week with a series of virtual events and on-campus activities before the first day of classes. Meet other SAIT students and chat to staff about all the supports available to students. Many programs will also be hosting a program-specific orientation. All the details will be ready for you later this summer.
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.
Find out what hardware and software you'll require. Check your program page for any program-specific details.
Check the Bookstore website for your course textbooks. Check your program page for additional tools or supplies you may need.
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.
Your SAIT email will be activated a few weeks before the first day of classes — we'll send you an email when it's ready. 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.
Watch your email for instructions on how to submit an eCard photo online. You’ll learn about card pick up at orientation or 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.
💻 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.
👉 PERS 050 – Student Rights and Responsibilities
This course is designed to introduce you to student rights and responsibilities at SAIT. You'll learn about SAIT's rich and diverse community, become familiar with guidelines and procedures that create a safe, respectful learning experience for you, and gain practical tips for how you can engage in the SAIT community in a positive and responsible way. You'll engage in a number of learning activities in this course, including readings, videos, activities and assessments. We encourage you to make the most of this opportunity! The more you participate, the more you'll take away and the better prepared you'll be for success at SAIT.
PERS 050 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.
👉 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 before Tuesday, Aug. 31 by emailing tutoring@sait.ca with your name and SAIT ID number. The course is self-paced and will be accessible through Brightspace (D2L) from Aug. 1 – Dec. 10, 2021 after you register.
👋 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.