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Fall 2020 pre-employment 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
Not sure where to start? Check back on this page frequently, we’ll have updates for you here and of course, watch your inbox for an email from SAIT.
On your Next Steps list this week:
- Register in your courses.
- Pay your tuition and fees.
- ⏱ Deadline: Tuesday, Aug. 4.
COVID-19 and Fall 2020 program delivery
Find information about program delivery mode (online or blended) due to COVID-19 and in consideration of provincial health restrictions and guidelines.
Plan ahead
Get started on everything you’ll need to do before you start at SAIT.
Accept your offer
To accept your offer, you'll want to 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 and accepting students this fall. Housing assignments will be conducted in a manner that promotes physical distancing such that one student will be roomed in a two-bedroom suite and two students will be roomed in a four-bedroom suite and all residents will have their own washroom. Check out our rates and plans, and apply for housing.
SAIT residenceStudent loans
If you're eligible, you can apply for a student loan starting in June of each year 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.
Please note: Pre-employment electrician students starting on Monday, Aug. 24 were registered by SAIT.
Registration and schedulesAfter you're registered in classes
Course registration kicks off a number of steps including tuition balance, confirmation of enrolment and schedule.
Pay your tuition
Once you have 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 that 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 working to minimize schedule changes. Schedules will be made available as they get completed 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.
Three important deadlines
- Final transcript deadline: If you've been conventionally accepted to SAIT pending final grades - Confirmation Paid - Documents Required - from Grade 12, academic upgrading or international document assessment, don't forget that 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.
After you've paid your tuition
The countdown to day one is on — you’re almost here! Time to dive into the details and make sure you check everything off your Next Steps list.
❗️ Bookmark this page: We’ll have more information about your ID card, parking and other details closer to the first day. Check back here and watch your inbox. ❗️
Complete preparatory courses
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.
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
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 for your weekly SAIT Update — it’s packed with reminders, important dates and news — add your SAIT email to your phone and you won’t miss anything.