Fall Open House is on Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18 from 10 am – 3 pm. Join us at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) Main Campus located at 1301 16 Ave NW in Calgary, Alberta.

Yes! We’re here to help you discover your future career, so our Open House events will always be free. You will require a credit or debit card if you intend to purchase food on campus or if you would like to submit your application at the event.

SAIT has been a pillar in the Calgary community for 100+ years. We have more than 100 programs and credentials spanning degrees, diplomas, certificates, apprenticeships and more. Open House is a great way to get familiar with our offerings.

At Open House, you can:

• learn more about our programs and explore areas of interest
• talk to instructors and advisors at our information fair
• attend program-specific information sessions
• tour the campus, residence and our facilities
• get hands-on at our Try-a-Skill booths
• check out the fantastic food options available on campus
• experience the SAIT campus and take in the spectacular views of downtown Calgary and the Rocky Mountains.

Ready to apply? You can also do that at Open House. Visit our Application Room in Heritage Hall, AA105 if you are a domestic student and our International Centre booth in the Irene Lewis Atrium if you’re an international student.

Explore our programs

We ask that visitors to our Fall Open House 2025 register using the link below. Your registration helps us plan ahead, making sure we have the right staff and resources to support everyone. However, there’s no need to check in when you arrive. Just show up, explore at your own pace, and enjoy everything Open House has to offer. Register using the form at the top of this page.

SAIT is conveniently located at 1301 16 Avenue NW in Calgary, making it easily accessible for commuters.

Located on 16 Avenue NW, between major commuter routes like the Deerfoot and Crowchild Trail, visitors can easily drive to campus and park in one of our on-campus lots. (Bonus: parking is free on Saturday, Oct. 18!)

Public transit is also a convenient and easy way to get to SAIT’s Main Campus. The Red Line CTrain stops directly at SAIT, which is one stop away from the trendy area of Sunnyside and two stops north of downtown. Both train and bus services are available through Calgary Transit.

For more information, visit our transit and parking page.

Free parking is available only on Saturday, Oct. 18, in all lots except for P1 on a first-come, first-served basis for the duration of the event. Accessible parking is available in P6.

Or leave the car at home and opt for transit. Train and bus services are available via Calgary Transit.

For more information, visit our transit and parking page.

No check-in is required. While registering helps us plan ahead — making sure we have the right staff and resources to support everyone — there’s no need to check in when you arrive. Just show up, explore at your own pace, and enjoy everything Open House has to offer.

When you arrive at Open House, there’s no need to check in. Just come on in and start exploring. We have welcome booths with staff, students and interactive schedules set up in Stan Grad, Heritage Hall, Johnson Cobbe and the Aldred Centre to help guide you to make the most of your time at Open House.

Everyone’s journey at Open House will look different. If you intend to take advantage of all that we have on offer — from tours, information sessions and try-a-skill to connecting with faculty and advisors at our information fair — we recommend you set aside 2-3 hours.

Are you a planner? Our digital scheduling tool helps you build a personalized itinerary, so you won’t miss out on scheduled events like campus tours and information sessions.

SAIT offers a range of programs and credentials, along with flexible learning options tailored to your needs and interests.

What sets SAIT apart is our hands-on learning and real-world skills that are infused into every degree, diploma, certificate, and apprenticeship program. We have eight schools at SAIT, offering programs in business, construction, digital technology, energy, health and public safety, hospitality and tourism, manufacturing and automation, and transportation.

All eight of our schools will be present at Open House. At our information fair, you can talk to instructors — who have years of industry experience — and get more insight into programs. You can also attend information sessions, which dive deeper into specific programs.

Find school-specific tours and information sessions using our scheduling tool. For a full list of SAIT’s programs, visit our programs and courses page.

You can! Domestic applicants can visit our Application Room in Heritage Hall, AA105. To apply, you will need to create an ApplyAlberta profile and have a valid Visa or Mastercard to pay the application fee.

International students can visit the International Centre Booth in the Irene Lewis Atrium for more information on applying. You will need a valid Visa or Mastercard to pay the application fee.

SAIT’s Main Campus in Calgary’s northwest is known for its fantastic food options. After all, we are the top hospitality school in Canada according to CEOWORLD Magazine.

SAIT campus provides a wide range of food establishments to satisfy your hunger and cravings, from restaurants to coffee shops and corner stores.

If you’re after a truly unique SAIT experience, check out our student-run venues such as the International Market and 4 Nines Diner located in the John Ware building.

If you can’t make it to SAIT’s Fall Open House, don’t worry! There are still plenty of ways you can plan your future as a SAIT student.

Check out our schedule of upcoming information sessions to find one that suits your interests. From our career finder quiz to program advising and career planning services, find the answers you need on our admissions page.