Campus essentials: 10 things every new and returning USask student needs to know for Fall Term

Get your student ID card, you need it! Use your student ID card to access the PAC, take out books at the library, track your meal plan balance, get into your residence room and building, prove your identity when writing final exams, and attend Huskies home games for free! Learn more about your student ID card here.

Download the uSafe app. uSafe is the official safety app of USask, and features emergency contacts, safety tips, personal safety tools, maps, in-app tip reporting, and much more. Download uSafe here.

Make sure to take care of yourself. Tackling your classes while balancing your well-being doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Learn about mental, physical and academic wellness by attending workshops available to USask students.

Find direction with academic advising. Every college has an academic advisor and they want to help you! To speak with someone: Call, email or, in some cases, book an appointment. 

Research your education funding options. There are a variety of scholarships, bursaries and awards available. Consider applying for a continuing bursary (Deadline: October 1). Research student loans, financial awards and student employment.

Get involved and build connections. It can be challenging making new friends during your first few weeks on campus. Trust us - putting in a little effort to meet your classmates and your peers can result in some lifelong friendships. 

Take advantage of our beautiful and bustling campus life through joining one of our 150-plus campus clubs, visiting one of the seven on-campus art galleries and museums, or exercising in the state-of-the-art Physical Activity Complex. And don’t forget that volunteering is a great way to meet new people!  

Make sure to check out the Campus Expo happening on Sept. 3 at our Saskatoon campus. Student groups, student-support units, colleges and departments will be at tables around The Bowl. 

Show your Huskie pride! One of the best ways to get into student life on campus is to attend a game for one of the 15 Huskie Athletics teams and support our student-athletes. Make sure to check the Huskie website for the full schedule. And don’t forget about the big Homecoming game, happening Sept. 13. Remember: with your student card, you can attend Huskies games for free!

Keep track of important events. The academic calendar is an up-to-date resource for anyone looking for major academic events or deadlines.

Learn about your commute options. Taking the bus is a great option for getting to campus. The U-Pass is a Saskatoon Transit bus pass that can be activated in PAWS and used with your smart phone. Apply for your U-Pass here.

If you plan to drive to campus regularly, you can apply for a student parking permit for select lots on or near campus.  

For both cyclists and drivers, share the road, stay aware, and make sure to leave one metre of space between a vehicle and a bicycle when passing. Learn more about bicycle safety, and rules and regulations for cycling in Saskatoon.

We are here to help! Need additional info? The best place for additional information on planning your finances, housing resources, transportation and more is available on our Student Supports website. Here you will also find a list of the many student services available to you.