University of Saskatchewan agreement with Saskatchewan Polytechnic expand options for students

The new options are the result of two transfer agreements signed in October that enable Saskatchewan Polytechnic students to carry over more academic credit to the university than ever before.

The first of the new agreements—signed between Saskatchewan Polytechnic and the U of S College of Arts and Science—allows 60 units of transfer credit toward the college's four-year or honours Biology program for graduates of Saskatchewan Polytechnic's two-year BioScience Technology program. This is known as a "two-plus-two" transfer agreement; after completing Saskatchewan Polytechnic's two-year diploma program, students can earn a U of S degree after just two additional years of study.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic and the U of S College of Agriculture and Bioresources were the signatories of the other new agreement. Under this "one-plus-three" arrangement, graduates of Saskatchewan Polytechnic's two-year Veterinary Technology program are eligible for 30 transfer credits into the college's four-year Animal Science or Animal Bioscience program.

Altogether, six transfer agreements now exist between Saskatchewan Polytechnic and the College of Arts and Science, and two between Saskatchewan Polytechnic and the College of Agriculture and Bioresources.

"The U of S is pleased to continue expanding its recognition of Saskatchewan Polytechnic's course credit," says Peter Stoicheff, dean of the U of S College of Arts and Science. "Transfer students from Saskatchewan Polytechnic have already proven their ability and their commitment to learning. The College of Agriculture and Bioresources and the College of Arts and Science are both enriched by their enrolment."

"Saskatchewan Polytechnic grads are job-ready. However, for those who want to pursue further education, these articulation agreements provide a bridge to different career opportunities. That's a win-win situation for all of us," says Lynda Kushnir Pekrul, dean of Saskatchewan Polytechnic's School of Animal and BioSciences.

Since 2006, the U of S has admitted more than 2,300 transfer students from Saskatchewan Polytechnic.

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Jennifer Thoma

Media Relations

University of Saskatchewan

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Tess Nakrayko

Saskatchewan Polytechnic

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306-280.6320 (cell)

tess.nakrayko@saskpolytechnic.ca