Admission Processes

The following programs are currently designated. For more information on admission requirements for competitive programs, refer to the program's official web page.

The following degree program is designated as competitive: 

• The Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, delivered in partnership with the University of Regina, uses a competitive admission process. Applications are ranked according to specific program requirements. Refer to the program website for details.

The following diploma programs are designated as competitive.

• Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technology
• Dental Hygiene
• Medical Laboratory Technology
• Medical Radiologic Technology
• Practical Nursing
  
• Psychiatric Nursing

In order that a program be considered for the Competitive Admission Process, the following criteria must exist:

• program success reliant upon higher entering average (high school or post-secondary GPA)
• similar/like programs at colleague institutions also incorporate a competitive admissions process
• for active programs: the number of qualified applications must be at least 2.5 times the seat capacity, at each Saskatchewan Polytechnic campus location where it is offered, for two consecutive years
• must be for a future admissions cycle
  • example: proposal received Fall 2021 where required criteria has been satisfied for 2019/20 and 2020/21 academic years
    • Effective implementation date would be for the 2023/24 academic year

In competitive programs, higher admission requirements and/or additional selection criteria may be required. For competitive programs that do not require an overall average in a grade level, CAEC or GED® 12 is accepted in lieu of the grade level standing required by the program. 

Admission requirements set the minimum academic standard required for success in a program. The selection criteria for competitive programs are broader than academic requirements. Examples of potential selection criteria include interviews, career explorations and work or volunteer experience.

The Phase 1 admission average calculation for high school graduates is based on the final marks in high-school courses required for admission to the specific program to which they are applying.

The high school competitive score will be compared to any grade point averages(s) (UGPA) presented for a minimum of 15 passed post-secondary credit units to a maximum of 30 of the most recent credit units from recognized post-secondary institutions (which can include apprenticeship training) - and the highest score will be considered for the applicant's final competitive score. Such applicants must be in good academic standing with the institution. If transcripts from more than one post-secondary institution are submitted, the highest UGPA will be considered against the high school average. Applicants are then ranked in the order of highest averages.

The 30 passed post-secondary credits may be used to satisfy the grade level requirement; however, applicants must still present the specific high school course requirements (or equivalents, which may be at the post-secondary level) required by the program.

Final marks that high school graduates obtain through upgrading, and post-secondary transcripts, must be provided by March 15 in order to be considered. We will use only final grades provided to us by March 15. Where the 15th falls upon a weekend, documents will be due the following Monday

The Phase 1 admission average calculation for current high school students is based on final marks provided by March 15. High school students must order transcripts to be sent directly to Saskatchewan Polytechnic at the end of Semester 1 and the end of Semester 2 of the grade 12 year.

Students who have not yet graduated from grade 12, and who are registered in the Adult 12 program with Saskatchewan Polytechnic, must have their instructor submit, in writing, the relevant mid-term mark(s) by March 15. Where the 15th falls upon a weekend, documents will be due the following Monday. These mid-term marks will be used in the admission average calculation.

For the Phase 1 admission average calculation, the final grade 12 mark is used where the course is completed, and the final grade 11 mark is used only in the absence of the grade 12 mark in the same subject. Saskatchewan Polytechnic will use projected or predicted marks where final marks are not available for a required grade 12 or 11 course. All program-specific admission requirements must be met before final admission is granted.

The following five courses are used to calculate the Phase 1 admission average for students enrolled in high school at the time of application to a competitive program:

• Two 20 or 30 level English Language Arts courses (ELA 20, ELA A30, ELA B30) *
• One 20 or 30 level Mathematics course (Foundations of Math or Pre-Calculus)
  • For Practical Nursing (also includes Workplace and Apprenticeship Math)
• Two 20 or 30 level Sciences (excluding Computer Science) *

* Where an applicant has only one of the English or Science courses required, the one course (grade) will be used twice in calculating the admission average.

Final grade 11 marks will only be substituted in the absence of final grade 12 marks in the same subject. If the grade 12 mark is available, it will be used. Predicted or projected grades may be used where final marks are not available.

GED and modified subject scores cannot be presented as alternatives nor can they be "converted" to Saskatchewan 20 or 30 level subjects. Only regular 20 or 30 level courses are acceptable.

Applications are ranked in the order of highest averages.

Final admission is not determined until additional phases of the competitive process (where applicable) have been applied, and only after the program-specific requirements have been met.

For programs where final admission may be offered following the Phase 1 process, first round offers of admission will be awarded to those applicants with the highest rank up and to the starting cut-off admission average. The cut-off admission average varies by year and is dependent on the number and quality of applicants. 

Official high school transcripts must be submitted directly to Saskatchewan Polytechnic at the end of semester one and the end of semester two of the grade 12 year. The Ministry of Education will send transcripts at the end of each semester for the cost of a single transcript. Saskatchewan Polytechnic must receive final grade 12 transcripts by August 1. Applicants coming from provinces where the final official transcript will not be available by August 1 are encouraged to contact Admissions to hold their spot. Note: Manitoba can only produce Interim High School Transcripts until final marks are reported in September. Their admission will not be revoked pending receipt by September 30. 

When competitive scores are calculated, students are ranked and offered seats in order of their ranking. Competitive programs have higher initial cut-off scores. As the start date approaches, new offers are issued as needed, lowering the cut-off score. Only the final cut-off score, established close to the start date of the program, are noted below.  They change yearly due to a variety of factors, including seat capacity.  For programs who have historically had a Phase 1 and Phase 2 score, only the lowest Phase 1 score from those admitted is indicated. Equity seats have separate cut scores which vary greatly year to year.  Equity applicants are encouraged to apply. 

Program	Final Competitive Score Cut-Off
	2020 Intake	2021 Intake	2022 Intake	2023 Intake	2024 Intake
Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technology	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	85.80	TBA
Dental Hygiene	86.60	87.80	88.20	87.80	87.60 (Phase One)
Medical Laboratory Technology	Not applicable	77.00	72.40	72.40	81.80
Medical Radiologic Technology	87.60	90.50	88.65	86.67	92.00
Practical Nursing
Prince Albert	85.50	83.20	83.60	81.45	80.20
Regina	87.60	82.00	84.00	85.31	80.00
Regina Online	87.80	89.60	89.84	90.72	86.60
Saskatoon	84.60	82.00	85.00	89.60	89.75
Psychiatric Nursing
Regina					83.50
Saskatoon					73.80
Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing	Go to https://www.sasknursingdegree.ca/scbscn/#apply

• Admission is offered based on the date you become fully qualified—all your documents and requirements must be complete.
• Seats are filled in order of qualification date until the program and waitlist are full.
• Programs may close to new applications at any time once filled; check the status before applying.
• If you don’t receive an offer for the current academic year and reapply during the special window (September 1–15) to be considered for the next academic year, you may retain your original qualification date and stay ahead in the queue (first-choice priority).
• Winter/Spring intakes typically remain open longer. Unplaced Fall applicants may also have opportunities to move to Winter.

All required documents and application fee payment must be received before your application can be considered for qualification. Your qualification date is the day you become fully qualified for the program. Offers are then made in the order of qualification date—so the sooner your documents and requirements are complete, the better your position in the admissions queue.

• Applicants will be placed on a waitlist once a program is filled.
• Multiple applications permitted within the same program/year.
• Waitlisted applicants will be considered for future intakes of the same program within the same academic year automatically by admissions, so apply to the earliest intake you want.

You may be admitted under conditions relating to completion of academic requirements or submission of official academic documents prior to the start of the program.

Admission conditions will be specified in the letter of acceptance.

You may be conditionally admitted if you are completing a class or program required for admission to Saskatchewan Polytechnic. This means your seat will be reserved and you can begin your studies at Saskatchewan Polytechnic provided all required courses or programs are successfully completed before the program start date.

You will also be required to have officials copied of your transcripts, diplomas, degrees and certificates sent directly to Saskatchewan Polytechnic. The required documents will be specified as conditions of admission on your letter of acceptance.

If you have received a conditional letter of acceptance you should ensure the requested documents are sent directly to Saskatchewan Polytechnic by the specified deadline, or you will not be able to begin classes.

Official documents, sent directly from the issuing institutions should be sent to 
admissions@saskpolytech.ca

or 

Admissions
Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Saskatoon Campus, Idylwyld Drive
P.O. Box 1520
1130 Idylwyld Drive
Saskatoon SK S7K 3R5
Canada

You will not receive a new unconditional letter of acceptance after you have submitted the required documents. After all required documents have been submitted, you can confirm you have met all of the admission conditions by checking your status in the Applicant Hub. 

Step one: Offer letter

• If the applicant is eligible and there are available seats in the program, they will be provided with an offer letter detailing the program and requiring a non-refundable tuition deposit. Payment of the tuition deposit will confirm their seat in the program to which they applied, and non-payment of the tuition deposit by the specified deadline will lead to cancellation of the admission offer.

Step two: Acceptance letter

• Applicants who receive an offer letter and pay their tuition deposit by the specified deadline will be provided with a letter of acceptance. The letter of acceptance will confirm the student’s seat in their program of study.

Letters from the Office of the Registrar are sent to you by electronic letters. 

Visit the Apply for a Saskatchewan Polytechnic Program as an International Student web page for detailed information.