
Welcome to Saskatchewan Polytechnic! Join us for an activity-filled week as we gather at Sask Polytech. As you begin this adventure, you'll be welcomed with events to help you get connected, feel supported and foster a sense of belonging at Sask Polytech.
This schedule of events will introduce you to faculty, staff and many of the resources available within the Sask Polytech communities. Whether you are joining us on campus for your first year or returning, we want you to feel welcome and ready for the year to come.
Featured events
Student Connect Festival
Social contest
Winter 2024 orientation
Event schedule
January 2 - 4, 2024: Ask Me booth
Have questions? Look out for the Ask Me booth to help you navigate your first week on campus.
We’ve got you covered!
Date: | January 2 - 4, 2024 |
Time: | 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Locations: |
Moose Jaw campus: Main entrance/foyer by cafeteria Prince Albert campus: Technical building (north entrance)/Academic building (east doors) Regina campus: Main street across from food court Saskatoon campus, Idylwyld Dr.: Junction of the main door hallway and first cross hallway |
January 2 - 5, 2024: Chill zone
Need a moment to chill?
Stop by the Library and take a mental break with some puzzles, colouring, board games, and more.
Learn more about the Library.
Date: | January 2 - 5, 2024 |
Time: | 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Location: | Library |
January 2, 2024: Welcome greeters and refreshments
Sask Polytech staff will provide a warm welcome as you enter the building with refreshments. Wonder where you need to go? Friendly door greeters will help you find your way!
As you arrive on campus and head to class, grab a complimentary beverage and healthy snack from the grab n' go refreshment station.
Date: | January 2, 2024 |
Time: | As you arrive on campus |
Locations: |
Main entrance at the following campuses:
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January 3, 2024: Campus and Community Services Fair
Take a stroll on your lunch break and check out our Campus and Community Services Fair!
You have a chance to meet all supports and services available to you on and off campus. We are here to help to you get settled and connected to make the most of your academic journey.
Don't forget to pick up some free swag while you’re there!
Date: | January 3, 2024 |
Time: | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Locations: |
Moose Jaw campus: Macoun Lounge in the food court Prince Albert campus, Technical building: Main hall by the food court Regina campus: Main Street by the food court Saskatoon campus, Idylwyld Dr.: Student Services/SPSA hallway |
January 4, 2024: Student Connect Festival
The Student Connect festival is the one day you don’t want to miss out on! Join us for games, food, and festivities to kick start the new year!
- Cultural entertainment
- Check out the different pavilions throughout the campus.
- Games, musical entertainment and more.
Date: | January 4, 2024 |
Time: | Starts at 11:30 a.m. |
Locations: | To be determined |
January 5, 2024: Free pizza Friday
Each campus has a little something unique to offer, and all are bound to get you smiling, feeling energized, and having a good time.
Let’s get settled and connected, together!
Date: | January 5, 2024 |
Time: | Starts at 11:30 a.m. (While supplies last) |
Locations: |
Moose Jaw campus: Macoun Lounge in the food court Prince Albert campus, Technical Building: Main hall by the north entrance Regina campus: Main Street by the food court Saskatoon campus, Idylwyld Dr.: Outside of the Student Engagement Center (Room 121) |
If you do not wish to have your photograph taken, please advise the onsite photographer.
Social media contest
New and returning Sask Polytech students are invited to join our Winter Welcome social media contest! Each winner will receive a swag package from the Sask Polytech Campus Store.
How to enter:
- Post a photo from Winter Welcome Week (January 2 – 5, 2024) on your Instagram account.
- Include the hashtag #SaskPolytechWinterWelcome or #SaskPolytechStudentExperience in your caption.
- Tag @SaskPolytechStudents in your post, or share the post to your story and tag @SaskPolytechStudents (doing both will only count as one entry).
- Follow @SaskPolytechStudents.
The contest runs from January 2 - 10, 2024.
Three winners will be randomly chosen and notified through their Instagram DMs from the @SaskPolytechStudents account on Thursday, January 11. Winners will have one week (until 5 p.m. on January 18) to reply and claim their prize.
View official contest rules
Each winner will receive a swag package from the Sask Polytech Campus Store.
How to enter:
- Post a photo from Winter Welcome Week (January 2 – 5, 2024) on your Instagram account.
- Include the hashtag #SaskPolytechWinterWelcome or #SaskPolytechStudentExperience in your caption.
- Tag @SaskPolytechStudents in your post, or share the post to your story and tag @SaskPolytechStudents (doing both will only count as one entry).
- Follow @SaskPolytechStudents.
Three winners will be chosen randomly and notified through their Instagram DMs from the @SaskPolytechStudents account on Thursday, January 11. Winners will have one week (until 5 p.m. on January 18) to reply and claim their prize.
Contest Rules:
- No purchase required.
- To collect a prize, entrants will be required to answer a skill-testing question.
- The contest is open to residents of Saskatchewan enrolled in a Saskatchewan Polytechnic program during the contest dates.
- Saskatchewan Polytechnic employees are not eligible to participate in the contest.
- This contest is not open to residents of Quebec.
- Each entrant may only submit one entry.
- The odds of winning this contest will depend upon the total number of entries.
- The Prize(s) will be awarded without consideration for regional allocation. Available prizes will decrease as they are awarded.
- By participating in this contest, entrants consent to the collection and use of their personal information by Saskatchewan Polytechnic, including name, address, telephone number, social media handles, social media posts, and any images submitted by the entrant by participating in the consent. This personal information will be used to assess contest entries, to select and contact winners, to award prizes and for administration, marketing and promotional purposes. Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Privacy Policy is available online.
- Each winner must provide a mailing address and proof of Saskatchewan Polytechnic enrolment to receive a prize.
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- Instagram is not associated with this contest, and it does not sponsor or endorse this contest in any way.
- By choosing to participate in this contest, entrants agree to release Instagram from all claims which may arise by virtue of their participation.
- There is a limit to one entry per Instagram account/handle. Multiple Instagram entries from one person will not be accepted.
- Entrants shall not:
- inaccurately tag content as part of participating in this contest;
- tag other individuals as part of any Instagram post made as part of entering this contest;
- create or use multiple Instagram accounts for any purposes connected with their participation in this contest.
- Anyone doing so will be ineligible for this contest.
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