New Students
Congrats! You're in!
You're joining a community of people who are exceptionally skilled and love what they do.
We know you'll have lots of questions before you start — here’s what you need to know to make your transition to SAIT an easy one.
Important dates and deadlines
Keep track of all upcoming important dates as you prepare for your first day.
- Final transcript deadline
- Tuition payment deadline
- Transfer credit or prior learning assessment deadline
- Deferral deadline
- Orientation week
Plan ahead
✅ Accept your offer through your admissions portal and pay the non-refundable tuition deposit.
💵 Apply for student loans if you're a domestic student seeking additional funding. This can all be done through Alberta Student Loans at studentaid.alberta.ca or through the student aid office in your home province.
🗓 Register in your courses. On the registration opening date for your program, you’ll choose a block of courses or individual courses through mySAIT.
🏠 Apply for residence
if you’re looking for accommodations within walking distance of your classes.
📆 Notes on starting in a later semester: if you need to defer your admission or transfer your tuition deposit to a different semester, you'll need to make a formal request with the Office of the Registrar.
After you've registered in classes
💵 Pay your tuition before the semester deadline using an accepted online method. You can see your tuition balance in your account summary on mySAIT under the myStudent tab.
👍 Request of confirmation of enrolment letter if needed; some financial institutions ask for a letter confirming your enrolment to release RESP funds. Once you’re registered for classes, you can request enrollment confirmation through your mySAIT account. Look for an email from MyCreds when your letter is available (within five business days).
If your financial institution requires us to sign a form, upload the appropriate forms and submit a ticket through our online support desk.
🇨🇦 Get your study permit. International students who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada require a study permit issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to study in a program that is longer than six months.
Once you have received your confirmation or acceptance letter from SAIT and accompanying documentation for IRCC, you can start applying for your study permit.
🍎 Transfer credits from previous post-secondary. If you wish to receive credit for previous post-secondary courses, you must apply during the transfer credit evaluation period.
📃 Submit final transcripts. If you've been conditionally accepted to SAIT pending final grades (confirmation paid - documents required) don't miss your final document submission date.
💰 Apply for entrance awards through the online application on your mySAIT account.
♿️ Connect with an Accessibility Services advisor if you need classroom accommodations or support for a health condition or disability.
After you've paid your tuition
⚕️Confirm your health and dental coverage. If you’re a domestic student, you can make changes to your plan, opt out if your have existing coverage, or add family members before the deadline.
🏁 Complete SAIT Start, an online module on all things SAIT. Prepare for the academic year ahead with this primer on academic success strategies, paying for your education, available support services, opportunities to get involved and taking care of your health and well-being.
∓ Add/drop classes before the deadline.
🆔 Get your eCard and download the app to access facilities across campus, including the Athletics Centre, Reg Erhardt Library and more.
🚊 Access your UPass for unlimited access to Calgary Transit.
💻 Get your tech and supplies needed for your program, as well as any additional supplies, tools or uniforms mentioned on your program page.
📚 Get your textbooks through mySAIT or the SAIT Bookstore. Order them four weeks before classes start to be ready for your first day.
Attend orientation
SAIT is much more than programs and buildings; it's your community. Meet other SAIT students and chat with staff about all the support available. Plus, find out just how many ways there are to get involved in student life and everything you'll need to know for this year.
You'll likely also have a program-specific orientation to meet your new classmates and instructors and learn important information about your upcoming classes.
We offer additional orientations for Indigenous and international students. The link to register will be sent to your email address before the semester starts.
Get ready for your first day
ℹ️ Attend info sessions and complete these prep courses
There will be info sessions for registration, student awards, how to get started at SAIT and how to get involved — plus a whole series just for international students.
All courses will be available on Brightspace (D2L) before classes start.
This mandatory course introduces you to student rights and responsibilities at SAIT.
You'll learn about SAIT's rich and diverse community, become familiar with guidelines and procedures that create a safe, respectful learning experience for you, and gain practical tips for engaging in the SAIT community positively and responsibly.
You'll engage in several learning activities, including readings, videos, activities and assessments.
We encourage you to make the most of this opportunity! The more you participate, the more you'll take away and the better prepared you'll be for success at SAIT.
Get tips and insider information on time management, exam preparation, effective notetaking and more through this free, online short course for new students. Plus, learn about discussion boards, online communication and submitting assignments online.
You'll be registered in PREP 100 automatically, and course completion is recommended.
SAIT offers a free online course to help you prepare for MATH 238. Give your math skills a boost, refresh some of the basics and get ready for calculus with a review of algebra, geometry, functions and graphs, trigonometry, exponents, systems of equations and more.
This course is self-paced, but your and will be accessible through Brightspace between the dates indicated below after you register. The instructor will also be available for questions throughout the course period.
👋 Get involved in your new SAIT community
To get connected with the community:
- find a student club
- check in with the International Centre
- build your Co-Curricular Recognition
- learn about Pride at SAIT
- keep an eye on the events calendar
Pro-tip: #HereAtSAIT
Follow us on all our social media channels for updates on everything you need to know while studying here!
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SAIT is located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.
We are situated in an area the Blackfoot tribes traditionally called Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. We now call it the city of Calgary, which is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta.