Hello Counsellors!

A new exciting academic year is about to start here at the University of Saskatchewan (USask)! As students are returning to class, we would like to give you a warm welcome back with our monthly newsletter.

Our recruitment officers have been busy bees this summer prepping events for you and your students, and can't wait to meet you!

In this issue we have included:

• Top 6 USask resources for counsellors, which can help you guide students, and workspace tips
• Open House 2021 preview
• Save-the-date: USask virtual Counsellor information sessions
• Fall events at a glance

At USask, the fall term will begin a transition to on-campus activities blended with online learning, with a potential full return to on-campus programming in January 2022. You can find the plan at covid19.usask.ca.

As we work towards offering the best programming support to students, please let us know what you need in your position to lead students on their post-secondary education paths at USask.

Top 6 Counsellor resources and workspace tips!

If you don't want to miss a beat on the latest updates on USask admissions, deadlines, programs, scholarships, events and much more, check regularly our:

• Monthly newsletters... And sign up if you haven't yet!
• USask Admissions website
• Counsellors and Agent page and our Advising Toolkit, which is currently being updated
• USask viewbooks
• Events page
• @usask.future.students Instagram channel

Although we're transitioning to in-person teaching, you and your students can still find useful tips info about setting up your workspace and technology on our remote learning page.

USask's Open House is only weeks away!

You and your students are invited to attend our virtual Open House, taking place online on Sat. Oct. 23, 1-4 pm (CST), where you and your students will be able to explore academic programs and student experiences through:

• Live-streamed demonstrations and presentations
• One-on-one chats with representatives from programs and services across USask
• Digital materials

Registration will open soon on the Open House webpage. We'll be sure to send newsletter subscribers a notification by email! 

Meet with our recruiters online!

USask is excited to connect with Counsellors and Advisors at our virtual information session offerings for those based in

• Saskatchewan and Manitoba (Tue. Sept. 28, 9 am CST)
• Alberta (Thurs. Oct. 7, 10 am CST).
• British Columbia (Fri. Oct. 15, 11 am CST)

Also, our fall online events will give you and your students the opportunity to learn about our programs, admission requirements, scholarships and bursaries and much more. Bring your curiosity and your questions. We can't wait to introduce you to our inspired community!

A sneak peek of some our upcoming fall events (in CST) that will soon be updated on our website:

• USASKSparks to help students discover their education path, Tue. Sept. 21, 4-5 pm & Tue. Oct. 12, 1-2 pm
• USask Q & A, every Wed. from Sept. 22, 6-8 pm
• USask Admissions & Programs, Tue. Sept. 28 11 am-12 pm
• Instagram live events on our channel @usask.future.students from Sept. 7 every Tue. afternoon
• USask application workshops, Tue. Oct. 5, 11 am-1 pm

Welcome activities prepare students for USask

USask is a community of thousands of interweaving identities, experiences and world views.

To prepare for the upcoming term, we're helping new students build community connections, succeed academically and embrace new opportunities, ideas and ways of thinking with workshops and activities in September.

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