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Domestic Undergraduate Admissions

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Did you know that 10 % of domestic undergraduate students at the University of Regina are Permanent Residents or Refugees?

At the University of Regina we're here to help you as you start your university journey in Canada. 

If you're not sure where to start, or if you have a plan but need help with the steps, our team is ready to support you. We will provide you with all the information and help you need to apply.

Come and be a part of our community, where anything is possible and helping every student succeed is what we care about most.

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Before you Apply

Explore Undergraduate Programs

There are over 150 + undegraduate programs across 11 faculities at the University of Regina.  

You can start in the fall, winter, or spring/summer terms for most programs. Find what interests you on our program information page: https://www.uregina.ca/academics/index.html

Specific course components of a program, see the Undergraduate Calendar

Research Admission Requirements

Learn what type of student you should apply as and how that affects your application process and admission requirements by reviewing our application guide. If you studied high school outside of Canada, this guide also includes specific requirements by country. 

Book an Enrolment Counselling Appointment
If you have questions or need help with the application process, we are available to help!  Email us at enrolment.services@uregina.ca to schedule an in-person or virtual Enrolment Counselling Appointment. If you have studied outside of Canada, you will meet with a counsellor who specializes in international documents.

Submit an Application

Enrolment Services Office Information

Below is the contact information for the Enrolment Services Office for Domestic Admissions, where you'll submit your application requirements for your program:

Mail: 
Enrolment Services
University of Regina
3737 Wascana Parkway
Regina, SK   S4S 0A2

Location: 

Administration and Humanities Building, Room 108
U of R Main Campus
3737 Wascana Parkway

Phone: 

Toll-free: 1-800-644-4756
306-585-4591

Email:
enrolment.services@uregina.ca 
Submit your Application

If you are 21 or older and did not complete high school: Apply as a Mature Applicant.

High school completed: Apply as a Final High School Applicant.

Some post-secondary education elsewhere: Apply as a Post-Secondary Applicant.

Previous U of R study, no other institutions: Apply for Readmission.

Submit your application for admission or re-admission/faculty transfer online, or send in a printed application form.

Pay Application Fee

There is a $100 (CAD) application fee required (a $200 fee is required for post-secondary transfer students). You can pay your application fee by credit card when submitting your application form online, or you undergraduate domestic students can pay over the phone, in person, or by mailing a cheque/money order.

Submit Transcripts and Supporting Documents

Official transcripts are required from the institutions you attended previously.

Translation - If these documents are not in English, you will need to provide an official or certified translation. Translations must be performed by a certified translator.

High-School Transcripts

  • If you are a high school applicant, we will require your official high school transcripts. Official high school final transcripts must be submitted following graduation and by all those applying who have completed high school. This official document is used for the final admission average calculation. Find information on how to order your official transcripts. Official transcripts must come to the University of Regina directly from the issuing institution (Ministry of Education, school board office, etc.) in your province or country (if other than Canada).

Post-Secondary Transcripts

  • Official college/university transcripts must be sent directly from the post-secondary institution(s) to the U of R. We accept mailed and e-mailed transcripts sent directly from the issuing institution(s). We also accept electronic transcripts delivered via vendors authorized by the sending institution such as Parchment, Digitary (MyCreds), National Student Clearinghouse, and others. Finally, we accept transcripts from online verification portals that have secure log in portals such as International Baccalaureate and Cambridge Exams.

WEB ICAP Assessments

  • We accept official World Education Services (WES) International Credential Advantage Package (ICAP) assessments. When you are completing the request, you will choose "University of Regina" and "Office of Undergraduate Admissions" as the "Recipient", which can be sent either by mail or electronically.

If your previous institution or issuing authority cannot provide your transcripts, please contact our office for assistance.

English Language Proficiency

Applicants must have a suitable level of English language proficiency. During the processing of your application and documents, we will evaluate whether there is a necessity for evidence of English language proficiency or results from an English Proficiency Test. If such evidence is required, we will notify you.

Learn more at https://www.uregina.ca/ admissions/undergraduate/elp.html 

After you Apply

Accept your Offer

Upon fulfilling the Admission requirements, you can expect to receive an email offer for admission within one to three weeks. We request that you accept the offer to inform us of your intention to enrol. This can be conveniently completed through an online process, which will be indicated in your offer letter.

Review the What's Next Checklist
Review the information included on the What's Next Checklist to make sure your transition to the University of Regina is a seamless one.

We're here to help!

Enrolment Services

Administration and Humanities Building, Room 108
U of R Main Campus
3737 Wascana Parkway


Toll-free: 1-800-644-4756
306-585-4591

enrolment.services@uregina.ca