Nursing Application Guide
Ready to Start Your Journey in Nursing?
Ready to start your journey in nursing? Whether you're coming from high school, have previous post-secondary experience, are a licensed practical nurse (LPN) or registered psychiatric nurse (RPN) looking to advance your career, or a current health care worker looking to enhance your career with a graduate certificate or degree, there are pathways to explore.
We know that figuring out where and how to apply—especially for collaborative programs—can be confusing, but we're here to help! Review the details carefully, and reach out if you need guidance to ensure you're on the right path.
Undergraduate Programs
Certificate Programs
This program is offered through the Centre for Continuing Education and is designed for students who want to complete the requirements for the After Degree Nursing Program, or for those planning to apply to the four-year nursing program and wish to reduce their first-year course load.
Please note: This program is not offered through the Faculty of Nursing and does not guarantee admission to the nursing program.
For questions about this program, please contact CCE.StudentServices@uregina.ca.
Location: Regina
Available Start Terms: Fall, Winter, Spring/Summer
Deadlines:
- Domestic Students: Applications are accepted until the start date of each term. Start dates can be found in the academic schedule.
- International Students:
- Fall term – August 15 (subject to change based on application volume)
- Winter term – December 15 (subject to change based on application volume)
- Spring/Summer term – April 15 (subject to change based on application volume)
How to Apply:
- Apply through the University of Regina.
Admission Requirements:
- Domestic Students:
- International Students:
Applying to the After Degree after program completion:
- If you are taking the Readiness Certificate to meet the admission requirements of the After Degree Program, you can apply to the After Degree Nursing Program while completing certificate if you have completed three (3) or more of the admission requirements. Please note that Applicants who have met all admission requirements at the time of application will be given priority.
- Conditional admission may be considered for applicants who have completed a minimum of three (3) or more admission requirement courses by the document deadline of March 15.
- Applicants who are enrolled in a remaining admission requirement course at or beyond the admission deadline may be offered conditional admission provided they are enrolled in the courses for which they have a deficit. Preference will be given to students to have completed all course requirements by the document deadline.
- Applicants who have been admitted conditionally must satisfy all conditions outlined by the program including the completion of all admission requirement courses. An official transcript showing completion of these courses must be submitted to the University of Regina by June 30.
Applying to the SCBScN after program completion:
- The courses in the Readiness Certificate are only admission requirements for the After Degree Program therefore, if you are applying for one of the four-year program options, you can apply at any time you meet the admission requirements. If you are currently upgrading high school courses or enrolled in post-secondary courses after the application deadline, see your pathway’s admission requirements for further information.
Degree Programs
This full-time, direct-entry nursing program is for students currently in high school, high school graduates, or those with some post-secondary education who are ready to begin their nursing journey.
Location: Regina or Saskatoon (choose location on application)
Available Start Terms: Fall and Winter
Fall Intake Deadlines:
| Program / Student Type | Application Window | Transcripts | Final Transcripts |
| Domestic | October 1 – February 15 | March 15 | August 1 |
| International | October 1 – December 31 | January 31 | August 1 |
Winter Intake Deadlines:
| Program / Student Type | Application Window | Transcripts | Final Transcripts |
| Domestic | May 1 – September 1 | September 15 | November 15 |
| International | May 1 – July 1 | August 1 | November 15 |
How to Apply:
- Apply online through the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Applicant Hub.
Admission Requirements:
- View the admission requirements and deadlines based on your current education level:
- Current High School Students
- High School Graduates, Current Adult 12 Students, Adult 12 Graduates (fewer than 15 post-secondary credit hours)
- Post-Secondary Students (15 or more credit hours)
Students who are fluent in both French and English can complete their nursing degree while strengthening their skills in both official languages through this bilingual option.
Location: Regina
Available Start Terms: Fall
| Deadlines | Application | High School & Post Secondary Transcripts | Final Transcripts / Risk Management Documents |
| Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents | April 30 | May 31 | August 1 |
| International students on Study Permit | December 31 | January 31 | August 1 |
How to Apply:
- Apply online through the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Applicant Hub.
Admission Requirements:
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- Applicants must present proof of English and French proficiency and meet the SCBScN Bilingual Option admission requirements
After Degree and Pathway Programs
This option is for students who already have a degree in another field and want to pursue a a degree in nursing through an accelerated program.
Location: Regina
Available Start Terms: One intake annually for the Fall term
| Program / Student Type | Application Window | Transcripts |
Outstanding Admission
Course Requirement Deadline
|
Final Transcripts |
| Domestic | October 1 – February 15 | March 15 | June 30 | August 1 |
| International | October 1 – December 31 | January 31 | June 30 | August 1 |
How to Apply:
- Apply through the University of Regina.
Admission Requirements:
- Must have a recognized post-secondary degree.
- Review the ADNP admission requirements and deadlines.
This pathway is for licensed practical nurses registered with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Saskatchewan who want to build on their experience and earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Location: Regina and Saskatoon
Available Start Term: Fall
| Program / Student Type | Application Window | Transcripts & CLPNS License | Final Transcripts |
| Domestic | October 1 – February 15 | March 15 | August 1 |
| International | October 1 – December 31 | January 31 | August 1 |
How to Apply:
- Apply through the University of Regina.
Admission Requirements:
- Must be a licensed LPN in Saskatchewan.
- Review LPN to BScN admission requirements and deadlines.
This pathway is for registered psychiatric nurses currently licensed in Saskatchewan through the Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Saskatchewan (RPNS) who want to build on their experience and earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Location: Regina and Saskatoon
Available Start Term: Fall 2026
The first intake for this pathway will be in the Fall 2026 Term. Application information will be available at a later date.
Graduate Programs
Certificate Programs
This program is for Registered Nurses, Registered Psychiatric Nurses, or Licensed Practical Nurses who already hold a bachelor's degree and are looking to build on their professional experience through a Graduate Certificate.
Location: Courses are offered via multiple delivery methods: students can enrol in online, blended, and on-campus course sections.
Available Start Terms: Fall, Winter, Spring/Summer
Deadlines:
- For Fall admission: July 1
- For Winter admission: November 1
- For Spring/Summer admission: March 1
How to Apply:
- Apply to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research at University of Regina.
Admission Requirements:
- Applicants must satisfy the admission requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research.
- Registered Nurses, Registered Psychiatric Nurses or Licensed Practical Nurses with any baccalaureate degree.
This program is for Registered Nurses, Registered Psychiatric Nurses, or Licensed Practical Nurses who already hold a bachelor's degree and are looking to build on their professional experience through a Graduate Certificate.
Location: Courses are offered via multiple delivery methods. Students can enrol in online, blended, and on-campus course sections.
Available Start Terms: Fall, Winter, Spring/Summer
Deadlines:
- For Fall admission: July 1
- For Winter admission: November 1
- For Spring/Summer admission: March 1
How to Apply:
- Apply to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research at University of Regina.
Admission Requirements:
- Applicants must satisfy the admission requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research.
- Registered Nurses, Registered Psychiatric Nurses or Licensed Practical Nurses with any baccalaureate degree.
Degree Programs
This program is for Registered Nurses, Registered Psychiatric Nurses, or Licensed Practical Nurses who already hold a bachelor's degree and are looking to build on their professional experience through a Master's Degree.
Location: Courses are offered via multiple delivery methods: students can enrol in online, blended, and on-campus course sections.
Available Start Terms: Fall, Winter, Spring/Summer
Deadlines:
- For Fall admission: July 1
- For Winter admission: November 1
- For Spring/Summer admission: March 1
How to Apply:
- Apply to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research at University of Regina.
Admission Requirements:
- Applicants must satisfy the admission requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research.
- Registered Nurses, Registered Psychiatric Nurses or Licensed Practical Nurses with any baccalaureate degree
This program is for Registered Nurses who want to become Nurse Practitioners and take the next step in their nursing careers.
Location: Online Program
Available Start Terms: Fall
Application Deadline:
How to Apply:
- Apply to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research at University of Regina.
Admission Requirements:
- Applicants must satisfy the admission requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research.
- Must be a licensed Registered Nurse in a Canadian Province of Territory
- Additional Program-Specific Admission Requirements
This thesis-based program offers students the learning and research opportunity to critically examine issues within the area of nursing. The PhD program involves a combination of course work (culminating in a comprehensive exam) and proposing, writing and defending a dissertation. As a special case program, applications require additional documentation. In all such cases, arrangements have to be made prior to approval of an admission.
To start the admission process, please contact the Graduate Program Administrator: Gillian.Borys@uregina.ca