Applying for the SCBScN Program for Current High School Students
The SCBScN program is a four-year, full-time program for students who want to become a Registered Nurse (RN). High school students currently completing their grade 12 year can apply for direct entry to the SCBScN program. That means no requirement for a pre-professional year.
Upon acceptance to the SCBScN program, students must be prepared to live in their campus city (Regina or Saskatoon) throughout the duration of their program. Travel outside of Regina and Saskatoon may be required for practice education placements. This program includes on-site lectures, labs, seminars, and practice education.
There are two intakes per year, fall and winter terms.
NEW: Winter intake coming 2027 (Bilingual, ADNP, and LPN to BScN Pathway not included). Watch the website for updates coming May 2025.
Winter intake is not available for the bilingual option.
Admission Requirements
Applicants who are currently enrolled in high school will have their competitive admission average calculated according to the University of Regina’s Early Conditional Admission requirements:
- One course in English or French Language Arts (grade 11 or 12)
- One academic Math (grade 11 or 12)
- One course from category A below (grade 11 or 12)
- One course from category B below (grade 11 or 12)
- One additional course from category A or B below (grade 11 or 12)
Please note:
- A maximum of two math courses may be used
- Nursing does not allow use of any category A or B courses marked with an asterisk* (These have been removed from the list below but may appear on other lists available on the University of Regina website)
- Each requirement must be different subjects except for Language Arts which may be used twice
- Minimum admission averages must be met as per the Faculty-specific admission policy
- The final average requires a minimum grade of 70% in each course
Category A
Biology/Biologie, Calculus/Calcul, Chemistry/Chimie, Computer Science, Earth Science/Sciences de la Terre, Environmental Science, Foundations of Math, Fondements des mathématiques, Health Science, Physical Science, Physics/Physique, Pre-Calculus/Pré-Calcul, Sciences de la santé, Sciences de l’environnement, Sciences physiques
Category B
Economics, French, Geography/Géographie, History/Histoire, German History: Canadian Studies, History of the Americas, Law/Droit, Mandarin, Native Studies, Native Studies: Canadian Studies, nēhiyawīwin (Cree), Psychology/Psychologie, Sciences sociales fransaskois, Sciences socials immersion, Social Studies, Social Studies: Canadian Studies, Spanish/Espangnol, Ukrainian, Ukrainian Language Arts
Applicants who are conditionally admitted to SCBScN must achieve a minimum grade of 70% in each of the below courses to meet the final admission requirements:
- One of English Language Arts A30, Français Franskaskois A30 or Français Immersion 30
- One of English Language Arts B30, Français Franskaskois B30 or Français Immersion 30
- One of Foundations of Math 30, Pre-Calculus 30, or Calculus 30
- Biology 30
- Chemistry 30
Applicants from other Canadian provinces or other countries may present the equivalent course(s) at the secondary or post-secondary level. You can refer to High School Admissions Requirements for equivalent out-of-province high school courses and international high school equivalents.
Applicants must meet the English Language Proficiency Requirements as outlined under Additional Information & Frequently Asked Questions.
If you are upgrading/have upgraded high school courses, or enrolled in the Adult 12 program, but have fewer than 15 credit hours earned at a post-secondary institution, you will follow the application process as a High School Graduate.
How to Apply
Apply online through the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Applicant Hub.
There are two admission intakes for the SCBScN program. Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 application windows will be announced summer 2025.
Applicants may only apply to one site (Regina or Saskatoon) for each intake, this choice is given on the application form. If you become waitlisted at your location of choice and a seat becomes available to you at a different site, you will be contacted and offered that seat at the alternative site.
An applicant may apply for both the Bilingual Program Option and regular SCBScN program.
Applicants are accepted based on their competitive admission average and number of seats available at each location. There are a limited number of seats in the SCBScN Program and there are often more applications than seats. Meeting minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission.
Application Fee
There is a non-refundable application fee of $100 which must be submitted with your application form. If you are applying online, payments can only be made using a credit card.
If you are a current or former University of Regina student, you are not required to pay this application fee; however, you must provide your University of Regina student identification number for verification and check off the box on the application form indicating that you are a current/former University of Regina student.
Required Documents & Submission Deadlines
Fall Intake |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
Official High School Transcripts
As a current high school student, you will submit two transcripts for your application. Saskatchewan applicants must request their transcript to be sent electronically from the Ministry of Education directly to Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Graduates of an out of province high school will request their transcripts to be mailed directly to Saskatchewan Polytechnic. See Saskatchewan Polytechnic for details.
The first high school transcript may be an official transcript (sent electronically from the Ministry of Education) or a school-certified transcript (sent by mail, fax or email) submitted to Saskatchewan Polytechnic and received by March 15. The second high school transcript must be an official transcript sent electronically from the Ministry of Education to Saskatchewan Polytechnic by August 1.
If you are an international applicant, all documents must be submitted by January 31.
Official Post Secondary Transcripts
All post-secondary education must be declared on your application with official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions accompanying your application.
Students must submit official transcripts from ALL post-secondary institutions attended for any length of time. Failure to disclose attendance at any post-secondary institution may lead to cancellation of your application.
All post-secondary transcripts must be mailed directly from the institution attended to Saskatchewan Polytechnic by March 15.
English Language Proficiency
The language of instruction at the University of Regina is English. All applicants to the University of Regina must therefore demonstrate an appropriate level of proficiency in the English language. See University of Regina for details.
Equity Seats
If you are a First Nation, Métis, or Inuit applicant, you may qualify for an equity seat if you provide one of the following forms of verification:
- Certificate of Indian Status
- Métis Membership Card
- Letter of confirmation of Indigenous ancestry from either your Band’s Indian Registry Administrator or Métis Local
If you are a domestic applicant (Canadian/Permanent Resident of Canada), please contact your educational institution(s) to mail or email your official transcript of marks to:
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Admissions
1130 Idylwyld Dr N
PO Box 1520
Saskatoon, SK S7K 3R5
Email: admissions@saskpolytech.ca
Toll Free 1-866-467-4278
If you are a domestic applicant (Canadian/Permanent Resident of Canada) with credentials outside of Canada OR if you are an international applicant who will be on Study Permit , please contact your educational institution(s) to mail or email your official transcript of marks to:
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Saskatoon Campus
1130 Idylwyld Dr N
PO Box 1520
Saskatoon, SK S7K 3R5
Email: internationaldocuments@saskpolytech.ca
Toll Free 1-866-467-4278
Frequently Asked Questions
Decision and notification of successful applicants
Initial admission offers will be communicated electronically using the “applicant tab” on your mySaskPolytech account, prior to mid-April. Please ensure that you are checking your account frequently, or direct communication to an account that you do use frequently. Unless otherwise stated, you typically have 15 days to respond to any further requests. The deadline for responding to the offer of admission is noted in your letter of offer. Admission to the SCBScN program is competitive, therefore only students with the highest admission average will be selected. Applicants are accepted on the basis of their competitive admission average and number of seats available at their identified location.
How do I check the status of my application?
To check the status of your application, simply follow these steps:
- Log in to your mysaskpolytech account
- From the menu, choose the Applicant tab, and view “Now That You’ve Applied” section
- Choose Create and review your application status
- From the application menu, choose which application you wish to view
- The application summary will list the term, program, decision status, and requirements
- For full details, please ensure to read your letters for additional requirements that may be listed
Contact Saskatchewan Polytechnic Registration Services: 1-866-467-4278 or email admissions@saskpolytech.ca