Applying for the SCBScN Bilingual Option
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Admission Requirements
Admission to the bilingual option is based on competitive average.
Applicants must meet all admission requirements of the regular SCBScN program. Applicants to the bilingual option must present proof of English and French proficiency. See the University of Regina for details. In addition, applicants must meet the French language proficiency requirements as identified by La Cité universitaire francophone.
High School Admission Requirements
Applicants who have completed or are in the process of completing Grade 12*, must present the following courses for admission to the program:
- English Language Arts A30, Français Fransaskois A30 or Français Immersion 30
- English Language Arts B30, Français Fransaskois B30 or Français Immersion 30
- Foundations of Math 30, Pre-Calculus 30, Fondements de mathématiques or Pré-calcul 30
- Biology 30 or Biologie 30
- Chemistry 30 or Chimie 30
A minimum grade of 70% is required in each of the above-mentioned courses. Applicants with the highest admission average will be selected for the program.
Students applying from other Canadian provinces need to present equivalent courses. You can refer to High School Admissions Requirements for equivalent out-of-province high school courses.
GED will not be accepted in lieu of Grade 12.
*Only students who are currently enrolled in high school will be considered for Early Conditional Admission. High school graduates will be assessed using the five (5) courses listed above.
Post Secondary Admission Requirements
Applicants who have attempted 15 or more credits hours of approved post-secondary education (by the application deadline) must meet the following criteria:
Successful completion of the required high school courses or a post-secondary equivalent. GED will not be accepted in lieu of Grade 12.
A minimum 65% Application Grade Point Average (AGPA) on the last 30 credit hours of approved post-secondary studies presented.
Applicants with the highest-grade point average will be selected for the program.
How to Apply
Apply online through the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Applicant Hub.
Online form: The online application form is available on the Saskatchewan Polytechnique website. If this is your first time using this site, you must create a user account. You will need to mail all supporting documents to the Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Site Choice & Program Option
Note: The Bilingual Option is only offered in Regina
An applicant may apply for both the Bilingual Option and regular SCBScN program.
Applicants for the Bilingual Option should indicate in the appropriate place on the application form that they are applying for the Bilingual Option.
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
As the Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a competitive-entry programs, applicants often require a higher average than the minimum average required for admission. Please see previous year’s cut-off averages below based on applicants and capacity.
| Deadlines | Application | High School & Post Secondary Transcripts | Final Transcripts / Risk Management Documents |
| Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents | February 15 | March 15 | August 1 |
| International students on Study Permit | December 31 | January 31 | August 1 |
Official High School Transcripts
If you are 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.
Transfer Credit
If you are transferring from another post-secondary institution, you must meet the admission requirements. After you have been admitted to the SCBScN program bilingual option in the post-secondary admission category, courses for which you have received previous credit will be evaluated to determine if they are eligible for transfer credit.
Cognate courses, must be completed in the French language to be applied to the bilingual option
A minimum grade of 60% (or University of Regina equivalent) is required in each course for which transfer credit is sought
Language Proficiency Requirements
All applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of French and English language proficiency.
Applicants must meet the French language proficiency requirements as identified by La Cité universitaire francophone and place at level FR 201 in the French and Francophone Intercultural Studies program’s placement test.
Applicants must also meet the English language proficiency requirements for the SCBScN Program as identified by the University of Regina.
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
What if I am currently taking courses?
High School Courses
Applicants who are currently upgrading a required high school subject must notify Saskatchewan Polytechnic of which subject(s) they are currently upgrading. In addition to their official high school transcript received by March 15, a subsequent high school transcript indicating the final grade(s) of subject(s) upgraded must be received by
August 1.
Post Secondary Courses
Applicants who are enrolled in post-secondary courses at or beyond the admission deadline may be offered conditional admission if they have completed 15 or more credit hours and are registered in the required admission subjects. Applicants who have been admitted conditionally must satisfy all conditions outlined by the program including the completion of all required admission subjects and an official transcript submitted to Saskatchewan Polytechnic by March 15. A subsequent official post-secondary transcript indicating the final grade(s) of course(s) must be received by August 1.
Applicants who are currently upgrading a required high school subject with a post-secondary equivalent course must submit an official post-secondary transcript Saskatchewan Polytechnic by March 15. A subsequent official post-secondary transcript indicating the final grade(s) of course(s) must be received by August 1.
Applicants with outstanding grades at another post-secondary institution as of August 1 will be required to have an additional transcript submitted to Saskatchewan Polytechnic by September 1.
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 to Check the Status of Your 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