If you’re on the University of Saskatchewan campus September 6-9, you better not miss USSU Welcome Week, the biggest party on campus! And YES, there will be Mini Doughnuts provided by SaskTel interNET in front of Place Riel!!

Celebrate back to school with the USSU! This year we have Food Trucks, Beer Gardens, DJs, Pancake Breakfast, Games, the Carless Drive-In, and lots of fun in the Bowl, including student groups and lots of free giveaways to students, including the USSU Executive handing out the USSU Survival Calendar.

USSU Welcome Week festivities begin at 11:00 am each day in the Bowl, with food, beer gardens, bands, and DJs playing throughout the day. Thursday will host the pancake breakfast from 7:30 am-10 am and Carless Drive-In, featuring The Princess Bride starting at 8 pm, in the Bowl.

Tuesday, September 6

• The Gaff
• DJ Charly Hustle

Wednesday, September 7

• Holexxa
• Kidalgo

Thursday, September 8
Welcome Week Pancake Breakfast hosted by the Unions on Campus, 7:30 am-10am.

• DJ Marketmall
• DJ Charly Hustle

Carless Drive-In 8 pm in the Bowl – The Princess Bride

Friday, September 9

• DJ Marketmall
• Easy T

Keep checking social media for updates on everything going on!

Know your options with Saskatoon Transit!
30 Minute Free Transit Training

Thursday, September 1 • 11:00a.m. and 1:00p.m.
Friday, September 2 • 11:00a.m. and 1:00p.m.
Roy Romanow Council Chamber in Place Riel

The USSU is looking for a fun-loving and energetic individual who is excited about the ever-changing world of social media and helping our organization with events.

The Event and Social Media Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and supporting executive events and programs. They would be responsible for the coordination and implementation of USSU executive social media channels and growing the USSU’s reach to undergraduate students.

If you’re a current undergraduate student and interested in this great job opportunity, please email communications@ussu.ca with the following information by 4:00pm on August 19, 2022:

● A copy of your resume
● Examples of previous social media work (this may be a link or copy of your current portfolio)

To read the job posting, click here.

Fall Term U-Pass is active on September 1. Visit ussu.ca/upass  for Opt-Out information and to learn how to set up your smartphone as your U-Pass.

Important Dates

August 15, 2022

Fall Term U-Pass can be loaded. Fall Term U-Pass allows you to access Saskatoon Transit from September 1 to December 31.

You will be required to activate your U-Pass each term.

August 15, 2022

Opt-Out applications may be submitted online to the USSU. Applications will not be processed until September 6th.

August 31, 2022

Summer Term U-Pass is deactivated at the end of the day. Fall Term U-Pass will be required starting September 1.

September 1, 2022

Fall Term U-Pass is active. You will be able to activate your U-Pass on your phone after the start of the term (after 12:00am on September 1st).

September 15, 2022

Last day to apply for Fall Term Opt-Outs. Completed online applications are due no later than 4:30pm.

December 31, 2022

Fall Term U-Pass is deactivated at the end of the day. Winter Term U-Pass will be required on January 1.

July 27 is the last day to submit opt-out applications for eligible students enrolled in Summer Term, Quarter 4 (3 credit) classes.

Your phone is your U-Pass. To learn how set up your phone, visit ussu.ca/upass

June 20, 2022

Opt-out applications for Summer Term may be submitted online to the USSU.

June 30, 2022

Spring Term U-Pass passes are deactivated at the end of the day. Summer Term U-Pass will be required effective July 1, 2022.

July 1, 2022

Summer Term U-Pass is active. You will be able to activate your U-Pass on your phone after the start of the term (after 12:00am on July 1st)

July 5, 2022

Last day to submit opt-out applications for eligible students enrolled in Summer Term, Quarter 3 & Quarter 4 (6 credit) and/or Quarter 3 (3 credit) classes.

July 27, 2022

Last day to submit opt-out applications for eligible students enrolled in Summer Term, Quarter 4 (3 credit) classes.

August 31, 2022

Summer Term U-Pass passes are deactivated at the end of the day. Fall Term U-Pass will be required effective September 1, 2022.

Hey, USask, it’s time to meet new people, enjoy the ☀️ and kickstart your summer with USSU Summer Games, hosted in the Bowl on May 30 and 31, from 11 am onwards!

Register yourself or your team to play your favourite sports and win exclusive prizes🎁🎁!

FREE refreshments for participants!

Today is the last day to submit opt-out applications for eligible students enrolled in Spring Term, Quarter 1 & Quarter 2 (6 credit) and/or Quarter 1 (3 credit) classes.

Completed opt-out applications are due no later than 4:30 p.m.

For more information visit ussu.ca/upass

Your phone is your U-Pass. To learn how set up your phone, visit ussu.ca/upass

April 18, 2022

Spring Term U-Pass can be loaded on your phone but can’t be activated until May 1. Spring Term U-Pass allows you to access Saskatoon Transit from May 1 to June 30. You will be required to activate your U-Pass each term.

April 18, 2022

Opt-out applications may be submitted online to the USSU.

April 30, 2022

Term 2 (Winter) U-Pass passes are deactivated at the end of the day. Spring Term U-Pass will be required effective May 1, 2022.

May 1, 2022

Spring Term U-Pass is active. You will be able to activate your U-Pass on your phone after the start of the term (after 12:00am on May 1st for the Spring Term)

May 10, 2022

Last day to submit opt-out applications for eligible students enrolled in Spring Term, Quarter 1 & Quarter 2 (6 credit) and/or Quarter 1 (3 credit) classes.

Completed opt-out forms are due no later than 4:30 p.m.

June 3, 2022

Last day to submit opt out applications for qualified students enrolled in Spring Term, Quarter 2 (3 credit classes).

Completed opt-out forms are due no later than 4:30 p.m.

June 30, 2022

Spring Term U-Pass passes are deactivated at the end of the day. Summer Term U-Pass will be required effective July 1, 2022.

The University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union (USSU) is conducting elections for the USSU Executive and University Senate. Voting begins on Wednesday, March 30, and ends at 4pm on Thursday, March 31.

All eligible voters will have access to the My Election channel in PAWS. Additionally, a notice of the election will appear in PAWS as a larger “sticky” announcement at the top of the PAWS Announcements feed and will not disappear until dismissed by individual users (with “Vote now” or “No thanks” buttons) or the close of the election.

For candidate information visit ussu.ca/elections