Thursday, September 7 the USSU will host the Carless Drive-In, featuring Shrek, starting at 8 PM, in the Bowl.
USSU WELCOME WEEK Presented by SaskTel
If you’re at the University of Saskatchewan on September 6-8, you better not miss USSU Welcome Week – the biggest party on campus! And YES, the Mini Doughnuts provided by SaskTel are back in front of Place Riel.
Celebrate back to school with the USSU! This year, we have Food Trucks, Beer Gardens, DJs, 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, and DJs playing throughout the day. Thursday will host the Carless Drive-In, featuring Shrek, starting at 8 PM, in the Bowl.
Welcome Week would not be possible without our great partners, we would like to thank SaskTel, Discover Saskatoon, Studentcare, Affinity Credit Union, Grip It Climbing, TD Bank, RBC on campus, Stoked Centre, and CIBC for everything they do for students.
Wednesday, September 6
- 11 AM – DJ Market Mall
- 2 PM – Charly Hustle
Thursday, September 7
- 11 AM – Kidlago
- 2 PM – Dev Daddy
Carless Drive-In (in the Bowl)
- 8 PM Shrek
Popcorn provided by RBC on campus
Friday, September 8
- 11 AM – Kidlago
- 2 PM – Charly Hustle
Welcome Week is the best time on campus, and we can’t wait to see everyone.
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USSU Ratified Campus Groups
What is a Campus Group?
Campus groups at Usask are an integral part of university life that helps students explore a wide array of interests and activities during their academic journey on campus.
How many groups do we have on campus?
The USSU recognizes more than 150 campus groups on campus each year, from college societies to cultural clubs. Find your ideal campus group at ussu.ca/student-groups
How much money does the USSU provide to support campus groups?
The USSU is a non-profit organization that aims to support undergraduate students at USASK. More than $50,000 is allocated in the USSU annual budget to support the campus groups.
Contact USSU Vice-President Operations & Finance at vpopfin@ussu.ca for details on how to start a group or how to be ratified.
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Fall Term U-Pass Important Dates
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.
August 21, 2023
Fall Term U-Pass can be loaded on your phone but can’t be activated until September 1. 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 21, 2023
Opt-Out applications may be submitted online for eligible students enrolled in the Fall Term. You will be required to submit your U-Pass opt-out application each term.
August 31, 2023
Summer Term U-Pass is deactivated at the end of the day. Fall Term U-Pass will be required effective September 1, 2023.
September 1, 2023
Fall Term U-Pass is active. You will be able to activate your U-Pass on your phone after the start of the term (12:00 am on September 1st for the Fall Term).
September 19, 2023
Last day to submit Opt-Out applications for eligible students enrolled in Fall Term. Completed online forms are due by 4:30 pm.
December 31, 2023
Fall Term U-Pass is deactivated at the end of the day. Winter Term U-Pass will be required effective January 1, 2024.
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Summer Term, Quarter 4 U-Pass Opt-Out Deadline
July 28, 2023
Last day to submit opt-out applications for qualified students enrolled in Summer Term, Quarter 4 (3 credit classes). Completed online forms are due no later than 4:30 p.m.
August 31, 2023
Summer Term U-Pass passes are deactivated at the end of the day. Fall Term U-Pass will be required effective September 1, 2023.
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Summer Term U-Pass Important Dates
June 19, 2023
Opt-out applications may be submitted online for eligible students enrolled in Summer Term, Quarter 3 & Quarter 4 (6 credit classes, July & August) and/or Quarter 3 (3 credit classes).
June 19, 2023
Summer Term U-Pass can be loaded on your phone but can’t be activated until July 1. Summer Term U-Pass allows you to access Saskatoon Transit from July 1 to August 31. You will be required to activate your U-Pass each term.
June 30, 2023
Spring Term U-Pass is deactivated at the end of the day. Summer Term U-Pass will be required effective July 1, 2023.
July 1, 2023
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 12:00 am on July 1st for the Summer Term).
July 5, 2023
Last day to submit opt-out applications for eligible students enrolled in Summer Term, Quarter 3 & Quarter 4 (6 credit classes, July & August) and/or Quarter 3 (3 credit classes). Completed online forms are due no later than 4:30 p.m.
July 17, 2023
Opt-out applications may be submitted online for eligible students enrolled in Summer Term, Quarter 4 (3 credit classes).
July 28, 2023
Last day to submit opt-out applications for qualified students enrolled in Summer Term, Quarter 4 (3 credit classes). Completed online forms are due no later than 4:30 p.m.
August 31, 2023
Summer Term U-Pass passes are deactivated at the end of the day. Fall Term U-Pass will be required effective September 1, 2023.
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Spring Term U-Pass
Important Dates
April 17, 2023
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 17, 2023
Opt-out applications may be submitted online to the USSU.
April 30, 2023
Winter Term U-Pass is deactivated at the end of the day. Spring Term U-Pass will be required effective May 1, 2023.
May 1, 2023
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 9, 2023
Last day to submit opt-out applications for eligible students enrolled in Spring Term, Quarter 1 & Quarter 2 (6 credit classes, May & June) and/or Quarter 1 (3 credit classes, May) classes. Completed online forms are due no later than 4:30 p.m.
June 5, 2023
Last day to submit opt out applications for qualified students enrolled in Spring Term, Quarter 2 (3 credit classes, June). Completed online forms are due no later than 4:30 p.m.
June 30, 2023
Spring Term U-Pass passes are deactivated at the end of the day. Summer Term U-Pass will be required effective July 1, 2023.
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Last Day To Vote!
The University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union (USSU) is conducting elections for the USSU Executive and University Senate. Voting ends at 4pm TODAY ( Thursday, March 30).
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
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USSU Elections
The University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union (USSU) is conducting elections for the USSU Executive and University Senate. Voting begins at 9am on Wednesday, March 29, and ends at 4pm on Thursday, March 30.
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
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Executive Candidates Online Forum
Get to know the candidates and their platforms, and join us for the USSU Executive Candidates forum! The virtual forum will be held on Monday, March 27th at 7pm on Zoom. To sign up for the virtual forum, click here.
Voting begins on Wednesday, March 29, and ends at 4pm on Thursday, March 30. For candidate information visit ussu.ca/elections
All eligible voters will have access to the My Election channel in PAWS.
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