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Contents
Resources Directory
On Campus Resources
Off Campus Resources
Emergency Contacts
Academic Policies
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Orientation Workshops
Orientation Calendar
3–4
Activities Program
5–6
Special Trips
7–8
Activities Choice Forms
9
U of S Tour
10–11
Saskatoon Tour
12–15
Taking the Bus
16–17
Travel in Canada
18–19
Culture Shock
20–21
Accommodation22
Housing Options Worksheet
23
Saskatoon Neighbourhoods
24
Rental Search Worksheet
25
Banking26–28
Banking Worksheet
29
Health Insurance
30
Fall and Winter Weather
31
Shopping32–34
Computers, Phones, iPads, or Tablets
35
Staying Safe in Saskatoon
36
International Phone Cards
37
Academic Administrators
38
Placement38
Attendance and Punctuality
38
Homework and Assignments
39
Private Tutoring
39
Textbooks39
Cheating and Plagiarism
39
Student Evaluation and Certificates
39
Withdrawal from a Program
40
Skipping or Missing a Term
40
How Many Terms Can a Student
Study at the Same Level?
40
Student Support
41
Calendar Pages
October Calendar
November Calendar
December Calendar
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Resources Directory
On–Campus Resources
Off–campus Resources
Language Centre
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Website: learnenglish.usask.ca
Email: [email protected]
Address: 232 R.J.D. Williams Building
221 Cumberland Ave. North
Saskatoon, SK S7N 1M3
Telephone: (306) 966-4351
Website: www.cic.gc.ca
Address: Room 660, 410 22nd St. East
Telephone:1-888-242-2100
•Information on study permits, work permits, temporary
resident visas, and permanent residence
Campus Bookstore
Click & Go: http://ww9.saskatoon.ca:83/
Address: City Hall, 222 3rd Ave. North
Telephone: (306) 975-3100
•Saskatoon bus information
Saskatoon Transit
Website: www.usask.ca/consumer_services/bookstore
Address: Marquis Hall, 97 Campus Dr.
Telephone: (306) 966-4468
•Purchase your textbooks and other school supplies
Information Centre
Website: http://ussu.usask.ca/infocentre
Address: Upper Place Riel
Telephone: (306) 966-6988
•Purchase transit passes, copy cards, calling cards
International Student Office
Website: www.students.usask.ca/international
Telephone: (306) 966-4925
•Help with settlement, immigration, emergency loans
Health Centre
Website: students.usask.ca/wellness/health
Address: 4th floor Place Riel
Telephone: (306) 966-5768
•Free health information
Saskatchewan Health
Website: www.health.gov.sk.ca
Address: T.C. Douglas Building
3476 Albert St.
Regina, Sask S4S 6X6
Telephone: (306) 787-0146
•Information about healthcare coverage in Saskatchewan
Taxi services
United & Blueline
Telephone: (306) 652-2222
(306) 652-3333
Comfort Cabs
Telephone: (306) 664-6464
Saskatoon Radio Cabs
Telephone: (306) 242-1221
Residence
Website: explore.usask.ca/housing
Address: 128 Saskatchewan Hall, 91 Campus Dr.
Telephone: (306) 966-6775
•Find housing on and off campus
Pharmacy
The Medicine Shoppe
Address: Main level Place Riel
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resources directory
Emergency Contacts
Contact
SASKATOON POLICE SERVICE
Call in the case of:
Website: www.police.saskatoon.sk.ca
Telephone: (306) 975-8300
Call (306) 975-8300 for non‑emergency situations,
where an immediate response or dispatch of the
police is not required.
Dial 911 for Police or Medical Emergency
Serious accidents, medical emergencies and crimes
Office Hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Hospital Emergency Ward
Royal University Hospital
Telephone: (306) 655-1000
City Hospital
Telephone: (306) 655-8000
Serious accidents and health emergencies, for
example broken bones, vomiting, fainting, alcoholic
intoxication, heart attack, stroke
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Provides family medicine and walk-in urgent care
8:00 am–10:00 pm Monday–Friday
9:00 am–5:00 pm weekends and holidays
4rd floor Place Riel
Telephone: (306) 966-5768
Provides high quality healthcare to all registered
students
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
8:30 am–4:30 pm
Thursday 9:30 am–4:30 pm
Student Counselling Centre
The psychologists and social workers offer
individual, couple and group counselling to
students.
Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–4:30 pm
(closed over noon hour May to August)
Confidential health information and advice from a
registered nurse
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
This is a 24-hour counselling service for individuals
experiencing a crisis situation. The counsellors can
also visit individuals in their homes if convenient.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Receive assistance related to online services,
government loans, and referrals across campus.
Monday–Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm
You can arrange for a volunteer to accompany you
walking to your car, office or on-campus residence.
Sunday–Thursday 8:30 pm–11:30 pm
For questions, assistance, information regarding
campus safety or security issues
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Call this number, for information about road and
highway conditions. Especially useful in the winter
when there may be road closures and in the
summer when there is lots of construction
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
St. Paul’s Hospital
Telephone: (306) 655-5000
To call an ambulance, dial 911. Ambulance costs
are not covered by Saskatchewan Health
(cost per trip, about $250.00)
MediClinic
Address: 101–3333 8th St. East (Circle Centre Mall)
Telephone: (306) 955-1530
Website: www. mediclinic-sk.com
Student Health Centre
3rd floor Place Riel
Telephone: (306) 966-4920
Healthline
Telephone: 1-877-800-0002
Mobile Crisis Line
Telephone: (306) 933-6200
Student Central
Telephone: (306) 966-1212
Safewalk
Telephone: (306) 966-SAFE (7233)
Campus Safety
Telephone: (306) 966-5555
Highway Hot Line
Website: highways.gov.sk.ca
Telephone: (306) 933-8333
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Orientation Calendar • Fall 2014
Fall 2014 Orientation Schedule - Green Group
Thursday
September 25
friday
September 26
Saturday
September 27
Monday
September 29
Testing
9:30 am–
12:30 pm
Orientation
U of S and
Saskatoon Tour
9:30 am–
12:30 pm
Mandatory
Orientation
MUST BRING
PASSPORT
10:00 am–
1:00 pm
Mandatory
Orientation
Sessions
CAP
Orientations
Room 224/225
Morning
wednesday
September 24
Lunch
Student Lounge
My time is:
Student Lounge
Pizza Lunch
Testing
Afternoon
Student Lounge
Free Time
1:30–3:30 pm
Mandatory
Orientation
Sessions
Student Lounge
Register for Activities on Thursday, October 2 (Room 245/247)
For schedules visit our website: learnenglish.usask.ca/activities
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Tuesday
September 30
International Student ARrival Guide
1:00 pm
Pick up Student
Package
2:00 pm
Student Cards
Orientation Calendar • Fall 2014
Fall 2014 Orientation Schedule - Yellow Group
wednesday
September 24
Thursday
September 25
Testing
Testing
friday
September 26
Saturday
September 27
Monday
September 29
Tuesday
September 30
CAP
Orientations
Room 224/225
1:00 pm
Pick up Student
Package
My time is:
2:00 pm
Student Cards
Morning
10:00 am–
1:00 pm
Mandatory
Orientation
Sessions
Lunch
Student Lounge
Pizza Lunch
Afternoon
Testing
1:30–4:30 pm
Orientation
U of S and
Saskatoon Tour
Student Lounge
1:30–4:30 pm
Mandatory
Orientation
MUST BRING
PASSPORT
Student Lounge
1:30–3:30 pm
Mandatory
Orientation
Sessions
Student Lounge
Register for Activities on Thursday, October 2 (Room 245/247)
For schedules visit our website: learnenglish.usask.ca/activities
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orientation workshops
Orientation
Workshops • Fall 2014
Activities Program
Earn credits and build language skills to help you succeed in your academic program.
Website: learnenglish.usask.ca/activities
Session A – Week 1 to 5
Speaking and Listening
(Weekly activities)
example: Coffee and Conversation, Ulife Social, TED Talks
1 credit needed
Culture
(Weekend activities)
example: Corn Maze, Huskies Football, Halloween
2 credits needed
Session B – Week 6 to 10
Speaking and Listening
(Weekly activities)
example: Coffee and Conversation, Ulife Social, TED Talks
1 credit needed
Culture
(Weekend activities)
example: Corn Maze, Huskies Football, Halloween
1 credit needed
TOTAL OF 2 SPEAKING AND LISTENING
CREDITS and 3 culture credits ARE
NEEDED TO PASS YOUR COURSE!
• Be early • Be involved • Ride with us • Think English!
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Activities Program
The Activities program will help you to make connections with international and
Canadian students, get involved in university and community events, improve your
English communication skills, and experience Canadian culture. The Activities program
is an encouraging language-learning environment and hub for social and cultural
experience! Join the Activities! Join the fun!
Improve your speaking and listening with activities like Coffee and Conversation, Canadian Geography,
University life, Career Planning and Computer Skills seminars.
Participate in summer festivals such as the Jazz Festival, Pets in the Park, and Taste of Saskatchewan.
Learn to communicate effectively in practical social and cultural activities.
Integrate your classroom learning and participate in campus wide events, programs and volunteer opportunities.
You will Experience Canadian culture, learn inter-cultural skills, meet other international and Canadian students and get
involved in the community.
Choose from a variety of interactive and communicative workshops, events, seminars and tours focused on
University Life, Culture, and Community.
Volunteer for community organizations and get involved with events like Folkfest, Fringe Festival, Open Door
Society and Campus Clubs.
learnenglish.usask.ca/activities
Join our Facebook Group at
http://www.facebook.com/groups/uslcactivities
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orientation workshops
Special Trip–Edmonton
Urban Adventure
Fall 2014
Join us for a trip to Edmonton capital city of Alberta
and the home of the West Edmonton Mall. The West
Edmonton Mall is one of the world’s largest shopping
complexes and has many attractions and activities for
you to enjoy.
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Galaxy Land
Wave Pool
Glow Mini Golf
Ice Skating
Fantasy Land Hotel
Sea Lions Show and Sea Life Cavern Aquariums
Dates: Friday, October 24 to Sunday, October 26
Cost: $250.00
Cost Includes:
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All transportation
2 nights accommodations at West Edmonton Mall Inn
Guided tour of Edmonton
Visit GalaxyLand or the Wave Pool
Tour of Fantasyland Hotel’s “fantasy” rooms
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Special Trip–Roughriders Football Game
Fall 2014
Saskatchewan Roughriders fans are famous for their loyalty,
their antics and their “green and white” pride. You will travel to
Regina on a luxury coach to join thousands of Saskatchewan
Roughrider fans in the stands at Mosaic Stadium. Our activities
staff members prepare you for the game with CFL football
stats, an explanation of the game, and an introduction to “Rider
Nation” culture.
Date: Sunday, October 19, 2014
Cost: $95.00
Cost Includes:
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Bus transportation
Tickets to Roughrider Game
Pizza supper in Regina
Fun, contests and prizes!
Football Info Session: Friday October 17, Room 224/225
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Activities Choice Forms
Levels 10–40 Activities Choice Form
Fall 2014 Session A
Registration for Session A Activities is on Thursday, October 2, 2014
YOU MUST COMPLETE AND BRING THIS FORM TO REGISTER
Go to learnenglish.usask.ca/activities for more information about each activity.
Family Name: _____________________ Given Name(s): ______________________ Level: ______
Speaking & Listening
Culture
1.
1.
2.
U-Prep Activities Choice Form
Fall 2014 Session A
Registration for Session A Activities is on Thursday, October 2, 2014
YOU MUST COMPLETE AND BRING THIS FORM TO REGISTER
Go to learnenglish.usask.ca/activities for more information about each activity.
Family Name: _____________________ Given Name(s): ______________________ Level: ______
Speaking & Listening
Culture (Please have 4 choices filled in)
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3.
2.
4.
Choose your activities before you register at:
learnenglish.usask.ca/activities
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U of S Tour
1) What is the address of the Williams Building?
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5) Are the computers in the Arts Tunnel available for anyone to use?
City Of Saskatoon
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6) What is the PAC?
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Agriculture
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U of S Tour
Place Riel Student Centre
This Centre is a hub for student services. For detailed lists of services and hours of
operation visit the website: www.ussu.ca/placeriel
Place Riel–Lower Level
• Food Outlets
• Treats, Umi Sushi, Flaming Wok, Vanelli’s
• Campus Computer Store
• Computers, Accessories, Tablets and Apple Products
• Mac’s Convenience Store
• lottery, transit, phone cards, snacks
• The Wireless Age–Sasktel Mobility
• Etre Belle Hair Boutique
• ISSAC Office
Place Riel–Main level
•
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Information Centre
Bus routes and schedule information
Pharmacy
Travel Cuts
Book store
Marquis Hall Food Services
Place Riel 2nd Floor
• USSU Office
Place Riel–3rd Floor
• Student Counseling
Place Riel–4th Floor
• Student Health Centre
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Saskatoon Tour
1) Find your neighbourhood
2) Find the University
3) Find Downtown
AIRPORT
SILVERWOOD
HEIGHTS
HUDSON BAY
INDUSTRIAL
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS
DEVELOPMENT AREA
n
e
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LAWSON
HEIGHTS
S.C.
NORTH
INDUSTRIAL
RIVER
HEIGHTS
s
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HAMPTON VILLAGE
DUNDONALD
CONFEDERATION PARK
MASSEY
PLACE
CENTRAL
INDUSTRIAL
CONFED
S.C.
MOUNT
ROYAL
BLAIRMORE S.C.
PARKRIDGE
FAIRHAVEN
O INDUSTRIAL
AGPRO
MONTGOMERY PLACE
CASWELL
HILL
WESTMOUNT
PLEASANT
HILL
MEADOW
GREEN
RIVERSDALE
HOLIDAY
PARK
CITY
PARK
UNIVERSITY OF
BLAIRMORE
SASKATCHEWAN
MANAGEMENT AREA
GORDIE HOWE
MANAGEMENTRE
AREA
NUTANA
EXHIBITION
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MA SASK. POWER EA
MANAGEMENT
DIEFENBAKER
AREA
MANAGEMENT AREA
WILLOWGROVE
ARBOR CREEK
U OF S LANDS
SOUTH
VARSITY
VIEW
BUENA
VISTA
ERINDALE
SSUTHERLAND
INDUSTRIAL
GROSVENOR GREYSTONE
PARK
HEIGHTS
HAULTAIN
HOLLISTON
C.N. RAIL YARDS
FOREST
GROVE
UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHSUTHERLAND
CENTRAL
BUSINESS
DISTRICT
KING
WEST
NINDUSTRIAL GEORGE
SOUTHWEST
INDUSTRIAL
UNIVERSITY
HEIGHTS S.C.
NORTH
PARK
HUDSON
BAY PARK
BLAIRMORE
PACIFIC HEIGHTS
KELSEY
WOODLAWN
MAYFAIR
SILVERSPRING
U OF S LANDS
NORTH
RICHMOND
HEIGHTS
WESTVIEW
LAWSON
HEIGHTS
BREVOORT
PARK
QUEEN
ELIZABETH
COLLEGE
PARK EAST
WILDWOOD
BRIARWOOD
NUTANA
S.C.
ADELAIDE/
CHURCHILL
AVALON
COLLEGE
PARK
NUTANA
PARK
EASTVIEW
LAKEWOOD
S.C.
LAKEVIEW
LAKERIDGE
ROSEWOOD
C.N. INDUSTRIAL
STONEBRIDGE
THE WILLOWS
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Saskatoon Tour
1. How many bridges are there in Saskatoon? ______________________________________________________
2. Which bridge is Saskatoon’s newest bridge? _____________________________________________________
3. Where are the main bus terminals?
a.
b.
c.
4. How many public libraries are there in Saskatoon?
5. Where is the main public library?
6. What branch library is closest to your home?
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Saskatoon Tour
7. What two shopping malls can you name in Saskatoon?
Where are they located?
a.
Location:
b.
Location:
7. In Saskatoon we call it “the Castle on the River”.
What is the name of this hotel?
8. This street is famous for culture, coffee, and
the arts. What is the name of this street?
9. What businesses do you see on this street?
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Saskatoon Tour continued…
7. What three movie theatres can you name in Saskatoon?
Where are they located?
a.
Location:
b.
Location:
c.
Location:
7. What three grocery stores/supermarkets can you name in Saskatoon?
Where are they located?
a.
Location:
b.
Location:
c.
Location:
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Taking the Bus
Student Fares and Bus Passes
Available at Mac’s Convenience Store, Safeway, Shoppers Drug Mart
• Monthly bus pass $81.00
• 10 Ride GoPass Card $24.00
• Per ride $3.10—exact change needed (coins only, no paper cash accepted)
Bus Workshop Activities
1) Match the neighbourhoods on the Saskatoon map to bus routes.
2) Bus vocabulary:
•
•
•
•
Eastbound/Westbound
Transit terminal
In seat transfer
Transfer
3) Find where you live on the map of Saskatoon.
4) What bus do you take to the Language Centre?
5) What bus do you take to get downtown from the Language Centre (221 Cumberland Ave. North)?
6) Circle two bus terminals
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•
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Bessborough Terminal
Downtown Terminal
Midtown Terminal
University Terminal
Transcanada Terminal
saskatoon transit
BUS TIMES
Phone & Go: (306) 975-7500
T o quickly find the next bus at a bus stop, call the Phone & Go number then
enter the 4 digit stop number printed on the bus stop sign.
Finding a bus stop
Touch & Go: Mobile App
To find a bus stop near you and check the bus times for that stop.
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Trip Planning
Click & Go: www.saskatoon.ca
1.
2.
Choose Click & Go
Choose Transit Click & Go
3.
4.
Click on (details) for any trip to
see more information and a map
Enter trip
information
Get trip plan
You can find bus schedules online at Saskatoon Transit
1. Go to www.saskatoon.ca. Choose Transit Click & Go
2. Choose Click & Go
3. Trip Planning
• Enter your trip information here, then click on (get trip plan)
4. Your Trip Options
• Click on (details) for any trip to see more information and a map
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Travel in Canada
Plan your own trip to another city using these websites:
• www.westjet.com
• www.expedia.com
• www.hihostels.ca
• www.viarail.ca
• www.greyhound.ca
What city will you travel to? ____________________________________________________________________
What are your travel dates? _____________________________________________________________________
What is the cost of the flight? Are there any seat sales?________________________________________________
What is the average cost for a hotel? Are there any sales? _____________________________________________
What is the average cost for a hostel?_____________________________________________________________
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My Trip Checklist
What cities do I want to visit? ___________________________________________________________________
When is the best time to visit? __________________________________________________________________
What activities do I want to do? _________________________________________________________________
In Canada I must:
See________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Do________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Experience__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Trip Planning Outline:
❑❑ Check Westjet weekly for seat sales
❑❑ Decide what is the best time to travel
❑❑ Check expedia for hotel sales
❑❑ Book flights—confirmation code: _________
❑❑ Book hotels—confirmation code: _________
❑❑ Visit websites on your destination to plan an itinerary
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Culture Shock
What is it?
The sadness or anxiety produced when a person moves to a completely new environment.
Stages of Culture Shock
1)
2)
3)
4)
Fun: excitement and adventure of new people and things
Flight: disorientation brings an urge to avoid everything and everyone different
Fight: judging people and things that are different as bad
Fit: understanding and embracing the new culture
For Help with Culture Shock
Student Advisors: Lynn Bytyqi
Telephone: (306) 966-2624
U of S Student Counseling Services
Telephone: (306) 966-4920
Culture Shock Workshop Activities
Someone comes toward you and says “What’s up?” Sometimes the question sounds more like “S’up?” What
does it mean?
a. They are asking you if there is anything in the sky above your head.
b. They are asking you if you are planning to take a trip.
c. They are asking you how you are, or how life is going.
d. They want to know what is on the floor above the one you are on.
Do you know what this gesture means?
a.
b.
c.
d.
A bad word.
Give me money.
We are winning.
Everything is okay.
Do you know the meaning of this gesture in Western culture?
a. War!
b. Peace!
c. Victory!
d. Run!
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Culture Shock Tool Kit
What is culture shock?
Who can help?
What can I do?
What should I avoid?
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Accommodation
Contact: Julissa—(306) 966-7054 or make an appointment at the Main Office—Williams Room 232.
Homestay
• Experience living with a Canadian family.
• Have opportunities to share meals, Canadian culture and a practice your English.
• Homes located within 40 minutes by bus from the U of S.
University of Saskatchewan Student Residence
Living in residence at the U of S is the first choice of about 2,000 students from across Canada and around the
world. They come here for the convenience, the camaraderie, and, most of all, the community. We provide an
environment that enhances and develops both the academic and social success of the student.
The University of Saskatchewan Language Centre offers two residence complexes. Voyageur Place is located in the
heart of campus, offering traditional dormitory-style living, with room and board accommodation. College Quarter
Residence is located in the College Quarter development and offers four bedroom apartments for single students.
To live in Residence contact: learnenglish.usask.ca/accommodation.
Interested in living on your own or with roommates?
Give yourself time to find a place. There are many things to consider—types of places, prices, location.
Here are some suggestions to begin your search:
• Star Phoenix Newspaper Ads
• Websites www.saskatoon.kijiji.ca
• USSU Housing Registry—www.ussu.ca/housing
Vocabulary
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Condo
Basement suite
Appliances
Damage or security deposit
Apartment
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Ensuite
2BD
NS
NP
W/D
Asking questions – “I’m looking for a place to rent can you tell me . . . “
How much is the rent?
Who pays the utilities?
Are pets allowed?
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Housing Options Worksheet
Living in Homestay
Living in Residence
Living on your own
Benefits
Drawbacks
Interesting
Ideas
Are you in Homestay?
My homestay family’s name:____________________________________________________________________
My address is: _______________________________________________________________________________
Postal Code: ____________________________ Phone # ____________________________________________
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Saskatoon NeighboUrhoods
Use the map below as a guide while checking out rental properties.
See www.saskatoon.ca for more city maps.
AIRPORT
SILVERWOOD
HEIGHTS
HUDSON BAY
INDUSTRIAL
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS
DEVELOPMENT AREA
n
e
w
LAWSON
HEIGHTS
S.C.
NORTH
INDUSTRIAL
RIVER
HEIGHTS
s
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HAMPTON VILLAGE
DUNDONALD
CENTRAL
INDUSTRIAL
BLAIRMORE
PACIFIC HEIGHTS
CONFED
S.C.
MOUNT
ROYAL
BLAIRMORE S.C.
PARKRIDGE
CASWELL
HILL
WESTMOUNT
PLEASANT
HILL
MEADOW
GREEN
FAIRHAVEN
MAYFAIR
RIVERSDALE
MONTGOMERY PLACE
SOUTHWEST
INDUSTRIAL
HOLIDAY
PARK
CITY
PARK
UNIVERSITY OF
BLAIRMORE
SASKATCHEWAN
MANAGEMENT AREA
C.N. RAIL YARDS
NUTANA
EXHIBITION
S
MA SASK. POWER EA
MANAGEMENT
DIEFENBAKER
AREA
MANAGEMENT AREA
WILLOWGROVE
ARBOR CREEK
U OF S LANDS
SOUTH
VARSITY
VIEW
BUENA
VISTA
ERINDALE
SSUTHERLAND
INDUSTRIAL
GROSVENOR GREYSTONE
PARK
HEIGHTS
HAULTAIN
HOLLISTON
GORDIE HOWE
MANAGEMENTRE
AREA
FOREST
GROVE
UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHSUTHERLAND
CENTRAL
BUSINESS
DISTRICT
KING
WEST
NINDUSTRIAL GEORGE
O INDUSTRIAL
AGPRO
UNIVERSITY
HEIGHTS S.C.
NORTH
PARK
HUDSON
BAY PARK
MASSEY
PLACE
CONFEDERATION PARK
KELSEY
WOODLAWN
SILVERSPRING
U OF S LANDS
NORTH
RICHMOND
HEIGHTS
WESTVIEW
LAWSON
HEIGHTS
BREVOORT
PARK
QUEEN
ELIZABETH
COLLEGE
PARK EAST
WILDWOOD
BRIARWOOD
NUTANA
S.C.
ADELAIDE/
CHURCHILL
AVALON
COLLEGE
PARK
NUTANA
PARK
EASTVIEW
LAKEWOOD
S.C.
LAKEVIEW
LAKERIDGE
ROSEWOOD
C.N. INDUSTRIAL
STONEBRIDGE
THE WILLOWS
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Rental Search Worksheet
Date of appointment:
Contact:
Name:
Telephone:
Email:
PROPERTY:
Address:
Neighbourhood:
Closest Intersection:
Closest Grocery Store:
Distance From University: (kilometres)
Approximate time walking:
Approximate time on bus:
Bus Route #:
Approximate time on bicycle:
Bus Stop #:
Contract:
Rent:
Deposit:
Due date:
Type of Lease:
Lease specifics:
❏ Yearly ❏ 6-month ❏ Month-to- month
❏ Pets ❏ Smoking ❏ Other Utilities I have to pay for:
❏ Electricity ❏ Water ❏ Natural Gas
Approx. cost per month: __________________
Approx. cost per month: ___________________
Approx. cost per month: _____________
Furnishings:
Amenities:
❏ Furnished ❏ Unfurnished ❏ Dishwasher ❏ Stove ❏ Fridge
❏ Air Conditioning ❏ Parking ❏ Laundry
Overall Rating(1-5) :
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Banking and Money
Canadian Coins
The Biggest Banks in Canada:
1) C
IBC—Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
Main Branch: 201 – 21st St. East
www.cibc.com
•Silver coloured
•Beaver on one side, Queen Elizabeth II on
reverse
2) R
BC—Royal Bank of Canada
Main Branch: 154 – 1st Ave. South
www.rbc.com
Dime = 10 cents
3) S
cotia Bank
Main Branch: 111 – 2nd Ave. South
www.scotiabank.com
•Silver coloured
• Sailing ship on one side, Queen Elizabeth II
on reverse
4) B
MO—Bank of Montréal
Main Branch: 101 2nd Ave. North
www.bmo.ca
Quarter = 25 cents
5) T
D Canada Trust—Toronto-Dominion Bank
Main Branch: 170 – 2nd Ave. South
www.tdcanadatrust.com
List of ABMs on the U of S Campus
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Nickel = 5 cents
Bank of Montreal (Upper Place Riel)
Bank of Nova Scotia (Upper Place Riel)
CIBC (Lower Place Riel)
Credit Union (Upper Place Riel)
Royal Bank (Upper Place Riel, Agriculture Building)
TD Canada Trust (Lower Place Riel)
Louis’ (Memorial Union Building). Please note that extra fees apply at this ABM.
•Silver coloured
•Moose on one side, Queen Elizabeth II
on reverse
Loonie = 1 dollar
•Gold coloured
•Loon on one side, Queen Elizabeth II on
reverse
Toonie = 2 dollars
List of Banks near the U of S
• R
oyal Bank of Canada: College and Bottomley Branch,
1402 College Dr. (306) 933-3535
• CIBC: 8th and Circle Branch, 3124 8th St. E. (306) 668-3230
• BMO: 101 2nd Ave. N. (306) 934-5600
• TD Canada Trust: 3020 8th St. E. (306) 975-7260
•Two tone – gold centre with silver on
outer ring
• Polar bear on one side, Queen Elizabeth II
on reverse
*For all other banks, look in the phonebook or yellow pages under ‘Banks’ either in print form or online (www.yellowpages.ca ). Make sure
Saskatoon is selected as your location. The yellow pages are a telephone directory, which lists businesses by the type of service they offer.
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Good Ideas
• Get cheques to pay rent and bills.
• Ask for ABM demonstration when you open your account.
• Apply for a credit card while you are still a student.
Banking and Money Workshop
Vocabulary
• Bank Account
• ATM or Automated Banking Machine
• Service Fees
• Chequing Account
• Savings Account
• Fees for transactions
• PIN – Personal Identification Number
• Credit Card
• Debit Card
• Deposit
• Withdrawal
• Money Transfer
Writing a Cheque
1. Fill in date of issue
2. Make note of cheque number for your records
3. Fill in name of person or organization being paid
4. Write out amount in words
3
3
4 4
5. Write out amount in numerical figures
6. W
rite a memo for your records
(for example, utility payment)
The Telephone Company
75
Twenty-five
Telephone Bill
6
7. Write your signature
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Types of Bank Accounts
Different Accounts Serve Different Needs
• Student Accounts
• Savings Accounts
• Chequing Accounts
What kind of account do you need?
❑❑ Pay rent and bills
❑❑ Receive money from parents
❑❑ Send money to family
❑❑ Use debit card to pay expenses
❑❑ Use credit card to pay expenses
❑❑ Save money for my retirement
❑❑ Invest in an oil company
❑❑ Buy a house
❑❑ Buy a car
❑❑ Plan a trip
Debit Cards and Credit Cards
Why do you need a debit card?
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Why do you need a credit card?
__________________________________________________________________________________________
When should you apply for a credit card? (If you want to book hotels, flights, or rental cars a credit card is needed).
__________________________________________________________________________________________
What you need to know about your credit card:
What is the annual fee?________________________________________________________________________
What is the interest rate?_______________________________________________________________________
Points and promotional offers?__________________________________________________________________
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Banking Worksheet
Fill out the Bank and Address sections of this questionnaire and then either visit the banks, call them, or go to
their websites to fill in the remaining information.
Bank
Name of contact
Address
Telephone
BEFORE YOU GO
To open an account you will need
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Passport
❏ Proof of your local address
❏ Student Card
Accounts information
Does this bank offer student accounts?
❏ Yes ❏ No
What are the service fees for student accounts?
Can I get cheques for my student accounts?
❏ Yes ❏ No
How many transactions per month?
•In branch transactions
•ATM withdrawals
•Debit purchases
Chequing
What is the cost of cheques?
What is the charge for writing cheques?
How can I order cheques?
CREDIT CARDS
Can I get a credit card with my Student Account?
What is the credit limit for student accounts?
❏ Yes ❏ No
What is the annual fee for a credit card?
What is the interest rate?
INTERNATIONAL MONEY TRANSFERS—receiving money from home
What will it cost to receive a money transfer?
What is the monetary limit?
What documents do I need to provide?
What banks can I deal with?
What banking information do I need?
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Health Insurance
All students must have Health Insurance. Students with a valid study permit are eligible for Saskatchewan Health
Insurance. To apply for Saskatchewan Health you will need:
• Passport
• Study Permit (minimum 6 months long)
• Your current Saskatoon address and telephone number
Saskatchewan Health Card provides basic health coverage
Saskatchewan Health will pay
Saskatchewan Health won’t pay
Visits to a doctor
Medicines and prescriptions
Hospital treatment in an emergency
Ambulance Service
Maternity care
Dental Care
Health Care in any province or territory in Canada
Eye tests
Glasses or contact lenses
Some vaccinations
Services like massage therapy or acupuncture
Guard Me Health Insurance
If you do no qualify for Saskatchewan Health, or if you would like additional health coverage we suggest that
you buy additional insurance from Student Guard. This company provides quality health coverage designed for
International students. For $3.50/ day you receive the following coverage:
• Choice of any doctor or hospital
• Covered excursion travel
• Ground or air ambulance service
• Accidental death or dismemberment coverage
• X-ray, laboratory, and diagnostic testing
• Air evacuation or repatriation as required
• Prescription medication
• Family transportation and subsistence allowance if
you are in hospital
• Limited emergency Dental Care
Please go to the Main Office Room 232 to purchase this insurance.
Saskatchewan Health needs your current address at all times!
Contact Information for Saskatchewan Health Insurance
Telephone: 1-800-667-7551
I applied for Saskatchewan Health Insurance on ______________________.
I have received my Health Insurance Card
❏ Yes
❏ No
* If you do not receive your Health Card in your first term of study at the Language Centre, please see the Activities Office or call Saskatchewan Health.
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Fall and Winter Weather—Be Prepared
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1) The average temperature in winter in Saskatchewan is:
a.0 degrees Celcius
b.between 0 and 12 degrees C
c. -12 degrees C
d.between -18 and
-26 degrees C
c.-26 degrees C
d.0 degrees C
c.Your hands
d.Your feet
2)The coldest temperature in winter in Saskatoon is:
a.-18 degrees C
b.-40 degrees C or colder
3) Which part of your body loses the most heat?
a.Your heart
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Calling
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70, 01, 50, 06,
80, 05, 04, 03,
60, 13, 21
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Computers
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Electronics
(TVs, radios)
Clothing &
shoes
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School
Supplies/
Books
Specialty
Foods
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Dishes
Food
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Toys
Medicine
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store
Bus routes
serving stop
Location
Furniture
Shopping for NEW Items
PHARMACIES/CONVENIENCE STORES
Brunskill Pharmacy
1302 Temperance St. (306) 653-2922
Campus Centre Pharmacy
Upper Place Riel (306) 668-2256
London Drugs
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134 Primrose Dr. (306) 975-0740
2323 8th St. E. (306) 664-9500
3929 8th St E. (306) 975-1500
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1530 20th St. W. (306) 652-6151
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Midtown Plaza
201 1st Ave. S. (306) 653-4866
Suite 111, 1715 Preston Ave. N. (306) 933-4110
04, 13,
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7 Assiniboine Dr.
Canarama Shopping Mall (306) 934-6700
01, 02, 11, 12,
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21–3510 8th St. E.
The Centre at Circle & 8th (306) 373-5556
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415 Herold Crt, Lakewood Common (306) 664-5010
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1210 7th Ave. N,
Meads Shopping Centre (306) 653-0882
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2105 8th St. E Grosvenor Park Shopping Centre
(306) 374-4888
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610 Taylor St. E. (306) 343-1606
Westgate Shopping Plaza
22nd St. W. (306) 382-5005
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Calling
Cards
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Computers
Electronics
(TVs, radios)
Dishes
School
Supplies/Books
Toys
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Furniture
Specialty
Foods
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Clothing
& shoes
Food
Medicine
Westside
Store
Eastside
Location
Bus routes
serving stop
Shopping for NEW Items
SPECIALTY INTERNATIONAL FOODS
Ahmad’s Grocery
101–3521 8th St. E. (306) 955-6425
Eastern Market
218 Ave. B S. (306) 244-5502
El Mercado Las Palapas
821 Broadway Ave. (306) 244-5566
Lu’s Market Ltd.
1024 Louise Ave. (306) 477-3588
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2102 22nd St. W. (306) 649-0226
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1902 8th St. E. (306) 242-6388
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3310 8th St. E. Saskatoon
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Safeway Market Mall 2325 Preston Ave.
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Madina Foods & Halal Meats
800 Central Ave. Unit 3 (306) 979-6962
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BOOKS, ART, SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Campus Bookstore
Marquis Hall, 97 Campus Dr. (306) 966-4468
Staples
105-810 Circle Dr. E. (306) 955-6044
2327 8th St. E. (306) 955-6536
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Co-op
8th St. and Emerson (306) 933-3884
300 Confederation Dr.
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302 33rd St. W.
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Sobey’s
College Park 3907 8th St. E. (306) 651-1800
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1550 8th St. E. (306) 477-5800
Superstore
2901 8th St. E.
411 Confederation Dr.
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ELECTRONICS
Campus Computer Store
Lower Place Riel, 1 Campus Dr. (306) 966-8375
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Best Buy
The Centre at Circle and 8th
Unit 20a–3310 8th St. E. (306) 667-0350
Future Shop
221-1723 Preston Ave. N. (306) 955-6800
London Drugs
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134 Primrose Dr. (306) 975-0740
80,70,12,13
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Dishes
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Toys
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Furniture
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School
Supplies/
Books
Clothing &
shoes
Specialty
Foods
Food
Medicine
Bus routes
serving
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Westside
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Eastside
Location
Electronics
(TVs, radios)
Shopping for NEW Items
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GENERAL/DEPARTMENT STORES
Canadian Tire (hardware)
1731 Preston Ave. N. (306) 384-1212
04, 13
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301 Confederation Dr. (306) 384-1313
Giant Tiger
105 Ave. F S.
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Walmart
1706 Preston Ave. Preston Crossing (306)
373-2300
Confederation Mall (306) 382-5454)
3035 Clarence Ave. Stonegate (306) 653-8200
target
Centre and Circle and 8th (306) 374-7771
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03, 50
MAJOR SHOPPING MALLS
Shopping malls are large complexes containing a variety of stores, restaurants and other businesses. The
following malls are in Saskatoon. Take a look at their websites to see a list of the stores and then you can
plan your trip accordingly.
• Confederation Mall
www.confederationmall.ca
300 Confederation Dr.
• Market Mall
www.saskatoonmarketmall.com
2325 Preston Ave.
• Midtown Plaza
www.midtownplaza.ca
201-1st Ave. S.
• Preston Crossing
1715 Preston Ave. N.
• The Centre at Circle and 8th
www.thecentremall.com
3510 8th St. E.
• Lawson Heights Mall
www.mallatlawsonheights.com
Warman Rd. N. & Primrose Dr.
• Stonegate Shopping Centre
3047 Clarence Ave.
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Need Help with Computers, Phones, iPads, or Tablets?
Free technology support is available to all U of S students by email, live chat, phone or in person
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Help Desk phone—(306) 966-4817
Help Desk email—[email protected]
Help Desk online (including live chat)—helpdesk.usask.ca
Help Desk in person support
*ICT Help Desk—Room 70 Arts Building
*Murray Learning Commons Help Desk—First Floor—Main Library
Computer Training And Support—IT4U
Need help with formatting, PPT, Word or other computer programs? Check out www.usask.ca/it4u for a list of
services, workshops and online resources available for students.
Campus Computer Store
Located in Lower Place Riel
(306) 966-8375
www.ccs.usask.ca
The Campus Computer Store sells computers, printers, accessories, software, TVs, cameras, games and more. You
can get your laptop tuned up and repaired at the Service Centre in the Computer Store.
Wireless
Extensive wireless coverage at the U of S means that you can be online almost anywhere, and anytime as long as you
access the correct network. The network for students is as follows:
uofs-secure: Access for students and employees.
Notes:
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International Phone Cards
You can save money on international calls by using phone cards!
When you use a phone card you initiate the call to a local or 800 access number and then you only pay a small rate
to the card company to cover the international part of the call.
TIPS:
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You get the lowest rate when using a local access number
Watch for hidden fees
Ask if there are “roaming” charges added to the cost
Ask about quality of calls and network connection
Not all companies have the same “quality” of connection
Calls are charged by minute
Some cards have a connection fee for each call while others do not have a connection fee
Phone Cards are available at:
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Convenience Stores such as Mac’s and 7–Eleven
Safeway
Superstore
Shoppers Drug Mart
Canada Post Outlets
You can also buy phone cards online at:
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www.nobelcom.com
www.thephonecardstore.ca
www.callingcards.com
vox.ca
www.localphone.com
Buying a Phone Card:
1. Find calling card rates
Calling from:
Calling to:
2. Buy phone card online or in shop
3.
Start Calling
• Call toll free local number on the card
• Enter your PIN number
• Enter the number you are calling
• They will connect the call at their rate
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Staying Safe in Saskatoon
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Be aware of your surroundings.
Take a taxi or walk in groups at night.
Go out in groups and stay together.
If you need help ask a bus driver, police or campus safety officer.
Drink responsibly or not at all.
Join the Activities Program to get to know the U of S and Saskatoon.
Safewalk
Safewalk volunteers walk people safely to their destination on or near campus. We are lucky to be one of the safest
campuses in Canada; however, like any area, the campus community has some crime.
To have a University of Saskatchewan Safewalk Volunteer walk you to your car or home near campus:
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Call (306) 966-SAFE (7233) during Safewalk hours: Sunday–Thursday, 8:30–11:30 pm.
Call (306) 966-5555 anytime other than Safewalk hours (listed above).
Use the green Safewalk button found on all Sasktel payphones on campus.
Approach an on-duty Safewalk volunteer and ask them to walk with you.
For recurring walk requests, fill out the form available at ussu.ca/safewalk and drop it off at the USSU main office
in room 110, Place Riel Student Centre.
University of Saskatchewan Emergency Text Service
Sign up to receive text messages in the event of major emergency or disaster, class cancellations, or a major road closure.
• Sign into PAWS.
• Click the gear icon located near the upper/middle section of the page.
• Select Text Message settings.
• Click Change under Text Messages, and enter your cell phone provider and phone number.
• Click Save in the top right hand corner to save your changes.
• You will soon receive a message from #87275 with instructions on how to reply and verify your request.
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Academic Policies
Academic administrators
The academic administrators are:
Sanae Ko–Assistant Director................................................................. (306) 966-4354
Lynn Bytyqi–Student Advisor.............................................................. (306) 966-2624
They are available to talk with you about any academic or personal concerns. Please go to the main office
(Room 232) to make an appointment.
Placement
Placement decisions are made very carefully. Our placement tests give very accurate information about each
student's levels. During your first two days in class, your teacher will be further assessing your abilitites, so you must
go to your assigned class with a positive attitude and participate in all activities.
After that time, your teacher may decide that you should be placed in a higher or lower level. The decision will be
based on the teacher’s judgement of your abilities, not on your opinion or requests. You have been placed where
we think you will be most successful.
Attendance and punctuality
Students are expected to attend all classes, participate, and be on time. All absences, including absences for
medical reasons, will be counted. No absences will be excused. Absences and lateness affect students’ performance
on tests and assignments and reduce their participation marks.
Class Hours Missed
Result
10
Warning letter from office
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Not allowed to write final exam
May be asked to leave program
Students who arrive after the term has started will be marked absent for the days they miss.
Do not miss class unless you are sick or have a very good reason!
If you know that you will miss a quiz, talk to your teacher. If you miss class and find out later that there was a quiz,
ask your teacher what you should do.
We expect that our students are here to study English and participate in our programs. If a student has a high
number of absences (e.g., 20 hours or more in one term), or other serious problems, he/she might not be allowed
to register for future terms.
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HOMEWORK AND ASSIGNMENTS
Homework is a very important part of learning English. You will be expected to do homework on a regular basis.
All assignments must be submitted on time.
PRIVATE TUTORING
Our teachers are not allowed to offer paid private tutoring to their own students. If you would like to arrange
private tutoring, please talk to the Assistant Director or Student Advisor.
TEXTBOOKS
You are responsible for buying all required texts for your course. These may be purchased at the University
Bookstore. If you buy a book from another student, it must not have any answers written in it. Before the beginning
of term, please erase or white out any answers that have been written in the text. You will be asked to buy a new
book if this has not been done. Please note: Photocopying textbooks is illegal in Canada. Please do not bring a
photocopied text to your class.
CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM
Cheating on tests and plagiarizing are not allowed and could result in a mark of “0”. A student may be asked to
leave the program if cheating and/or plagiarism occurs after a warning has been given. Examples of cheating
include using notes or an electronic dictionary, copying answers or having someone else do your homework.
Plagiarism is a serious offense in Canadian universities. NEVER submit someone else’s work as your own. You are
plagiarizing if you copy from books or other people’s work, or use their ideas without naming them. STUDENT EVALUATION AND CERTIFICATES
During the term, your teacher(s) will make suggestions about how you can improve your English. You will receive
a midterm evaluation from your teacher(s) halfway through the term. After completing your class, you will receive a
final written evaluation.
Final grades are based on work that is done throughout the term and a final exam. Certificates are given to
students who complete their classes successfully. One week after classes end, you can pick up evaluations and
certificates at the main office. If you want someone else to pick up your documents, you must give written
permission to the office staff. If you want your documents mailed to you, you must give the office your address.
All outstanding fees must be paid and all library materials must be returned before documents are given out.
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WITHDRAWAL FROM A PROGRAM (Leaving the program early)
If you leave our program during the term, please tell the main office staff immediately. Return all library books
and your student card. Your computer account will be cancelled. The U of S Language Centre’s refund policy is
explained in our brochure. If you have questions about how your withdrawal from the ESL Program will affect your
visa status, please contact Canada Citizenship and Immigration directly.
SKIPPING OR MISSING A TERM
We recommend that students study continuously because they usually make better progress in their language
learning. Also, there are some consequences of missing a term:
1. If you have a study permit, you must be a full-time student.
The U of S Language Centre is required to provide accurate information about your situation if we are contacted by
Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
2. S tudents who miss more than one term are required to take the placement test again. You may be placed in a
lower level than you expected.
HOW MANY TERMS CAN A STUDENT STUDY AT THE SAME LEVEL?
Most students complete one level in one term. Sometimes a student must repeat a level. This student might have
worked hard but still needs more practice at the same level. Sometimes a student takes the same level twice and
still does not meet the passing standards.
Our policy:
A student may study at the same level for only three terms. After the third term at the same level, if the student
does not pass, he or she will not be allowed to register for any more terms.
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Student Support
ESL Advisors
The ESL Advisors assist students with a variety of issues. The most common items include adapting to the new culture,
emotional pressures, health concerns, and academic questions. The aim is to support each student on his or her road
to success.
To make an appointment for a private discussion with an Advisor, students can either stop by the main office or
contact the Advisor directly.
As well, the Language Centre works closely with U of S Student Counselling Services, making referrals for students
in need of further assistance. There is also an outreach program, in which a multi-lingual psychologist is at the
Centre once a week.
English Only Policy
Please speak English in the classrooms, student lounge, library, and at all scheduled Electives. You will learn English
much more quickly if you challenge yourself to use it at all times when in the ESL program. Staff and students
understand that you are learning and that your English may not be perfect. The Language Centre provides a safe
and supportive atmosphere for practicing English.
Part-time ESL Classes
As a full-time ESL student, you may register in part-time evening courses at The Language Centre. This would be a
good chance to get some extra practice. If you are interested in extra English classes, ask for the brochure in the main
office (Room 232).
Classes offered are:
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Effective Writing and Grammar
Advanced Listening and Notetaking
Spoken English
Advanced Reading Skills
TOEFL and CANTEST preparation
Pronunciation
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