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University of Regina

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3737 Wascana Parkway
Regina, Saskatchewan S4S 0A2
Telephone: 306-585-4111

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The past decade has seen unprecedented growth at the University of Regina, with the physical capacity of the campus more than doubling over that time. This growth is a reflection of the university’s development into one of Canada’s leading comprehensive universities – a dynamic institution with a strong national and international reputation for teaching and research.

With roots going back to 1911, the University of Regina has grown in response to the needs of the province of Saskatchewan. The university’s nine academic faculties and 25 departments provide a comprehensive set of bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs, preparing students to excel in diverse disciplines at the local, national and international levels.

Specialized programs have long been offered in a number of areas, including journalism, education, social work and business administration. A cooperative education program – the first in Western Canada – is also available in arts, business administration, engineering and science.

In recent years, the university has developed many innovative program offerings. For example, the university is home to the first bachelor of police studies program to be offered in Canada as well as Western Canada’s first bachelor of health studies program.

The University of Regina has launched a unique program – a first in Canada – guaranteeing students a successful career launch following completion of their undergraduate degree. Students who complete the UR Guarantee program but cannot find meaningful employment within six months following graduation may take up to 30 undergraduate credit hours during the following year, and the cost of tuition will be covered.

Under the UR Guarantee program, students will take advantage of academic success, campus engagement, service leadership and career counselling opportunities to prepare them for the job market in their chosen field. The aim is to provide students with hands-on experience that will complement their formal education and enable them to increase their employability. The program is set to be launched in the fall of 2010. All 2009 undergraduate students with 30 or fewer credit hours are eligible for the UR Guarantee program.

Educational opportunities are enhanced by more than 60 research laboratories, centres and institutes, and collaboration with industry partners at the adjacent Innovation Place Regina. The campus also includes three federated colleges – Campion College, Luther College and First Nations University of Canada – that further diversify students’ educational experience.

The university is located in the heart of Regina’s Wascana Centre, the largest urban park in North America. This picturesque location offers an attractive work and study environment for more than 11,900 full- and part-time students, 1,540 faculty and staff, and approximately 750 casual employees.

Over the past 25 years, the University of Regina has developed into an international university, signing partnership agreements with more than 90 institutions in 28 different countries. This focus on internationalization has helped attract students and faculty from around the world, bringing global perspectives to a university that had its beginnings with only 27 students nearly a century ago, and now has over 54,000 alumni worldwide.

History
Year of foundation: 1911
Former names of the institution: Regina College (1911); University of Saskatchewan (1925); University of Saskatchewan, Regina Campus (1959); University of Regina (1974).

Student fees

Canadian student fees  2009 - 2010 *
Undergraduate tuition fees: $4,548 - $4,832
Graduate tuition fees: $3,000

International student fees  2009 - 2010 *
Undergraduate tuition fees: $11,804 - $12,087
Graduate tuition fees: $3,000

* Source: Statistics Canada. Fees for general programs in arts and humanities.

Note: In addition to tuition fees, universities generally charge fees for goods and services supplied to students. This includes areas such as student associations, sports and health. These additional fees vary widely per university and per student and can run from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars. Check with the university for details.

Student enrolment

2009 rounded preliminary fall enrolment *
Full-time (undergraduates): 8,210
Full-time (graduates): 680
Part-time (undergraduates): 2,210
Part-time (graduates): 790

* Source: University of Regina (enrolment figures include Campion College, Luther College and First Nations University of Canada)

Programs and degrees

Note: The program information is compiled by AUCC staff in cooperation with staff at member institutions. The programs are classified according to the Classification of Instructional Programs 2000. To search for the programs offered by this institution, please consult the Directory of Canadian Universities’ programs database online at http://www.aucc.ca/can_uni/search/index_e.html.

Student facilities and services

Personal support services
Aboriginal student centre, athletic and recreational facilities, bookstore, campus security, chaplaincy, counselling (academic, personal, career), cooperative education, conference services, daycare, disability resource office, emergency/government loans, fine art gallery, food services, GBLUR centre (gay, bi-sexual, lesbian and transgendered centre), harassment and discrimination prevention office, health services centre, international student success office, residences, student affairs office, student health plan, student newspaper, student employment services, theatres, university students’ union, campus walk-along program, women’s centre.

Academic support services
Numerous programs for Aboriginal students, including: an Aboriginal co-op program, a full circle summer internship program for Aboriginal students and the CIBC-Kâspohtamâtotân Mentorship program; academic advising service, counselling (academic, personal, career), career centre, student recruitment, math support services, registrar’s office, student development centre, writing centre.

First-year student programs
Academic Discourse 100, a first-year academic foundations course, was established to encourage achievement and retention by providing new students the opportunity to develop academic skills needed for success at university. Other first-year programs include basic mathematics courses for students who are preparing for university-level mathematics classes, writing services, computer lab, early warning and intervention program, student success workshops and counselling.  

Housing
On-campus: The University of Regina has four fully-furnished co-ed residences offering single accommodations for about 1,000 students. Male, female and co-ed apartments are available. Both North and South residences offer one- to four-bedroom apartments, as well as dorms with private or shared washrooms. College West offers three- to six-bedroom apartments and La Résidence has all private dorms with private washrooms. All accommodations are equipped with high-speed Internet and phones. TV lounges, laundry facilities, computer labs and microwaves are available in all buildings. Meal plans are mandatory for all dorm-style rooms. Rooms are allotted on a first-come, first-served basis with the exception of La Résidence where students speaking or taking classes in French are given priority based on availability and their application date. Roommate requests may be made on the application form.

Luther College offers approximately 220 traditional dorm-style rooms. Please see their listing for further detail.

Off-campus: Housing is reasonably accessible from campus. Room and board, bachelor suites, and one- and two-bedroom apartments are available.

Student assistance
Undergraduate: The University of Regina awards more than 2,900 scholarships each year to undergraduate students valued at over $3.5 million. The scholarships awarded vary widely in terms of their value (from $100 to $5,000) and the criteria for eligibility. Among the specific groups awarded scholarships and bursaries are entering students, international students, Aboriginal students, rural students, varsity students, part-time students and out-of-province students. New to the University of Regina are scholarships and bursaries for students who defer entrance to the university for a term or a year after graduating from a Canadian high school. Check our website at www.uregina.ca/awards for a complete listing of all entering and undergraduate awards and applications.

Graduate: The Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research offers students approximately 500 scholarships and awards annually with a total value of approximately $2.2 million. Approximately 340 scholarships and awards valued at $1.7 million are distributed. Graduate teaching assistantships and teaching fellowships account for approximately 175 awards valued at $520,000. In addition, the faculty further facilitates the selection of approximately 100 titled scholarships and awards valued at approximately $500,000 annually. Minimum CGPA for scholarships for graduate students is 80 percent. See www.uregina.ca/gradstudies/scholarships for further details.

University research

Our world-class scholars significantly advance five thematic areas – culture/heritage, energy/environment, health, informatics and social justice. We conduct leading-edge research in carbon capture and storage, green energy technologies, cancer research, data mining, climate change adaptation, pain and aging, and other areas of traditional strength. Internationally-renowned innovative research is centred in more than 60 research laboratories, centres and institutes and 10 Canada Research Chairs. 

Since 2000, our external research funding has doubled ($23 million); our graduate enrolment has increased to more than 1,400 students (18 percent of whom are international). Our strong industry and government partnerships, including Innovation Place Regina, advance applied research to help foster technology transfer and commercialization.

Our campus features some of the most advanced research and teaching facilities in Canada with new state-of-the-art buildings (Research and Innovation Centre and the Centre for Kinesiology, Health and Sport) attracting leading scholars from around the globe.  

International education

The University of Regina hosts more than 800 international students from more than 95 countries. Both undergraduate and graduate international students are represented, and are welcomed by all faculties. Additionally, the English as a Second Language Centre, through the Centre for Continuing Education, offers formal language instruction as well as specialized short-term programs to hundreds of students throughout the year.

Canadian students wanting to participate in formal exchange programs have a choice of four different exchange programs. Students participating in the National Student Exchange (NSE) program have the opportunity to live and learn in a different geographic region within the United States and Canada. NSE provides a list of more than 175 colleges and universities to choose from and places approximately 97 percent of applicants. Through the Consortium for North American Higher Education Collaboration’s Student Exchange Program, students are eligible to study at universities in North America, including Mexico. The student exchange program allows students to participate in exchanges world-wide as long as these universities have individual agreements with the University of Regina. The university also participates in the north2north program organized by the University of the Arctic, an international network of educational institutions in circumpolar countries. 

Contact
Ms. Melissa Berwald, Program Coordinator
UR International
Phone: 306-585-4017
E-mail: melissa.berwald@uregina.ca
Website: www.uregina.ca/isso

The cooperative education program through the career centre offers work placements, including internationally, to both Canadian and international students.

Contact
University of Regina Career Centre
Phone: 306-585-5222
E-mail: coop.office@uregina.ca

Affiliated institution

Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research
College West, University of Regina
Regina, SK S4S 0A2
Telephone: 306-347-4100

Federated colleges

Campion College
See corresponding chapter.

First Nations University of Canada
See corresponding chapter.

Luther College
See corresponding chapter.