University of Regina Admission Requirements and Application Deadlines
By Muntasir Minhaz • Published Aug 19, 2026 • Admissions & Applications, Canadian Universities & Colleges
Most University of Regina undergraduate programs set an August 15 deadline for Fall term and a December 15 deadline for Winter term, but Nursing, Social Work, Fine Arts and Indigenous Social Work run on their own earlier dates. Submit your documents in person by 4:30pm or online by midnight on your deadline day.
📩 Most Fall term programs: apply by August 15
🏠 Winter term (most programs): apply by December 15
Nursing: application by February 15, documents by March 15
⏱️ Apply 4-5 months early for the best shot at your preferred courses and scholarships
Who these deadlines apply to
The University of Regina uses the same deadline structure for Saskatchewan applicants, other Canadian citizens and permanent residents. The official deadlines page sets no separate, later date for Saskatchewan residents, so a Regina high school graduate follows the same calendar as an applicant moving from Ontario or British Columbia. The same dates also apply to readmissions and transfer applicants, not only first-time applicants straight from high school. Programs not listed individually in the tables below follow the general deadline for their term, so check your specific program page only if it is not named here.
Fall term deadlines (September to December start)
| Program | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Most programs | August 15 (final deadline) |
| Nursing | February 15 (application), March 15 (documents) |
| Bachelor of Social Work | January 15 |
| Bachelor of Fine Arts | April 1 |
| Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work | May 15 |
Winter and Spring/Summer term deadlines
| Term | Program | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (January to April) | Most programs | December 15 |
| Winter (January to April) | Bachelor of Fine Arts | December 1 |
| Winter (January to April) | Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work | January 15 |
| Spring/Summer (May to August) | Most programs | April 15 |
Why Nursing and Fine Arts run on separate calendars
Nursing and the Bachelor of Fine Arts both set Fall deadlines months ahead of the general August 15 date, since both programs review supplementary requirements beyond a transcript before reaching a decision. Confirm which calendar applies to you as soon as you pick a program, since missing Nursing's February 15 application date means waiting for the next intake even though the general deadline is still months away.
How and when to submit documents
Submit your application form, fee and documents in person by 4:30pm, or online before midnight, on your deadline day. Bachelor of Education and Faculty of Nursing applicants face additional document requirements on top of a standard transcript, so read your program's checklist before your submission date rather than after. Keep a record of your submission confirmation in case the university asks you to verify what you sent and when.
Why applying early helps
The University of Regina recommends applying well ahead of your final deadline, roughly 4 to 5 months early, since earlier applicants get first access to course selection and scholarship consideration. Waiting until the final deadline day does not disqualify you, but it often means a narrower set of course sections and a shorter list of scholarships still open for the term you are entering. Apply as soon as you have your required documents ready rather than waiting for the deadline to approach.
Documents to gather before you apply
The University of Regina requests official transcripts from your previous schools. The specific list depends on whether you are a current Grade 12 student, a high school graduate, or a transfer applicant, and Faculty of Education and Faculty of Nursing applicants face additional document requirements specific to those programs. Check the university's Application Guide for the full checklist tied to your applicant type before your submission date.
Prerequisite courses vary by program
Saskatchewan Grade 12 prerequisite courses differ by the program you choose, with programs like Nursing and Engineering requiring specific science and math courses beyond the general admission average. Review your intended program's course list on the university's admission requirements pages well before your application deadline, since a missing prerequisite in your final semester is hard to fix once Grade 12 is underway.
If you miss a deadline
Missing a program's application deadline usually means waiting for the next available term rather than losing your chance at University of Regina entirely, since the university runs Fall, Winter and Spring/Summer intakes throughout the year. Contact the admissions office directly if you miss a deadline by only a few days, since some programs review late applications on a space-available basis. Waiting for the next full term is the more reliable plan if a program you want is competitive, rather than counting on a late exception.
Comparing Regina to University of Saskatchewan
University of Regina and University of Saskatchewan both run independent applications with their own deadlines, so a single Saskatchewan application does not cover both schools. If you are applying to both, budget time and application fees for two full submissions, and keep track of each school's separate deadline calendar rather than assuming they align. Programs available at one school are not always available at the other, so confirm your specific program exists at both before you plan to apply broadly.
Where to get help with your application
Contact the University of Regina admissions office directly if a question about your applicant type, such as transfer credit or a program-specific document, is not answered on the general deadlines page. Have your application confirmation number ready when you reach out, since staff use it to pull up your file quickly. Check your applicant portal regularly for status updates and document requests rather than waiting for an email that might land in a spam folder.