Learn Where You Live
The U of R offers in-person, online, live-streamed, hybrid and hyflex courses, and courses right in your community at your local community college. With so many options to choose from, you can succeed in your U of R academic journey without relocation or commuting. You'll experience different modes of learning so, when you decide to transfer to a larger centre, you'll already have experience with university-level courses in a variety of teaching methods.
Staying In Your Community
You have your own reasons for wanting to begin your university journey in your community. Your support network is there, you can save money living and working at home or maybe you're not ready to move out just yet. Whatever the reason, courses at regional colleges are a great way to ease into, and succeed in, university life.
For my first year, I chose to take U of R classes at Great Plains College. I wanted a smooth transition from high school to university. I was able to continue living with my family, save money, and study in all of my favourite study spots I enjoyed during high school.
I also enjoyed small class sizes and my professors had more time to interact with students.
Scholarships and Smaller Classes
There are specific scholarship opportunities for students at regional colleges. In addition to financial support, classes are often smaller meaning the professors and instructors can give you personalized one-on-one advice and support.
Great Plains College allowed me to continue living at home with my parents while I got accustomed to a university work load - my marks benefitted greatly from this. — Jordan, U of R Graduate
Colleges in Your Community
Great Plains College
Great Plains College provides on-site computer facilities, exam invigilation, one-on-one advising, SunDogs athletics, student associations, recreational activities, and much more!
North West College
At North West College students enjoy a relaxed and friendly educational atmosphere, as well as student supports such as tutoring, study skills seminars, student housing and exam invigilation.
Meadow Lake and North Battleford
Northlands College has on-site computer facilities and exam invigilation. The College also provides students with full-time tutorial support, student advising, study groups and fun social activities.
Buffalo Narrows, Creighton, Île-à-la Crosse, La Loche and La Ronge
Suncrest College offers student services such as advising, writing workshops, study areas and printing.
Canora, Esterhazy, Fort Qu'Appelle, Kamsack, Melfort, Nipawin, Tisdale, and Yorkton
Carlton Trail College
Carlton Trail College offers student supports such as career exploration planning, employment support, and academic and personal advising.
Humboldt and Watrous
Southeast College offers many benefits of taking classes at Southeast College include smaller class sizes, personalized instructions, registration and advising assistance.
Assiniboia, Estevan, Indian Head, Moosomin, Weyburn and Whitewood