Are you a new USask student who is about to start classes in Prince Albert?
Visit our new students page for everything you need to know.
Advising
Academic Advisors
If you have questions about your program, you have access to onsite advisors at the Prince Albert campus as well as your college advisor at the main USask campus in Saskatoon.Online course tools: PAWS and Canvas
PAWS
PAWS, your personalized access to web services at USask, is a customizable web environment used by students, faculty, staff and alumni. PAWS is where you'll access class registration, tuition and fees, scholarships and bursaries, textbooks and more.
PAWS QUICK TIPS
- Use PAWS to update your profile with the university, including your preferred name, email aliases and contact information.
- Your PAWS menu already includes content channels that are available to you based on your role at the university. Learn how to add additional channels you may be interested in.
- Choose which announcements you wish to see in your feed.
- View, print or email your class schedule for courses and labs that have set times.
Canvas
You may be taking courses through Canvas, the learning management system at USask. Classes in Canvas should be available about a month before the start of class but instructors may limit access while they prepare. Course materials will remain in Canvas for up to four years after the class ends.
Instructors may record videos using Panopto for some of your classes. You can access Panopto videos from your Canvas course, or you can use your NSID to log into Panopto.
CANVAS INFORMATION
- Access Canvas
- Download the Canvas Student app for iOS or Android
- Take the self-guided training course, Canvas for USask Students
- Canvas Student FAQs
- Learn more about Canvas
- See USask Canvas tips for students
PANOPTO INFORMATION
Disability services and support
Access and Equity Services (AES)
Access and equity services are available for Prince Albert campus students who experience barriers to their education on the basis of a prohibited ground(s) including disability, religion, family status and gender identity. In order to qualify, students register with the AES office. Once registered, PA Campus students email their accommodation letter to their instructors and aes.pa@usask.ca for further instructionLibrary
Learn how to access USask library materials, supports and services from a distance.
Distance and Distributed Library Services
Learn how to access USask library materials.
Learning Hub
The University Library provides a wide variety of academic resources and online supports including study guides, tip sheets, learning events and videos to enrich your learning experience and help you improve your academic performance.
The University Library offers study skills help, including pre-recorded workshops, resources and online help.