Driving

The USask campus is mostly contained between the South Saskatchewan River on the western boundary, College Drive on the southern boundary, and Preston Avenue on the eastern boundary. You can access campus from the downtown area using the University Bridge.

The main road around campus is a loop called Campus Drive. Another main road is Innovation Boulevard, which connects Campus Drive and Preston Avenue through the northern portion of campus.

Parking

There are many parking lots and metered parking on campus. Metered parking can be paid through the PayByPhone app. Time limits and pricing will vary, so check out this page for more info. Also note that metered parking is in high demand, so make sure to give yourself time to find a spot.

If you are going to be parking a car on campus frequently, you will want to apply for a parking pass. There are a limited number of parking passes offered every term, so make sure to apply on PAWS before you forget. You can find more information here.

There is unmetered street parking in the residental areas near campus, but the spots closest to campus are limited to 2hr parking. The closest street parking spots with unlimited time are usually at least 20 minute walk away from campus.

• Parking Maps
• Visitor and Daily Parking
• Parking Passes

Place Riel

Place Riel is one of Saskatoon's transit terminals, and if you're taking the bus, you will likely catch your ride here. Place Riel has plenty of seating and places to charge your phone while you wait for your ride.

Tunnels and Skywalks

Did you know that the university has 1.5 kilometres of tunnels and skywalks around the Bowl that connect more than 20 buildings? So it doesn't matter if it's cold outside; you can still walk around campus. Check out the video to see a tour of the entire route.

The Bowl

The Bowl is the oval-shaped field at the centre of the campus. This central landmark is surrounded by a majority of campus buildings and the skywalks. You can find events such as Welcome Week Beer Gardens or just take time between classes to soak up the sun and relax on the grass.

Student Central

• troubleshoot registration problems
• process late registrations, audit registrations and section changes
• help students navigate PAWS
• provide information on scholarships, bursaries and other financial information
• provide confirmation of enrolment for federal and provincial student loans
• provide assistance and information about crisis financial aid and financial appeals
• provide information about exams, transcripts and convocation
• help complete Canada Pension Plan forms
• provide information to third parties with appropriate authorization and assist with legal name changes

• Student Central

Memorial Union Building

Memorial Union Building is located between Place Riel and the PAC and houses several key campus locations.

Second Floor
☕ Louis' Loft, the campus coffee shop. Offers coffee, lunch, and tables for studying or socializing. Located on the second floor of Memorial Union. 

First Floor
🏳️‍🌈 Pride Centre, a friendly environment with a diverse group of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Offers peer support, education, books and magazine collection, social groups.
✊ Women's Centre, a safe, dynamic, comfortable, positive space to organize around feminism and activism. Offers a resource and information centre, outreach and events, and peer support and social space.

Basement
🍻 Louis' Pub is the campus location for beer, drinks, food, as well as evening concerts and events.

GSA Commons

The Graduate Students Association (GSA) Commons is a comfortable intellectual area for graduate students to study, relax and to socialize with their peers. The space is fitted with seating audio/visual equipment, refrigerator, and coffee machine.

• GSA Commons

USSU Safewalk

USSU provides group walk services from Place Riel to some of the most frequented areas around campus (including the Grad House) at 9pm, 10pm, and 11pm from Monday to Friday. The stops are:

• Lot-C Parking
• Stadium Parkade
• College Quarter
• Graduate House
• McEowen Park

The Safewalk program is not a reaction to crime (USask is one of the safest campuses in Canada) but a proactive way for students, staff, and faculty to prevent crime and feel safe.

• USSU Safewalk

💡 Want to explore the various social spaces on campus? Check out our HUB community page!

The PAC

The Physical Activity Complex, known as the PAC (pronounced like "pack") is the place on campus for all things fitness. Fnd fitness equipment, fitness classes, rock climbing, swimming, and rec leagues here.

The PAC membership is included in your student fees!

• The PAC

Campus Tours

Looking for other tour options including tours for younger students, community groups or individuals or families visiting USask for personal interest?

Food

There are several places to get convenient and healthy food on campus.

• Lower Place Riel has a food court (among other ammeneties) and microwaves to heat up your own food.
• The USSU Food Centre opperates out of Upper Place Riel and sells extremely cheap fruits and veggies on Tuesdays through Fridays from 10:30am to 3pm. They also offer emergency food hampers.
• Choices at St. Thomas More College (across from Place Riel) offers hot meals, fresh ready-made foods, sandwiches, and salads.
• Marquis Hall offers food stations and a rotational menu.
• The Arts Cafe offers plenty of fresh lunch options, convenient grab and go options, daily soups, and an artisan deli. There is also a Booster Juice in the same cafeteriea for those who want a smoothie insted.
• The Agriculture Café on the second floor of the Agriculture building offers pizza, lunch options, and coffee.
• House & Quarter is adjacent to the Grad House and offers the convenience of hot meals, fresh ready-made foods, sandwiches, and salads as well as grocery kitchen and pantry items.

If you're looking for coffee or snacks, you can find Tim Hortons in Geology, Lower Marquis Hall, Health Sciences, Education, and the Arts Tunnel. Louis' Pub and Louis' Loft are located in Memorial Union Building.

• Culinary Services

Health & Wellness

The Student Wellness Centre offers physical and mental health care to USask students and their dependents. Services include:

• Family physicians
• Nurse practitioners
• Registered nurses
• Community mental health nurses
• Psychiatrists
• Social workers and Counsellors
• Psychologists
• Obs-Gyn resident
• Dietitian
• Physiotherapists
• Chiropractor
• Massage therapist
• Peer health education

Services are free except for additional fees for physio, massage, and chiropractic services.

Book your appointment over the phone at 306-966-5768. Ensure you have your health card, student number, and availability ready.

• Student Wellness Centre

International Student and Study Abroad Centre

The International Student and Study Abroad Centre (ISSAC) is a central support unit and a campus partner for all students, staff, and faculty. Located in the tunnel between Place Riel and the Arts building, ISSAC offers many supports including:

• supporting students with transition into student life in Canada
• events and social activities
• advising services, including immigration advice
• workshops on topics such as employment in Canada and immigration

• ISSAC

Accessibility

All members of our campus community are encouraged to acknowledge diversity and create safe spaces on campus. Use USask's online map to find gender neutral washrooms, accessible entrances and parking and so much more.

If you would like to sign up for disability parking, you will first need to obtain a SaskAbilities placard. Visit the parking services website for more information about signing up for accessible parking.

The centre responsibile for facilitating accommodations is called Accessibility and Equity Services (AES). You may want to contact AES if you want access to assistive technology rooms, disability grant funding, and other accomodations in your studies. 

To register with AES, you will need to 1) get documentation, 2) register with AES in PAWS, and 3) complete an intake appointment with an AES advisor. Visit the AES website for more information about the process of registering with AES.

• AES
• Accesible Parking

Libraries and Research Support

There are six library locations:

The USask libraries should be your go-to resource for anything related to writing and research. The library offers many services, including:

• Bookable study rooms
• Research and writing workshops
• Writing help
• Research guides
• Books, articles, and interlibrary loan
• Research support in obtaining secondary data, research data management, publishing, dissertation repository, cartographic resources, and more

We also recommend that you find the librarian associated with your area of study. They can be your greatest ally in your research endeavours!

• Grad Student Library Support

Textbooks and Retail

The USask shop has three locations, two on-campus and one off-campus (but close by in Preston Crossing). Visit the USask shop for:

• Course materials and textbooks
• General interest books
• USask apparel
• Gifts
• Technology
• Art, medical, and lab supplies

• USask Shop