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Deadlines

See the published deadlines below.

Other deadline details
Dates and conditionsApplication and document deadlinesStanding annual entry · Every year
  • Domestic Ontario high school applicants to the faculty linked from this programme
  • For information on how to submit official documents, visit our Approved Documents page Application deadlines: Early application deadline for fall term* - March 15 Fall term – August 15 Winter term – December 15 Spring/summer term – One week before the start of classes Final official transcript deadlines: Fall term deadline for early conditionally admitted students – August 1 Fall term – August 15 Winter term – January 1 Spring/summer term – May 1 Deadline for off-campus students** – last day to add courses without permission in all terms * The early application deadline is the recommended deadline to ensure the best course selection options, in addition to the deadline for entrance awards **Off-campus students are students taking courses through regional colleges or the First Nations University of Canada Prince Albert and Saskatoon campuses
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Dates and conditionsApplication and document deadlinesStanding annual entry · Every year
  • Domestic university or college transfer applicants to the faculty linked from this programme
  • For information on how to submit official documents, visit our Approved Documents page Application deadlines: Fall term – August 15 Winter term – December 15 Spring/summer term – One week before the start of classes Final official transcript deadlines: Fall term – August 15 Winter term – January 1 Spring/summer term – May 1 Final official transcript deadlines for those admitted conditionally: Fall term - September 30 Winter term - January 31 Spring/summer term - May 31 Petitioning student deadlines: Fall term – July 1 Winter term – November 1 Spring/summer term – March 1 Deadline for off-campus students* – last day to add courses without permission in all terms *Off-campus students are students taking courses through regional colleges or the First Nations University of Canada Prince Albert and Saskatoon campuses
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March 15Fall early application deadline for most programsRecurring annual · Every year
  • March 15
  • Recommended for course selection, scholarships, residence and parking
  • Program-specific deadlines can be earlier
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August 15Fall final application deadline for most programsRecurring annual · Every year
  • August 15
  • The application, fee and documents are due by this date unless the program has an earlier deadline
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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites

Check the university’s requirements for your province and applicant category.

  • Completed University of Regina Diploma in Creative Technologies and Design or Diploma in Computer Science; or one of the approved Saskatchewan Polytechnic diplomas below.
  • Saskatchewan Polytechnic Graphic Communications, Interactive Design and Technology, or Engineering Design and Drafting Technology diploma: minimum diploma GPA 60% and ENGL 100 or equivalent.
  • Graduates of similar Canadian diploma programmes may be considered individually; acceptance is case by case.
  • The BDes is a two-year post-diploma route: 60 block-transfer credits plus 60 University of Regina credits. Ordinary high-school faculty admission does not meet its required diploma condition.
Regina October 2026 edition of 2026/27 calendar: programme-specific and transfer admission tables, printed pages 20–27
Application steps
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
  2. Step 2Apply through U of R admissions
    • Create your application and select this program.
    U of R admissionsU of R admissions
  3. Step 3Official high-school transcript
    • Official transcripts must come directly from the issuing institution or government authority. SCBScN applicants apply through Saskatchewan Polytechnic and follow its document process.
    University of Regina admission documents and transcriptsUniversity of Regina admission documents and transcripts
  4. Step 4$100 undergraduate application fee
    • Published in the Fall 2026 domestic fee schedule. SCBScN applicants apply through Saskatchewan Polytechnic and follow its fee schedule.
    University of Regina Fall 2026 domestic undergraduate fee scheduleUniversity of Regina Fall 2026 domestic undergraduate fee schedule
Applicant pathways
Application and Document Deadlines

Domestic Ontario high school applicants to the faculty linked from this programme

  • For information on how to submit official documents, visit our Approved Documents page Application deadlines: Early application deadline for fall term* - March 15 Fall term – August 15 Winter term – December 15 Spring/summer term – One week before the start of classes Final official transcript deadlines: Fall term deadline for early conditionally admitted students – August 1 Fall term – August 15 Winter term – January 1 Spring/summer term – May 1 Deadline for off-campus students** – last day to add courses without permission in all terms * The early application deadline is the recommended deadline to ensure the best course selection options, in addition to the deadline for entrance awards **Off-campus students are students taking courses through regional colleges or the First Nations University of Canada Prince Albert and Saskatoon campuses
University of Regina faculty guide linked from the programme: Ontario applicants
Application Information

Domestic university or college transfer applicants to the faculty linked from this programme

  • If you have previously attended another recognized college, university, or technical institute, you are considered a college/university transfer student. Post-secondary transfer admission averages are calculated using the Admissions Grade Point Average (AGPA). The AGPA is calculated by combining recognized academic post-secondary courses and attempted U of R courses. Official college/university transcripts must be sent directly from the post-secondary institution(s) to Enrolment Services at the U of R. We accept mailed and e-mailed transcripts sent directly from the issuing institution(s). We also accept electronic transcripts delivered via vendors authorized by the sending institution such as Parchment, Digitary (MyCreds), National Student Clearinghouse, and others. Finally, we accept transcripts from online verification portals that have secure log in portals such as International Baccalaureate and Cambridge Exams. We will also accept official World Education Services (WES) International Credential Advantage Package ( ICAP ) assessments. When you are completing the request, you will choose "University of Regina" and "Office of Undergraduate Admissions" as the "Recipient", which can be sent either by mail or electronically. All documents that are supplied in support of applications for admission become the property of the University of Regina and will not be forwarded to another institution. English Language Proficiency The language of instruction at the University of Regina is English. All applicants to the University of Regina must therefore demonstrate an appropriate level of proficiency in the English language. Find information on English language proficiency requirements here.
University of Regina faculty transfer guide linked from the programme
Application and Document Deadlines

Domestic university or college transfer applicants to the faculty linked from this programme

  • For information on how to submit official documents, visit our Approved Documents page Application deadlines: Fall term – August 15 Winter term – December 15 Spring/summer term – One week before the start of classes Final official transcript deadlines: Fall term – August 15 Winter term – January 1 Spring/summer term – May 1 Final official transcript deadlines for those admitted conditionally: Fall term - September 30 Winter term - January 31 Spring/summer term - May 31 Petitioning student deadlines: Fall term – July 1 Winter term – November 1 Spring/summer term – March 1 Deadline for off-campus students* – last day to add courses without permission in all terms *Off-campus students are students taking courses through regional colleges or the First Nations University of Canada Prince Albert and Saskatoon campuses
University of Regina faculty transfer guide linked from the programme
Required post-diploma Design entry

Applicants who have completed the named eligible diploma; this is not direct entry from high school.

  • Completed University of Regina Diploma in Creative Technologies and Design or Diploma in Computer Science; or one of the approved Saskatchewan Polytechnic diplomas below.
  • Saskatchewan Polytechnic Graphic Communications, Interactive Design and Technology, or Engineering Design and Drafting Technology diploma: minimum diploma GPA 60% and ENGL 100 or equivalent.
  • Graduates of similar Canadian diploma programmes may be considered individually; acceptance is case by case.
  • The BDes is a two-year post-diploma route: 60 block-transfer credits plus 60 University of Regina credits. Ordinary high-school faculty admission does not meet its required diploma condition.
Regina October 2026 edition of 2026/27 calendar: programme-specific and transfer admission tables, printed pages 20–27
Mature category and published faculty limits

Applicants over 21 who do not meet secondary-school admission requirements

  • The public definition requires fewer than 15 to 24 university credit hours depending on the faculty. The exact faculty threshold is separate and has not been certified here. A personal statement normally explains achievements, life experience, goals and motivation.
  • The published mature-entry faculty/programme list is Arts, Education, Kinesiology and Health Studies, La Cite, Media Art and Performance, Social Work, Centre for Continuing Education, and Science through its Science Qualifying Program. Business and Engineering are not on that finite list. This does not grant direct entry to every named degree in a listed faculty; consult the faculty’s specific category and programme conditions.
regina mature · official applicant policy

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements

Program facts

Published thresholdMinimum 60% diploma GPA and ENGL 100 or equivalent

Applicants from Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Graphic Communications, Interactive Design and Technology, or Engineering Design and Drafting Technology diploma.

University of Regina 2026–2027 undergraduate calendar · programme-specific entry tablesCurrent exact programme entry requirements

Courses

Course examples named on this program page, with exact codes and credits resolved against the current Fall 2026 undergraduate course catalogue. These are examples, not a complete calendar or required-course list.

  • CTCH 204Introduction to Creative Coding3 credits

    This course introduces core creative coding methods and strategies for computational art.

  • CTCH 213Brand Strategy, Advertising and Design3 credits

    This course explores design practices for branding and advertising as they are developed in a professional environment. Through experiential learning process, lectures, case studies, and studio projects, students will gain practical and theoretical knowledge to create and understand the visual language underpinning brand identities and advertising campaigns.

  • CTCH 215Visual Identity Design3 credits

    In this course you will design visual communication for businesses and non-profit organizations. Through a combination of projects, you will design and publish documents for internal and external publics, connecting with your audience through print and web media products.

  • CTCH 2163D Animation3 credits

    An online real-time interactive software intensive course that addresses digital art, design, DE animation [TS5] and modeling

  • CTCH 306Digital Storytelling and Interactive Media3 credits

    This course explores the social, political, cultural, economic, and intersectionality of interactive media and digital storytelling. We will engage with audio (audio walking tours, music recording, podcasting, radio programming) and online interactive and immersive storytelling (web-projects, gaming, apps).

  • CTCH 312Introduction to Computer Game and VR Design3 credits

    This course introduces computer game design using Unity and other industry standard software, through concept, pre-production, production and post-production; includes storyboarding and distribution. For game design, and virtual reality composition towards experimental art applications.

  • CTCH 3143D Animation Design: Story, Character & Motion6 credits

    Advanced studies in 3D modelling/animation for Industry and Entertainment. Studies will include opportunities to learn character modelling, rigging and animation. Applications for motion graphics and visual effects (VFX). Professional 3D portfolio for media and industry are covered.

  • CTCH 301Play3 credits

    Play is a core, hands-on studio course which critically investigates participation, interaction, and play within new media art practice. Students will build projects in the areas of interactive installation or performance, data translation, and interactive games.

  • CTCH 313Augmented Reality3 credits

    Students will engage with AR artworks and examine how artists and activists are creating AR art to further social change. Reading scholarly works on AR art as strategies for social justice, students will explore issues related to participatory place-based art/media and learn AR technologies during labs/workshops.

  • CTCH 302Augmentation3 credits

    Augmentation explores "wearables" technologies and techniques in art practice. Students will create wearable projects and learn about critical concepts, and global and emerging practices which address technological augmentation of the body in art and design.

Study locations
Published academic-unit location
Media, Art and Performance academic advising: Student Program Center, Riddell Centre, RC 267. This is an academic contact office, not a course room or clinical-placement assignment.University of Regina registrar: faculty-specific academic advising offices

Careers

Career examples

  • Designer
  • Creative Technologist
  • Mobile App Developer
Scope and qualifications

University-published career examples for Design, including its published routes; some require further training or registration. These are examples, not ranked graduate outcomes.

Career examples published for this programme area, not measured graduate outcomes for this exact route.

Costs

Design · Media, Art, and Performance registration

Published tuition

2026–27 · Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 · Per credit hour · CAD

Canadian and permanent residents example · Choose your category

Tuition only$296.25

University of Regina registration. The selected faculty determines the applicable row.

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