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Geography and Environmental Studies

University of Regina

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Deadlines

See the published deadlines below.

Other deadline details
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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March 15Fall early application, recommendedStanding annual entry · Every year
  • Domestic Fall applicants
  • recommended rather than final cutoff
  • March 15
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August 15Fall final application and documentsStanding annual entry · Every year
  • Domestic/international Fall applicants to this degree
  • programme selection exceptions remain separate
  • August 15
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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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April 15Spring/Summer final application and documentsStanding annual entry · Every year
  • Applicants to a Spring/Summer intake if offered
  • Nursing and bilingual BSW do not offer this intake
  • April 15
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December 15Winter final application and documentsStanding annual entry · Every year
  • Applicants to a Winter intake if the selected degree/route offers it
  • December 15
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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites
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
  5. Step 5Apply to the exact University of Regina degree/faculty route.
  6. Step 6Arrange official academic transcripts and provide the language evidence required for your applicant category.
Applicant pathways
arts: Application Information

Ontario high-school applicants to arts; only named programme exceptions apply

  • If you are currently completing your Grade 12 year you can apply as a high school student. Your application will be assessed for early conditional admission to your program of choice. This allows students who are still in grade 12 to be conditionally admitted using grade 11 and any grade 12 courses they have completed. Students who are granted early conditional admission are still required to meet the final admission requirements for their program/faculty at the time of graduation. Your application will be assessed based on the Early Conditional Admission Requirements listed below, and then after graduation, you will be required to meet the Final Admission Requirements listed below. If you have graduated from high school or completed secondary-level standing, and have not attended any post-secondary institutions, you are also considered a high school student. Your application will be assessed on he FInal Admission Requirement listed below. When applying during the final year of high school, students can provide an interim grade report and a schedule of current/planned courses via email, fax, or mail. This can be sent directly to the Enrolment Services office from the student or guidance counsellor. This interim/unofficial grade report is used for the early conditional admission calculation. Official high school final transcripts must be submitted following graduation and by all those applying who have completed high school. This official document is used for the final admission average calculation. Find information on how to order your official transcripts . Official transcripts must come to the University of Regina directly from the issuing institution (Ministry of Education, school board office, etc.) in your province or country (if other than Canada). 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, unless they are entering the Baccalaureate en education program, in which case they must meet the French language proficiency requirement. Find information on English language proficiency requirements here.
Regina exact arts Ontario final entry and application policy
arts: Final Admission Requirements

Ontario high-school applicants to arts; only named programme exceptions apply

  • English 12U (ENG4U) Two approved 12U or M Math, Science, or Social Science courses One additional approved 12U or M course Students intending to major in Economics will need one of Math of Data Management 12U (MDM4U), or Advanced Functions 12U (MHF4U). Applicants will be admitted as an Arts Qualifying student if they have an admission average between 60.00-69.99%, but have all of the required subjects.
Regina exact arts Ontario final entry and application policy
arts: Additional Information

Ontario high-school applicants to arts; only named programme exceptions apply

  • 70% average required
Regina exact arts Ontario final entry and application policy

Degree requirements

Grades and academic standing
Credits and degree requirements

Program facts

Academic minimum70% minimum
Co-opCo-op option

Optional Faculty of Arts BA co-op: three work terms, with an optional fourth. Entrance requirements include a 67.5% programme GPA, 45–84 credits, ENGL 100, one of ENGL 110, PHIL 100, SOST 110, RLST 245 or RLST 248, and at least two major courses. Faculty rules take priority.

University of Regina · undergraduate co-op entrance requirements table
University of Regina · undergraduate co-op entrance requirements tableCheck work experience options

Courses

Codes named in this exact current degree section, including required courses, alternative choices and prerequisite references. This is a scoped menu, not a timetable or a list every student takes.

  • GES 120Human Geography3 credits
  • GES 121Physical Geography3 credits

    Examines the physical processes shaping landscapes and the geographic patterns of climate, water, soils and vegetation.

    University of Regina Fall 2026 Course Catalogue · GES 121
  • GES 200Introduction to Environmental Studies3 credits

    Examines environmental issues from a geographic perspective, connecting physical processes with social, economic and technological factors.

    University of Regina Fall 2026 Course Catalogue · GES 200
  • ENGL 100Critical Reading and Writing I3 credits

    Develops critical reading and composition through literary and non-literary texts and connects reading strategies with writing.

    University of Regina Fall 2026 Course Catalogue · ENGL 100
  • INDG 100Introduction to Indigenous Studies3 credits
  • PHIL 150Critical Thinking3 credits
  • SOST 201Statistics and Software for the Social Sciences3 credits
  • GES 203Introduction to Geographic Information Systems3 credits
  • CHEM 100Introductory Chemistry3 credits

    Covers foundational chemistry for students who need the high-school-equivalent preparation for CHEM 104.

    University of Regina Fall 2026 Course Catalogue · CHEM 100
  • GES 207Basics of Map and Air Photo Interpretations3 credits
  • CLAS 150Introduction to Latin I3 credits
  • CLAS 260Greek Language and Literature I3 credits
  • RLST 184Introductory Sanskrit for Religious Studies3 credits
  • GES 499Honours Thesis - an AA-AC series6 credits
  • GES 100World Regional Geography3 credits
  • GES 303Geographical Information Systems and Science3 credits
  • GES 307Digital Cartography3 credits
  • GES 309Introduction to Remote Sensing in Geography3 credits
Elective choices
  • 48.0 16 elective courses
  • 42.0 14 elective courses
Study locations
Published academic-unit location
Faculty of Arts academic advising: Arts Student Services Office, Classroom Building, CL 411. 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

  • Community and Regional Planner
  • Environmental consultant
  • Geospatial technician

Career sectors

2
  • Hydrologist
  • Surveyor
Scope and qualifications

University-published career examples for Geography and Environmental Studies, 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

Arts, La Cité and Continuing Education

Published cost estimate

2026–27 · Fall 2026 · Per credit hour · CAD

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Tuition$279.50 / credit hour
Books and suppliesNot researched
Residence
Not estimated
Meal plan
Not estimated
Estimated subtotalNot available

Published tuition · Other charges extra

Housing and meals are outside this estimate.

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