The University of Saskatchewan has launched a new program aimed at getting more Indigenous students to successfully complete engineering degrees.
The engineering access program includes a number of components to help Indigenous students in their studies.
This includes pathways to engineering which allows students, who may not have the required pre-requisites for an engineering program, to upgrade.
This program is offered at the U of S and Northlands College.
Other components include programs to acclimatize Indigenous students with the College of Engineering and various financial supports.
The commitment to increase the number of Indigenous students in the College Engineering is part of the university’s updated strategic plan.
The engineering access program is also part of the college’s Indigenous peoples’ initiatives community.