LC sign-ups will begin on May 4th at noon
If you have questions, please send an email at aslc@usask.ca.
About FLEX
A learning community is a small group of first-year students who take classes together and share some common interests. Arts and Science learning communities are designed to ease the transition into university by providing our first-year students with extra opportunities to make friends, study and explore ideas together, and work together to develop the academic and personal skills to succeed.
Learning communities are what a university education is all about—students and faculty from many different backgrounds come together to explore big ideas and a wide range of perspectives on the world. Through this experience, students grow personally as they advance intellectually, and make lifelong friendships.
FLEX has three main goals:
- Building community: Learning communities allow first-year students to begin university surrounded by students who have the same interests and goals. Through learning communities, students build connections to people and places across campus that will help support them on their academic journey.
- Making connections and exploring careers: University is a great place to come and improve what you know, but who you know counts too. Learning communities will help introduce students to programs and colleges across campus that are related to their interests and connect them to professionals who turned similar interests into exciting careers.
- Enriching academics: University is a whole different ballgame than high school. Learning communities will connect peer mentors—our team of expert learners—to first-year students to help them build on and improve their academic skills to successfully navigate their way through the first year.
2026 Learning Communities
Not sure what you want to major in? Lucky you! You have a whole world of possibilities to explore, and this LC will help you start your journey. Joining this LC is an excellent way to become exposed to a variety of Arts and Science subjects in a short amount of time. The courses in this LC can be used towards any Arts and Science degree. This LC is a great choice if you are looking to explore your interests, sample popular first year classes, and meet degree requirements before you have decided on a degree path. Students interested in applying to the College of Nursing are encouraged to register for one of FLEX 10 or 11.
If you are interested in studying human behaviour, this LC is a perfect fit. Whether you are fascinated by the human brain, how societies work, or the role of culture, this LC will introduce you to concepts that can prepare you well for degrees in the social sciences. This LC is an excellent choice for students interested in pursuing unique and fulfilling careers in public policy, law, research, counselling, or human resources. The courses in this LC can be used for any Arts and Science degree. This LC is an excellent choice if you are looking to explore your interests, sample popular first year classes, and meet degree requirements before you have decided on a degree path.
If you are interested in studying human behaviour, this LC is a perfect fit. Whether you are fascinated by the human brain, how societies work, or the role of culture, this LC will introduce you to concepts that can prepare you well for degrees in the social sciences. This LC is an excellent choice for students interested in pursuing unique and fulfilling careers in public policy, law, research, counselling, or human resources. The courses in this LC can be used towards any degree in the College of Arts and Science but are particularly well suited for students interested in sampling courses in the liberal arts.
Did you know that FLEX offers Term 2 Learning Communities? Once you have selected your Term 1 FLEX LC, click on the Term 2 tab to view our winter term LC offerings.
If you are interested in studying human behaviour, this LC is a perfect fit. Whether you are fascinated by the human brain, how societies work, or the role of culture, this LC will introduce you to concepts that can prepare you well for degrees in the social sciences. This LC is an excellent choice for students interested in pursuing unique and fulfilling careers in public policy, law, research, counselling, or human resources. Although this LC is designed to support students interested in fields related to helping professions, enrollment in this LC does not guarantee admission to any degree program or college, nor will enrollment in this LC result in special consideration when applying to another program or college. The courses in this LC can be used towards any Arts and Science degree.
Do you object to working in a career outside of the legal system? Sustain that objection by joining like-minded students in the Law and Criminology LC. These courses are applicable for students interested in pursuing careers in law, criminology, and human services or for students interested more generally in the social sciences or humanities. Enrollment in this LC does not guarantee admission to any college, nor will enrollment in this LC result in special consideration when applying to another program or college. The courses in this LC can be used toward any Arts and Science degree.
The College of Arts and Science is the only one in a medical-doctoral university to offer a combined education in Fine Arts, Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences. Thus, students could explore multiple areas of interest before deciding upon, and while pursuing, a major. The College requirements introduced as part of the Arts and Science curriculum renewal allows students to acquire the foundational skills and competencies that can unlock for them the full array of learning opportunities in our college and best prepare them for engaged and productive lives. Courses in the Arts & Science College Requirement LC may be used* to satisfy one or more of the English Language Writing, Indigenous Learning, and/or Quantitative Reasoning requirements for any Arts and Science degree. This LC is an excellent choice if you are looking to explore your interests, sample popular first year classes, and meet degree requirements before you have decided on a degree path.
Please refer to the Course and Program Catalogue for more information.
LC-FLEX 07 –
Computer Science and Mathematics
Computer Science 141 – Math 163 - Math 110
Bachelor of Science Focused
In the age of advanced technology and scientific progress, many jobs require a sophisticated knowledge of computer science. This LC is a great choice for students interested in majoring in Computer Science, a traditional degree program providing the foundations for careers in software development, information technology, as well as graduate studies and research, but may also be of interest to students pursuing related disciplines, including Applied Computing, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or Physics. The courses in this LC can be used toward any Arts and Science degree.
Please note that CMPT 141 and MATH 110 have required pre-requisite courses. Students should refer to the Course Descriptions in the Course and Program Catalogue for more information about the requirements for CMPT 141 and MATH 110.
LC-FLEX 08 –
Environmental Sciences and Geology
Geology 121 – Geography 120 – Biology 121
Bachelor of Science Focused
In the age of advanced technology and scientific progress, many jobs require a sophisticated knowledge of computer science. This LC is a great choice for students interested in majoring in Computer Science, a traditional degree program providing the foundations for careers in software development, information technology, as well as graduate studies and research, but may also be of interest to students pursuing related disciplines, including Applied Computing, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or Physics. The courses in this LC can be used toward any Arts and Science degree.
This LC could be your first step towards a career as a Registered Nurse! This is one of two LCs designed for students interested in applying to the College of Nursing. These courses can also be used towards any Arts and Science Degree. This LC is designed to support students who wish to complete the pre-professional requirements for Nursing, but enrollment does not guarantee a position in the College of Nursing, or special consideration when applying. Students interested in health professions other than Nursing are encouraged to register for FLEX 12-18.
This LC could be your first step towards a career as a Registered Nurse! This is one of two LCs designed for students interested in applying to the College of Nursing. These courses can also be used towards any Arts and Science Degree. This LC is designed to support students who wish to complete the pre-professional requirements for Nursing, but enrollment does not guarantee a position in the College of Nursing, or special consideration when applying. Students interested in health professions other than Nursing are encouraged to register for FLEX 12-18.
LC-FLEX 11 – Biomedical and Life Sciences 1
Math 125 – Chemistry 112 – Biology 120
Biomedical Sciences
This Learning Community is one of eight designed for students interested in majoring in Biomedical and Life Sciences. This LC is an excellent fit for students interested in the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences degree, or students who wish to study, work, or conduct research in professional health fields such as Medicine, Dentistry, Optometry, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Nutrition, and Physical Therapy. Although this LC is designed to support students interested in fields related to Biomedical, Life Sciences and Health, enrollment in this LC does not guarantee admission to any degree program or college, nor will enrollment in this LC result in special consideration when applying to another program or college. The courses in this LC can be used towards any Arts and Science degree.
***MATH 125 satisfies the Quantitative Reasoning requirement for select Bachelor of Science degrees (i.e. those following the biomedical science common core). Students intending on completing a different major may be required to complete another MATH course. Please refer to the Course and Program Catalogue or consult an Academic Advisor for more information. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics has developed a Math Readiness Assessment designed to help students self-assess their readiness for university-level mathematics. Students are encouraged to review the recommended resources to ensure their readiness for first year mathematics courses.
LC-FLEX 12
– Biomedical and Life Sciences 2
Math 125 – Chemistry 112 – Physics 115 – Biology 120
Biomedical Sciences
This Learning Community is one of eight designed for students interested in majoring in Biomedical and Life Sciences. This LC is an excellent fit for students interested in the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences degree, or students who wish to study, work, or conduct research in professional health fields such as Medicine, Dentistry, Optometry, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Nutrition, and Physical Therapy. Although this LC is designed to support students interested in fields related to Biomedical, Life Sciences and Health, enrollment in this LC does not guarantee admission to any degree program or college, nor will enrollment in this LC result in special consideration when applying to another program or college. The courses in this LC can be used towards any Arts and Science degree.
***MATH 125 satisfies the Quantitative Reasoning requirement for select Bachelor of Science degrees (i.e. those following the biomedical science common core). Students intending on completing a different major may be required to complete another MATH course. Please refer to the Course and Program Catalogue or consult an Academic Advisor for more information. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics has developed a Math Readiness Assessment designed to help students self-assess their readiness for university-level mathematics. Students are encouraged to review the recommended resources to ensure their readiness for first year mathematics courses.
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LC-FLEX
13 – Biomedical and Life Sciences 3
Chemistry 112 – Physics 115 – Biology 120
Biomedical Sciences
This Learning Community is one of eight designed for students interested in majoring in Biomedical and Life Sciences. This LC is an excellent fit for students interested in the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences degree, or students who wish to study, work, or conduct research in professional health fields such as Medicine, Dentistry, Optometry, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Nutrition, and Physical Therapy. Although this LC is designed to support students interested in fields related to Biomedical, Life Sciences and Health, enrollment in this LC does not guarantee admission to any degree program or college, nor will enrollment in this LC result in special consideration when applying to another program or college. The courses in this LC can be used towards any Arts and Science degree.
Download schedule for FLEX13-A Download schedule for FLEX13-B Click here to sign-up
LC-FLEX 14 –
Biomedical and Life Sciences 4
Chemistry 112 – Biology 120 – Philosophy 140
Biomedical Sciences
This Learning Community is one of eight designed for students interested in majoring in Biomedical and Life Sciences. This LC is an excellent fit for students interested in the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences degree, or students who wish to study, work, or conduct research in professional health fields such as Medicine, Dentistry, Optometry, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Nutrition, and Physical Therapy. Although this LC is designed to support students interested in fields related to Biomedical, Life Sciences and Health, enrollment in this LC does not guarantee admission to any degree program or college, nor will enrollment in this LC result in special consideration when applying to another program or college. The courses in this LC can be used towards any Arts and Science degree.
Please note that courses in this LC have required pre-requisite courses. Students should refer to the Course Descriptions in the Course and Program Catalogue for more information about the requirements for PHYS 115.
LC-FLEX 15 –
Biomedical and Life Sciences 5
Chemistry 112 – Biology 120 -- English 114
Biomedical Sciences
This Learning Community is one of eight designed for students interested in majoring in Biomedical and Life Sciences. This LC is an excellent fit for students interested in the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences degree, or students who wish to study, work, or conduct research in professional health fields such as Medicine, Dentistry, Optometry, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Nutrition, and Physical Therapy. Although this LC is designed to support students interested in fields related to Biomedical, Life Sciences and Health, enrollment in this LC does not guarantee admission to any degree program or college, nor will enrollment in this LC result in special consideration when applying to another program or college. The courses in this LC can be used towards any Arts and Science degree.
LC-FLEX 16 –
Biomedical and Life Sciences 6
Chemistry 112 – Biology 120 -- Indigenous Studies 107
Biomedical Sciences
This Learning Community is one of eight designed for students interested in majoring in Biomedical and Life Sciences. This LC is an excellent fit for students interested in the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences degree, or students who wish to study, work, or conduct research in professional health fields such as Medicine, Dentistry, Optometry, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Nutrition, and Physical Therapy. Although this LC is designed to support students interested in fields related to Biomedical, Life Sciences and Health, enrollment in this LC does not guarantee admission to any degree program or college, nor will enrollment in this LC result in special consideration when applying to another program or college. The courses in this LC can be used towards any Arts and Science degree.
LC-FLEX 17
Health Studies
Chemistry 112 – Biology 120 – Health Studies 110 – Psychology 120
Biomedical Sciences
This Learning Community is one of eight designed for students interested in majoring in Biomedical and Life Sciences. This LC is an excellent fit for students interested in the Bachelor of Arts and Science degree in Health Studies, or students who wish to study, work, or conduct research in professional health fields such as Medicine, Dentistry, Optometry, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Nutrition, and Physical Therapy. Although this LC is designed to support students interested in fields related to Biomedical, Life Sciences and Health, enrollment in this LC does not guarantee admission to any degree program or college, nor will enrollment in this LC result in special consideration when applying to another program or college. The courses in this LC can be used towards any Arts and Science degree.
Frequently Asked Questions
All registration is done through the website. Click on the name of the learning community (LC) to expand it and you will see the Sign-Up button. Make sure to double check that you sign-up for the right LC.
You can drop learning community (LC) courses through PAWS after the registration window in June opens. If you do not take all the courses attached to an LC, you will not get the full benefit. Students who drop LC courses or the LC hour before the start of the term may be asked to withdraw from all their LC classes to make room for other students who wish to enroll in that LC.
You should pick the learning community (LC) that best complements your interest. If you’re still unsure, email us at aslc@usask.ca and we can discuss which LC might be best for you.
Yes. After you sign-up for an LC, you will be sent a confirmation e-mail within 30 minutes that contains further information about LC block registration.
Absolutely! You can add more classes to your schedule when the learning communities (LC) registration window opens for LC students in June. You need to ensure these courses fit within your LC schedule as you will need to register in your block first before adding anything else.
Learning community hours are tailored to each group (cohort) based on shared interests. Peer Mentors will help you build study skills, give tips and tricks on navigating your transition to university, and help foster connection between students.
No. The benefit of early registration is a bonus for signing up for a Learning Community. If you are not registered in the LC hour component of your Learning Community, you will be removed from courses you registered for before the first-year registration window opened in June.
No. Your Peer Mentors are experienced upper-year Arts and Science students. They facilitate your weekly learning community hours which focuses on developing both academic and social strategies to navigate your first-year in university.
No. Students are restricted to one learning community only.
Once you register for an LC the only way to switch to another LC is to contact the LC team at aslc@usask.ca. There is no guarantee that the LC you want to switch to will have space, so choose wisely!
We highly encourage students to sign-up for another learning community that might closely follow a similar schedule of their first choice LC. Otherwise, contact us at aslc@usask.ca and we can advise accordingly.
There are no extra fees for FLEX. It is just like registering for classes as a regular student. So, when you sign-up for a learning community (LC) you are responsible for the fees and tuition associated with the classes within that LC.
Contact Us
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Undergraduate Student Office (UGSO)
College of Arts and Science
ARTS 265, 9 Campus Drive
Saskatoon, SK
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