Starting with the fall 2007 semester, Briercrest students will be accepted into the College of Arts and Science at the U of S under a new admission process where the College of Arts and Science will recognize at least 50 per cent of their eligible Briercrest credit units.

"Accessibility to post-secondary education is of fundamental importance to the future success of this province," says Jo-Anne Dillon, Dean of the University of Saskatchewan's College of Arts and Science. "This agreement allows us to affirm our commitment to a quality Arts and Science education at the University of Saskatchewan while recognizing the educational investment and hard work of Briercrest College students. It is my hope the flexibility shown by this agreement will be found in all our future partnerships."

The agreement provides students with a well-defined path when moving from study at Briercrest College to Arts and Science study at the University of Saskatchewan. Further, the agreement assures Briercrest students of a streamlined transfer process, eliminating the need for transcript evaluations on a case-by-case basis.

Briercrest Academic Dean Wes Olmstead expects the agreement will have positive implications for both institutions. "This agreement," notes Olmstead, "is designed to serve students. We hope that is a small step towards fostering a culture of transfer that will increasingly characterize our educational partnerships in this province."

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For additional information, contact:

Penny McKinlay, Communications Specialist
College of Arts and Science
University of Saskatchewan
Telephone (306) 966-1982

Mike Tisdall, Director of Communications
Briercrest College and Seminary
Telephone (306) 756-3375