"This agreement allows Natural Resources grads, in effect, to parachute into one of two degree programs," said Arnold Boldt, dean of Technology, SIAST. "It means that students with a two-year SIAST diploma will have immediately marketable skills, while at the same time positioning themselves to build on their diplomas for further degree study."

Graham Scoles, acting dean of the College of Agriculture and Bioresources with the University of Saskatchewan said, "This transfer agreement is a clear signal that the University of Saskatchewan is serious about working more closely with other post-secondary institutions and improving transfer credit arrangements across a broad range of program areas."

Graduates from SIAST's Forest Ecosystem Technology, Integrated Resource Management, and Resource and Environmental Law diploma programs who meet the entry requirements will be able to complete one of the degree programs in as little as two years as a U of S student.

SIAST has negotiated credit transfer options, including entry into degree programs, with a number of universities and colleges across Canada. The University of Saskatchewan has secured, and continues to pursue, transfer articulation agreements with domestic and international post-secondary institutions, allowing for more options and flexibility for transfer students.

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For more information, contact:

Clayton Cunningham
SIAST Marketing and Communications
Phone: (306) 953-7065
Cell: (306) 961-3036
cunninghamc@siast.sk.ca

Dr. Dan Pennock, Associate Dean
College of Agriculture and Bioresources
University of Saskatchewan
Phone: (306) 966-6852
Dan.Pennock@usask.ca

Additional information about SIAST can be found at www.goSIAST.com.

Additional information about the University of Saskatchewan can be found at http://explore.usask.ca/admission/transfer/