The University of Regina High School Accelerated Program is a great way to kick-start to university life.
Grade 11 and 12 students can take credit courses (one per semester) that will count towards a university degree program.
- Ease into university with a couple of classes
- Free up your schedule in your first year
- Challenge yourself with course material not offered at your high school
- Earn university credit
HSXL Web Page / Dual Credit Bursary Web Page: https://www.uregina.ca/cce/flexible-learning/hsxl/index.html
Important Dates to Remember:
- Thursday, September 7 Student "Fall" Orientation Zoom Meeting - 6:30 PM
- Monday, September 11 HSXL Semester 1 Courses Begin
- Wednesday, October 4 Guidance / Counsellor Lunch & Learn -12:00 PM
- Wednesday, October 4 Parent Information Zoom Meeting - 6:30 PM
- Friday, October 13 UR Open House
- Friday, October 13 - 20 50% Reduced Registration Fee
- Wednesday, January 17 Student "Winter" Orientation Zoom Meeting
- Thursday, February 1 HSXL Semester 2 Courses Begin
Dual credit classes offered in Fall 2023:
English 100 Critical Reading and Writing I, Remote*
This course develops students' proficiency in critical reading and writing through the study of a wide range of non-literary and literary texts, and the study of composition, with emphasis on connections between modes of reading and writing. This is a required course for most University of Regina degree programs. The high school dual credit equivalent for this course is English B30.
· Remote, Tuesday 7:00 PM – 9:45 PM
*This is a remote class, which means it will be delivered over Zoom.
Business 100 Introduction to Business, Hybrid (Remote or Face-to Face)*
This course will introduce students to the functional areas of business in a variety of organizations. This is one of the first courses toward a Bachelor of Business Administration, and can be used as an elective toward most other programs. The high school dual credit equivalent for this course is Entrepreneurship 30.
· Face-to-face, Wednesday 4:00 PM – 6:45 PM
· Remote, Wednesday 4:00 PM – 6:45 PM
*A hybrid delivered course is one class with two separate sections, which means students must choose to register in either the face-to-face or remote section of this course and stay in that same section for the entire year. The remote section is delivered over Zoom.
Cree 100 Introduction to Cree, Online*
Introduction to Cree explores basic oral expression, grammar, and practice with electronic learning materials. No prior knowledge of Cree is assumed. This course can be used as an elective toward most programs and will satisfy one of the Faculty of Arts required language courses. The high school dual credit equivalent for this course is Cree 30.
*Online classes are delivered asynchronously, which means there are no scheduled meeting times.
Unsure? Have questions? Come chat with us! We can help you with any questions you might have, including help completing the online application. Students will also be able to meet their advisors and our other friendly staff! Please use the Zoom link to join us.
The University of Regina High School Accelerated program is a great way to kick-start to university life.
Grade 11 and 12 students can take credit courses (one per semester) that will count towards a university degree program.
- Ease into university with a couple of classes
- Free up your schedule in your first year
- Challenge yourself with course material not offered at your high school
- Earn university credit
Dual credit classes offered in Winter 2024:
English 100 Critical Reading and Writing I, Remote & Online
Introduction to Indigenous Studies 100- Hybrid
French 100 - Online
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These courses have been developed specifically for High School Accelerated students:
ENGL 100 - Critical Reading and Writing I - (Dual Credit - English B30 Option).
This course will develop students' proficiency in critical reading and writing through the study of a wide range of non-literary and literary texts, and the study of composition, with emphasis on connections between modes of reading and writing.
ANTH 100 - Introduction to Anthropology - (Special Project Credit Option)
This course will introduce students to anthropological concept of culture, its uses in the explanation of human behavior and its impact on our understanding of human nature, language and society. The course will explore cultural diversity through the comparative perspective that makes anthropology unique within the humanities and social services.
ART 220 - Two-Dimensional Form - (Special Project Credit Option)
This course includes hands-on studio projects. Students will draw, paint, use print media, photography and inter-media processes to develop a working understanding of two-dimensional design principles.
** BUS 100 - Introduction to Business - (Special Project Credit Option)
This course will provide a broad introduction to business and management concepts, including areas such as: marketing, finance, accounting, entrepreneurship, operations management, human resources, strategy and organizational behavior.
** INDG 100 - Introduction to Indigenous Studies - (Dual Credit - Native Studies 30 Option)
This course will provide a cross-disciplinary study of Indigenous societies, cultures and knowledge and will explore the history and life of Indigenous people in Saskatchewan, Canada North America and around the world.
