Sask Polytech, what were you like in the 90s? đź’ľ
So much has changed over the years but some things stay the same like our commitment to student success!
📸 From the Sask Polytech archives.
And that’s a wrap on our Convocation 2026 'What You Should Know' series! 🎓 Here is one final checklist for everything happening right after the ceremony. 
 
1. Stay for the entire ceremony to show support for all your peers. 
2. Follow volunteers out of the stage area through the clap line and celebrate!  
3. Take photos with your classmates and loved ones at our various media walls and photo booths. Share pics on social media with the hashtag #saskpolytechgrad! 
4. Drop by the @saskpolytechalumni booth, connect with the @saskpolytechindigenousstudents table, and visit the @saskpolytechcampusstore pop-up. 
5. Return your gown and V-stole before leaving the venue. 
6. Check your e-mail for your StageClip and a valuable post-convocation survey. 
7. Your credential will be directly mailed to you, so ensure your address is up-to-date in your mySaskPolytech. 
 
**Important update: The convocation registration deadline has officially passed. If you missed the window or have questions about what’s next, send us an e-mail at [email protected] as soon as you can. We’re here to help!
Sask Polytech grads – we can’t wait to cheer you on as you cross the stage! Remember to register by May 3 for the ceremonies in June. See you there!
Meet our final graduate spotlight from Prince Albert campus - DeAnna Bendig from the Practical Nursing program! 
 
What’s something you’re proud of? 
"Now that I’m almost finished my program, I am most proud of saying yes to opportunities. I made a conscious effort to get the most out of my time at Sask Polytech by attending events, volunteering, and building connections with people. I truly feel like I took full advantage of my time at Sask Polytech. I am also incredibly proud of myself for balancing school while being a mom to a four- and six-year-old. Managing both home and school life hasn’t always been easy, but it has been rewarding. Being able to show my girls the value of hard work, dedication, and pursuing personal goals means a great deal to me, and I hope I’ve been a strong role model for them." 
 
What’s next after graduation? 
“My next step is to graduate and begin my career as a nurse here in Prince Albert. My primary focus will be on building confidence and clinical competence as a new nurse, ensuring I can provide safe, compassionate, and effective care. Once I have gained valuable experience, I hope to work in northern communities where healthcare support is greatly needed. In the future, I am also interested in continuing my education and potentially pursuing Registered Nursing.” 
 
DeAnna, you inspire us all! Congratulations!
Carpentry instructor Michael Stang is good at building things. That includes relationships and opportunities—like the one he’s currently nurturing between his program and Crystal Bueckert, an alumna of the Architectural Technologies program.
Michael recently took his Carpentry applied certificate students to work on a community-based initiative led by Crystal. Her company, Prolog Developments, was selected by the City of Saskatoon to redevelop the old city bus barns in the Caswell Hill neighbourhood—a repurposing project that will breathe new life into industrial infrastructure previously slated for demolition.
Michael’s students are applying their carpentry skills framing interior walls for artist studios as part of the Caswell Bus Barns project.
Graduate Spotlight - Saskatoon Campus
Meet one of our outstanding graduates from the Food and Nutrition Management program:
What’s something you’re proud of?
“I’m most proud that I took a leap of faith to pursue further education—and that I stuck with it, even when things felt tough or the material didn’t always feel relevant. My time at Sask Polytech has taught me so much, and I’m excited to carry those lessons forward.”
What’s next after graduation?
“After finishing my program, I plan to return to my home community and continue building my small food business. In the future, I hope to open a Food Bank/Community Centre, inspired by my practicum experience at the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre.”
Marz, your journey is just getting started - we can't wait to see the positive impact you will make!
🎓 Class of 2026 is almost here—and we’d love to have you part of the moment.
Join your Sask Polytech alumni family as a convocation volunteer.
👉 To learn more and register, visit link in bio.
Saskatchewan Polytechnic has received $2 million from the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Students’ Association (SPSA) toward the new Joseph A. Remai Saskatoon Campus, marking one of the largest student-led infrastructure contributions in the institution’s history.
The infrastructure contribution supports the Time to Rise campaign and will help fund the design and construction of student-centred spaces that will help create a thriving campus community. It also contributes to the design and build of SPSA spaces within the new campus, reinforcing the association’s role in student engagement and leadership development. These spaces encourage student involvement, support student-led initiatives, and cultivate the confidence necessary to become leaders in industry and community.
@ur_spsa@saskpolytechalumni
Our second graduate spotlight: Bri Colenutt, a Computer Engineering Technology student from our Moose Jaw Campus.
We asked Bri, what are you proud of? "The program has a heavy workload. I am proud that I was able to manage this and make it through to the end."
What is next? "The Co-operative work terms have already helped me apply my skills in the work environment. Now I will begin seeking job opportunities where I can continue to apply my education."
Your future is so bright and we can't to see you shine! đź’« Way to go Bri!
Got a diploma or Red Seal?
You’re already halfway to a degree. Your credential puts you on the fast track with a Sask Polytech bachelor's degree. Qualified grads can complete a degree in as little as two years.
Start as early as this fall in Applied Management or Business Analytics and Decision Science.
What you should know before crossing the stage! 🎓       
  
1. Your student arrangers will line graduates up by program in preparation for the ceremony. 
2. Follow the volunteers' direction to line up row by row from your seats to walk to the side of the stage. 
3. Have your QR code (and coloured card, if applicable) ready to be scanned at the podium. 
4. When you hear your name, cross the stage to shake hands with Dr. Rosia, your dean, and your program head. Smile and celebrate! 
5. Return to your seat and wait for the final wrap-up to exit the venue together. 
6. If you forget what to do at any point, just follow the person in front of you! 
 
Don't sweat the small stuff. E-mail [email protected] with any questions.
