REGINA - The University of Regina is reporting a record number of students for the first day of the winter 2024 term.
A record 16,200 students were registered, exceeding Winter 2023’s first day enrolment by 1,316 students. It also exceeds by 360 students the previous record of 15,840 students, set in the Winter 2021 term.
These are preliminary numbers — the university says the official enrolment statistics will be available after Feb. 5. But it is welcome news for university officials,
“As we enter our 50th year as an independent, degree-granting institution it is most gratifying to see our enrolment levels return to, and surpass, our pre-pandemic levels,” said University of Regina President and Vice-Chancellor Jeff Keshen in a statement.
“This remarkable achievement is a testament to the dedication of our faculty and staff who have helped make the U of R the institution of choice for students.”
According to the news release from the university, international studenta comprise more than a quarter of total students, and more than 18 per cent of domestic students have self-declared as Indigenous.
“The University’s reputation for providing a safe, welcoming space for all students to learn and grow is being reflected in the increasing diversity of our students,” said Keshen. “These students bring new ways of knowing, experiences and world views that provide an enriched learning environment for all.”
