Tools you’ll need
Undergraduate Calendar
The Calendar contains a summary of degree course requirements, important dates, registration information, and university policies and regulations. The Calendar is available online at umanitoba.ca/calendar
Aurora Student
Aurora Student is the name of the online course registration system that also provides students with information about registration dates, book lists, timetables, and fees. Check it out at: aurora.umanitoba.ca
U1 START Book
Student admitted to University 1 will receive the U1 START Book in the mail as part of their admissions package. The START Book will help you with the course selection process and will list which courses you need to take in your first year to meet the admission requirements of your target faculty or school. Check it out at: umanitoba.ca/u1/startbook
Choose your courses using Aurora Student, the Online Undergraduate Calendar, and if you’re in University 1, the U1 START Book.
- Learn how to register.
Students accepted into University 1: You will be mailed a Start package with information on how to access an online tutorial. The tutorial will give you the information you need to choose your courses, create your timetable, and register for your courses. Please note that all new U1 students are required to complete the Start@U1 Online Tutorial prior to registration.
Students accepted directly into Engineering: You will receive a “Welcome to Engineering” letter in the mail directing you to the areas of their website (umanitoba.ca/engineering) where you will given more information on your registration process.
Students accepted directly into the Agriculture Diploma program: You will receive instructions in the mail with registration information, as well as inviting you to contact a Student Advisor who will help you prepare for your upcoming year, along with information on the Agriculture Diploma Orientation day and when classes begin.
Students accepted directly into the Marcel A. Desautels Faculty of Music: You will receive an information package in the mail, which will outline your registration. We will also be hosting an evening session in early July, which will assist you with this process and answer any questions about the music programs.
Students accepted directly into the Asper School of Business: You will receive notification about information sessions to attend in the summer. The information session will cover what courses to take in the first year, give instructions on how to use Aurora Student, and provide students with a campus tour.
Students accepted directly into the School of Fine Art: You will receive a letter which will guide you to the registration support documents available on their website including the “Course Requirement Worksheets” and registration guidelines available in the Current Student section of the School of Art website at: umanitoba.ca/schools/art
NEED TO KNOW: if you are missing high school prerequisites in Biology, Chemistry, Math, or Physics, you can take courses at the U of M to meet those requirements while you are working on your degree.
- Know what courses are available to you. If you are a University 1 student, choose classes based on your target faculty or school as outlined in your University 1 Start Book. Check it out at: umanitoba.ca/u1/startbook
Students in direct entry programs other than U1 will still have the option to include electives from a variety of faculties/schools offered through U1. Please review your program specific registration information for details. - Learn to read course numbers. All courses are identified by their course number and department name. Introductory level courses are indicated by course numbers in the 1000s. ENGL 1200 for example is an introductory level English course. Most second level (2000) courses require completion of the prerequisite introductory level (1000) course. Course numbers beginning with a zero, such as ENGL 0930 , are preparatory and may not be acceptable for credit in all faculties or schools.
- Review course descriptions & requirements. Course information is available through the Course Catalog in Aurora Student (aurora.umanitoba.ca) or the Undergraduate Calendar (umanitoba.ca/calendar)
- Make a list of the classes you want to take. Your course list should be based on your target faculty. Students in U1 can find more information on the courses they can take within the Start Book (umanitoba.ca/u1/startbook)
- Determine when courses are being offered using Aurora Student. You can do a course search using the Course Catalog (course descriptions) and Class Schedule (when courses are offered) on Aurora Student. If a course has a lab component, make note of the lab times as well.
Creating your own timetable. Using a timetable planning form and the information obtained through Aurora Student, create a schedule that meets your needs. Lecture sections are marked with an “A”, for example “PSYC 1200 A01”. Lab sections are marked with a “B”, for example, “CHEM 1300 B01”. Find timetable planning forms in the U1 Start Book or online.
NEED TO KNOW: Timetable planning forms are available for download at umanitoba.ca/student/u1/resources/64.htm
NEED TO KNOW: Classes held on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (M/W/F) are 50 minutes long and classes on Tuesday and Thursday (T/R) are 75 minutes long. Some courses are also offered in a 3 hour, once a week evening session.
