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Registration Steps

Be sure to register on time so you can get the best course selection! The following steps will help you with the course registration process.

On this page:

Learn your program requirements  Choose your course

    Prepare for registration  Register for courses  Review your registration           

 Tips for Registration on Mobile Devices 

Learn your program requirements

Stay on track with your program requirements

As a student at the University of Manitoba, it’s your responsibility to understand the program and graduation requirements for your chosen field of study. To ensure a smooth registration experience, familiarize yourself with the courses and requirements specific to your program.

What courses do I need to take?

Course registration is more than just selecting classes from a list. You’ll need to be aware of program-specific requirements that go beyond coursework. Some courses must be taken in a certain sequence, while others may need to be completed together.

You can find the details of your academic program requirements in your faculty, school, or program section of the Academic Calendar.

Important: Stay updated on academic rules and requirements

Rules may change over time. Some students will follow the rules that were in place when they were admitted, while others may need to adapt to new ones. This can vary by faculty, school, or program, so make sure you stay informed.

For any questions about your program’s rules and requirements, contact your advising office.

Prioritize your planning

Take this opportunity to reflect on your career goals and plan your priorities as a student. Time management and thoughtful course scheduling will help set you up for success.

For guidance, visit the U1 First Year Centre and the Career Services Centre.

Choose your courses

Course Catalogue 

The Course Catalogue is a comprehensive list of approved courses available through the University. Please note that this is not a schedule of classes; rather, it includes potential courses that may be offered in a given term.

Class Schedule

The Class Schedule is a list of all classes being offered in an instructional period. It includes information about: day, time, and place different instructional components to the course (e.g., lecture, lab, seminar).

Access the course catalogue or the class schedule through your Aurora account:

  1. Locate the 'Courses Catalog and Classes Card' in your Aurora account.
  2. From the card, you can choose to Browse Course Catalog or Browse Classes.
  3. Select a term and start your search
  4. Basic search: If you already know the subject or course you're looking for, the basic search is the best place to start.
  5. Advanced search: You can narrow your search by credit hours, course levels, and even by course number ranges to find exactly what you need.

Prepare for registration

Use Aurora to confirm that you are able to register

  1. Locate the 'Registration' Card in your Aurora account and select 'Open Registration Dashboard'.
  2. From the registration landing page, select Prepare for Registration.
A screen shot of the prepare to register screen, highlighting your time ticket in blue and your student status in green.

Find Your Time Ticket 

In the "Registration Status" section, you’ll see the date and time when you can begin your registration, displayed in a blue box. It will be listed in MM/DD/YYYY format. 

Check for Holds 

Make sure you have no holds on your account, that you meet your faculty requirements, and that your student status permits registration.

A green check mark indicates you are eligible to register, while a red mark means there is an issue that needs to be addressed. If you see a red mark, you may need to resolve a hold or consult an academic advisor. 

Review Your Progress 

In the "Earned Hours" section, you can see a summary of completed courses and review your primary curriculum.

Navigate Easily 

If you need to go back, use the breadcrumb trail at the top of the page to return to the registration landing page.

Remember: If you see green, you’re all set to register!

Register for courses

Upcoming Registration Dates

  • Winter/Summer Term spanning course Registration Opens
  • Last date to drop Winter Term classes, Fall/Winter Term Part B, Winter/Summer term spanning distance and online classes without penalty
  • Last date to Register Winter Term classes and Winter/Summer term spanning distance and online classes

Use Aurora to Register in classes 

  1. Locate the 'Registration' Card in your Aurora account and select 'Open Registration Dashboard'.
  2. From the registration landing page, select Register for classes.
  3. Start your search using the basic search feature. If you know the specific subject or course you’re looking for, this is the place to begin.
  4. Once you find a course, click "Add" to include it in your registration summary. The course will appear as pending, indicating that registration is not yet complete.
  5. After adding your courses, click "Submit" to finalize your registration. The system will process your request and notify you of any errors. You’ll see your added courses in both your registration summary and class schedule view.
A screen shot of register for classes, with 3 panes, top pane, to look up classes, bottom right to see registration summary and bottom left to view your class schedule in a calendar format

Review your registration

Use Aurora to view your registration information 

  1. Locate the 'Registration' Card in your Aurora account and select 'Open Registration Dashboard'.
  2. From the registration landing page, select View Registration Information.

The top pane features two tabs:

Look Up a Schedule: View schedules for your current, future, or past terms by selecting a year from the dropdown menu.

Active Registration: See the courses you are currently registered in.
The bottom pane also includes two tabs:

The bottom pane features two tabs:

Schedule: This tab provides a visual representation of your schedule.

Schedule Details: Find detailed information about all your classes here. 

A screen shot of the view registration information, with 2 panes of view, top pane shows class schedule info and the bottom pane shows your schedule in a calendar view

Tips for Registration on Mobile Devices

Students can register using Aurora on a mobile device.  While the process is the same, there will be some differences in look and user experience. To learn how to register, please begin by consulting the previous sections, and return here for extra tips about registration on mobile devices. Click on the photos to see full images of pages you will see while registering.

To register for courses using a mobile device, begin by locating the "Aurora Registration" card and selecting "Open Registration Dashboard."

Most students will use three areas when registering on the go:

  • Prepare for Registration
  • Register for Classes
  • View Registration Information

 

 

Prepare for Registration

To view your time ticket and ensure that you are in good standing for registration, click on Prepare for Registration and enter the term, either by typing in the term you want, or selecting it from the top down.

If there are any issues, they will be highlighted in red.

Registration in New Aurora - Mobile

To register for classes, begin by selecting a term. From there, you will be brought to the last panel you had open.

Navigating Registration on Mobile

Click on the "Panels" button in the bottom left corner to bring up the panels that are usually at the top of your computer browser (Find Classes, Enter CRN, Schedule and Options) or the panels that are usually at the bottom of your computer browser (Schedule, Schedule Details, Summary). See image 2 below for help finding the "Panels" button.

To toggle between the top panels, click on the hamburger button to select the one you want to view.

To toggle between the bottom panels, select it in the bar under "Register for Classes

When searching for courses, if you want more details, you can click on the course title to bring up the course details pop-up.

If you need to return to the Registration Dashboard Landing Page, click on the UM Logo in the top left corner.

Just like in your computer browser, make sure to just the "Submit" button to finalize your registration (see image 5). You will be prompted to click it twice before your action is completed.

 

View Registration Information

To view your registration information, be begin by selecting the term you wish to view.

You can toggle between views the same way that you would to view your term schedule details in the Register for classes view.

If things begin to look off, look for the symbol pointing up and the symbol pointing down, and click the dot in the center. This will restore your panels to their default setting.