Registration Steps

Stay on track with your program requirements

As a student at the UM, 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 of 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.

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:

• Locate the 'Courses Catalog and Classes Card'.
• Choose your search option: Browse Course Catalog or Browse Classes.

Select a term and start your search

Basic search: If you already know the subject or course you're looking for, the basic search is the best place to start.

Advanced search: You can narrow your search by credit hours, course levels, and even by course number ranges to find exactly what you need.

To register for courses using a mobile device, locate the "Aurora Registration" card and select "Open Registration Dashboard." this will bring you to the Registration dashboard.

This dashboard will allow you to access registration the pages. The following three pages are most used during registration:

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

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.

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 

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!

Registration tips when using a mobile device

• Access panels: Select the "Panels" button (bottom left) to view class search, your schedule, or your registration summary.
• Switch top panels: Select the hamburger menu to choose a panel to view.
• Switch bottom panels: Select a panel from the bar under "Register for Classes."
• View course details:  a course title for more information in a pop-up window.
• Return to the dashboard: Click the UM Logo (top left) to go back to the Registration Dashboard Landing Page.
• Make sure to select the "Submit" button to finalize your registration. 

Accessing the Prepare for Registration page:

Finding courses in the Register for Classes page:

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 display 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 display features two tabs:

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

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

Tips to view your registration information on your mobile device 

• Switch top panels: Click the hamburger menu to choose a panel to view to see a list of courses you are registered in for the term.
• Switch bottom panels: Switch between schedule details and a visual view of your schedule."
• If your screen looks off, find the up and down arrows and click the dot in the center to reset your panels to their default layout.