Class Registration

Each program at the U of R has a program outline listing every course required to earn your specific degree, diploma, or certificate.

Program outlines can be found in Degree Audit or the Undergraduate Calendar (sorted by faculty). We recommend that you print or screenshot your program outline to use as a reference during course registration.

Your faculty or department may have additional resources such as course sequencing suggestions. Find this information on the faculty webpages or by contacting your Academic Advisor.

Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) is the software system that you use to find classes and plan your schedule. Note: VSB is not a registration tool.

Use VSB to search for your required classes (as per your program outline) - make sure you are searching within the correct academic terms. You can select, deselect, search again, or start over as many times as you like. You can also save your favourite potential schedules and review again later.

Capture digitally or in writing the Course Registration Numbers (CRNs) for the classes that you want to register in. CRNs are a 5-digit number sequence and are listed beside the shopping cart in VSB. You use these numbers to formally for courses in UR Self-Service.

Once you find the classes and schedule you want, formally register for them using UR Self-Service, using the CRNs (5-digit numbers) that you found in VSB.

1. Log into UR Self-Service.
2. Click on Student Menu.
3. Click on Add or Drop Classes, under Registration.
4. Select a Term.
5. Click on Enter CRNs.
6. Enter your CRN in the CRN field. Click Add Another CRN to add more than one.
7. Click on Add to Summary.
8. In the Summary tab, make sure the Action is set to "Register" for the class(es), then click Submit. The classes will then appear in your Summary and Schedule Details as Registered.

 You will need to repeat these steps for each term you are registering for classes in.

1. Log into UR Self-Service.
2. Click on Add or Drop Classes, under Registration. Your detailed class schedule can be seen in Schedule Details.

3. You can also quickly view what courses you have registered for in your Student Profile. Be sure to select the correct term.

Before withdrawing from a class, review refund and withdrawal deadlines.

1. Log into UR Self-Service.
2. Click on Student Menu.
3. Click on Add or Drop Classes, under Registration.
4. Select a Term.
5. Scroll down to Summary.
6. Click on the Action drop-down menu and select Drop Class, if available. If it is past the deadline for dropping the class, select Withdraw with a grade of W.
7. Click on Submit.

To view deadlines for when you can drop classes with full or partial refunds:

1. Log into UR Self-Service.
2. Click on Student Menu.
3. Click on Drop Deadline Dates, under the Registration menu.

Watch the below Student Success Centre Video for more information:

If an error message appears after you click on Submit, it means there are restrictions or conditions such as prerequisites on the class that prevent you from registering. If you meet the requirements for the class, but still see an error message, please contact your Academic Advising Office for assistance.

The explanation of the restriction is under the status column. Sometimes special permission can be obtained to override the restriction or error.

To obtain special permission:

1. Fill out the Registration Permit/Override form (PDF), which is also available at your Academic Advising Office.
2. Return the completed form to your Academic Advising Office.
3. Check Prepare to Register in UR Self-Service regularly to see if the permission has been granted.
4. If the permission is received, the Permit Override will appear in Prepare to Register and you may add the class yourself online.

Some examples of registration errors are:

The University of Regina is required to provide the Canada Revenue Agency with Social Insurance Numbers (SIN) on Form T2202 (Education and Textbook Amounts Certificate). A T2202 is produced for applicable students at the U of R registered in credit courses and can be used in filing your tax return.

Who Needs to Provide a SIN?

• Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents must provide their SIN to register for classes.
• Non-Residents are not required to provide a SIN to register.
• Temporary Residents: In some cases, may need to provide a SIN or an Individual Tax Number (ITN). The University will contact you if this applies to you.

How to Submit Your SIN (Choose One Option):

• During Application: Your SIN is collected as part of the application process.
• UR Self-Service: You can submit your SIN online. Log in and select Social Insurance Number Change Information, under the Personal Information menu.
• In-Person: Visit the Registrar's Office (AH 210, 2nd floor of the Administration and Humanities Building). Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and your SIN confirmation letter for verification.

Once your SIN is on file, you will not be asked to provide this information again.

Need a SIN? To apply for or replace a lost SIN, visit Service Canada.