Registration

Find out all you need to know about registering for your classes

UCalgary campuses will be closed Dec. 24, 2024 through Jan. 1, 2025.

Online fee payments and service requests made Dec. 20, 2024 to Jan. 2, 2025 won't be processed to student accounts until Jan. 6, 2025.

After the winter break, Enrolment Services and the undergraduate advising office will have reduced service offerings on Jan. 2, 2025. Advising will resume on Jan. 3.

First Year Students

Once you've accepted your offer of admission and paid the admission deposit, you'll be able to start planning and registering in courses. We recommend you review the first-year degree guide to help you in planning your courses.

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Continuing Students

If you've already completed your first year of studies in a degree program at the University of Calgary, you're considered a continuing student. Registration begins near the end of March, check your Student Centre for your enrolment start time.

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Transfer Students

If you've completed some studies at another post-secondary institution, but are new to the university, you're considered a transfer student. Course registration for transfer students begins in early April.

Open Studies

In open studies, you'll take regular university credit courses without being admitted to a program leading to a degree, diploma or certificate.

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Visiting and Exchange Students

We welcome applications from any of our exchange partner universities. Contact the exchange office at your home university to find out if we have a formal exchange partnership.

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Program Advising

Program advisors are knowledgeable and friendly resources you can consult with about program planning, course selection, and more. We strongly encourage you to meet with your faculty advisor before registration begins.

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New Student Registration Assistance

New student registration assistance can assist new students entering the university from high school with learning how to register in courses. You can call, email, or drop-in for assistance from April to August.

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Registration Issues

If you are encountering difficulties with your registration, check this list of current registration issues.

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Registration Exemptions

Sometimes unexpected circumstances can affect your registration. As a student, you have the ability to explain your situation by requesting a registration exemption.

Find out more about registration changes and exemptions

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Spring and summer course schedule launches Jan. 9

You'll be able to view courses and add them to your shopping cart on/after that date. Spring and summer course registration begins Feb. 25 for continuing students.

Learn more about registering for courses »

Confirmation of registration

Confirmation of registration letters are available to registered students. You can download your confirmation of registration letter through Student Centre (my.ucalgary.ca).

Learn how to access your letter »