Registration and Withdrawal

The easiest and most robust way to search for classes is through Visual Schedule Builder (VSB). If you have never used VSB, please read this manual (How to use VSB) to get started.

Alternatively, you can log into UR Self-Service and complete the following steps:

1. Click on Student Services
2. Click on Registration
3. Click on Search for Classes
4. Choose the Term
5. Search for courses by subject, and narrow down your search by course number, title, instructor, day or time
6. Click on Class Search
7. Click on the Course Reference Number (CRN) to find more information
   • Click on the Course Title
     • Availability in the class
     • Restrictions on the class
   • Click on View Catalog Entry
     • Course Description
     • Prerequisites
   • The course CRN will be needed to register in a class

You may also explore the Flexible Learning opportunities to discover a wide range of available online and live-streamed classes.

For information about the Class Schedule:

• Your Guide to Understanding the Class Schedule

Registration Dates

Spring/Summer 2024, Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Winter 2024 (508k)

For more information, refer to the Registration Time-Ticket section in the Undergraduate Calendar.

All graduate students will have a time-ticket that opens at 8 a.m. on the first day of registration.

Academic Schedule

For information on the Academic schedule go to: Academic Schedule

1. Log into UR Self-Service
2. Click on Registration at the main Student Services menu
3. Click on Check Your Registration Status
   You can view your Time Ticket, Holds, Academic Standing… and more!
   If you are ready to register and know your CRN’s, then…
4. Go back to the Registration menu and click on Add/Drop/Search for Classes
5. Select a Term
6. Scroll down to Add Class Worksheet
7. Enter your CRN’s in the boxes, starting from the left
8. Click on Submit Changes
9. Continue to register for classes until all of your selected courses appear in the Current Schedule section
10. Registration Waitlists

Once enrolment for a class has reached its capacity, the waitlist will be activated.

For more information on waitlists and waitlist registration instructions visit Registration Waitlists.

Registration Errors

If you receive an error when trying to register to a course, it could be for multiple reasons. Visit Registration Errors for information on what to do and the types of errors you may get.

1. Log into UR Self-Service
2. Click on Registration at the main Student Services menu
3. Click on Check Your Registration Status
   You can view your Time Ticket, Holds, Academic Standing… and more!
   If you are ready to register and know your CRN’s, then…
4. Go back to the Registration menu and click on Add/Drop/Search for Classes
5. Select a Term
6. Scroll down to Current Schedule
7. Click on the drop down arrow and choose the available option to drop/withdraw
8. Click on Submit Changes
9. Refund dates and withdrawal deadlines

1. Log into UR Self-Service
2. Scroll to the top and click on Student Services
3. Click on Registration
4. Click on Detailed Class Schedule
5. See also Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) (How to use VSB)

There are some class sections that require special approval for the faculty. These may include:

• Internships
• Practicums
• Work-Terms
• Challenge Examinations
• Supplemental Examinations
• High School (Dual Credit) Sections
• Off-campus courses where registration begins in June
• Certain Media, Art, and Performance courses
• CRNs with a Special Approval code

These types of courses are not available for viewing or registration in UR Self-Service.

You can view these courses by selecting Class Sections Requiring Staff Registration from the left-hand menu above under Course Schedules. Select a Term and then search for the specific class.

You can register in these courses by contacting your Academic Advising Office.