Registration and Schedule
All SAIT students must register to secure their courses. If you’re a continuing student, self-registration may be a new process.
When to Register
Registration opens approximately eight weeks before each semester. Choose the tab for your upcoming term to find when registration begins for your program.
Registration opens in March for Spring (May and June). Find the date you can choose your courses for Spring 2023 below.
Registration opens Wednesday, March 1 for the following programs.
- Academic Upgrading (on-campus and online synchronous delivery)
- English Language Foundations
Registration opens Tuesday, March 14 for the following programs.
- Advanced Care Paramedic
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Technology
- Aircraft Structures Technician
- Avionics Technology
- Ophthalmic and Optometric Assisting
- Primary Care Paramedic
- Professional Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems
- Respiratory Therapy
Registration opens Wednesday, March 15 for the following programs.
- Academic Upgrading (online asynchronous delivery)
- All other programs
Registration opens in May for Summer (July and August) and will open May 24 for Summer 2023.
Registration opens in June for Fall (September-December) and will open June 28 for Fall 2023.
Registration opens in November for Winter (January-April) and is currently open for Winter 2023.
All students will receive an email from SAIT when registration opens.
Register before your tuition payment deadline and register early to secure a seat in your required courses. If you register for a course after the tuition payment deadline, your tuition will be due immediately.
If you're an accepted student
When registration opens, You’ll be eligible to choose your courses after satisfying the following requirements.
- You’ve been admitted to your program.
- You've paid your non-refundable tuition deposit.
Remember to choose your courses before your tuition deadline or your seat may be rescinded.
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Your seat may be offered to another student.
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Your non-refundable tuition deposit will not be returned – review refunds to learn more.
If you're a continuing or returning student
If you've taken a reduced course load you may need to work with your advisor to create a program plan that meets your needs or get assistance with course registration.
When you register
To register, you’ll choose a block of courses or individual courses as applicable to your program through mySAIT. Remember to register early before courses and blocks fill up.
- Speak with your program advisor to discuss your options.
- Course/block registrations will fluctuate significantly between registration and courses beginning – you may still get a seat if classes fill before you register.
Common registration errors
You may be told pre-requisites prevent you from registering in one or more courses. This means you're missing a course from a previous semester required to take a current course.
You could be told you're not registered in the co-requisite course. This means there is a corresponding course you also need to add. Your program advisor or academic chair can help you find the correct course.
You'll get a link error if you register in a course that requires a corresponding lab. Speak with your program advisor or academic chair to discuss availability for required labs.
There are times when a course may be reserved for a specific program or major. If this happens, you'll be told your field of study prevents you from registering.
This means you've selected two courses scheduled at the same time and you need to adjust your choice.
This means the course section you selected is full. You'll need to adjust your choice.
How to register
The way you register depends on your individual program.
Open registration
Some programs will require you to choose all your courses individually.
Follow these steps for open registration:
- Log in to mySAIT
- Select the myStudent tab
- Choose Search and Register for Classes
- Click Register for Courses
- Choose the Spring 2023 term and continue
- Type the course code in the Course field and search
- Look for the correct course Section for your program — contact your program advisor if you're unsure which section to choose
- Click Add next to your preferred course offering
- You should see a green “Registered” next to your chosen course. Submit to save the changes.
| Academic Upgrading |
| Accounting |
| Bachelor of Applied Business Administration |
| Bachelor of Applied Technology Geographic Information Systems (online delivery) |
| Bachelor of Applied Technology Petroleum Engineering |
| Bachelor of Business Administration (semester 2 and up) |
| Business Administration (online delivery) |
| Business Administration (on-campus delivery semester 2 and up) |
| Business and Entrepreneurship |
| Community Economic Development |
| Data Analytics |
| Database Administrator |
| Information and Records Management |
| Information Technology Services* |
| Land Analyst |
| Library Information Technology (online delivery) |
| Management and Leadership |
| Marketing |
| Medical Device Reprocessing Technician (online delivery) |
| Medical Office Assistant and Unit Clerk (online delivery) |
| Open Studies |
| Petroleum Land Administration |
| Software Development* |
| Web Developer |
*New students must choose a block of required classes before selecting your individual courses. Review Next Steps to learn more about these mandatory online prep courses.
Block registration
Most programs will require you to choose a block of courses. There are two kinds of block registration, adjustable block registration and fixed block registration.
Follow these steps for block registration:
- Log in to mySAIT
- Select the myStudent tab
- Choose Search and Register for Classes
- Click Register for Courses
- Choose the Spring 2023 term and continue
- Select the Blocks tab
- Choose your preferred block and Submit
Adjustable block registration
If you’re in one of the following programs, you’ll register in an adjustable block. Changes to individual courses within the block can be made online during the semester’s add/drop period. Speak with your advisor or program admin to find the courses you can change within your block.
| Administrative Information Management |
| Bachelor of Science Construction Project Management |
| Business Administration (semester 1 students) |
| Civil Engineering Technology (semester 2 and up) |
| Health Information Management |
| Hospitality and Tourism Management |
| Information Technology |
| Information Security Analyst |
| Journalism |
| Legal Assistant |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology (semester 2 and up) |
| Medical Laboratory Assistant (semester 1 students) |
| Medical Office Assistant and Unit Clerk (on-campus delivery) |
| Medical Radiologic Technology (semester 3 students) |
Fixed block registration
Fixed block registration means you can switch between available blocks if there’s space. Your program advisor or academic chair will need to fill out a subject add/drop form for changes to individual courses.
If you're in one of the following programs, you'll register in a fixed block.
| Advanced Care Paramedic |
| Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Technology |
| Aircraft Structures Technician |
| Architectural Technologies |
| Automotive Service Technology |
| Avionics Technology |
| Bachelor of Applied Technology Geographic Information Systems (on-campus delivery) |
| Business Administration Automotive Management |
| Business Intelligence Data Analysis and Reporting |
| Butchery and Charcuterie Management |
| Civil Engineering Technology (semester 1 students) |
| Cyber Security Analyst |
| Cyber Security for Control Systems |
| Dental Assisting |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography |
| Diesel Equipment Technician |
| Electrical Engineering Technology |
| Film and Video Production |
| Information Systems Security |
| Machinist Technician |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology (semester 1 students) |
| Medical Laboratory Assistant (semester 2 students) |
| Medical Laboratory Technology |
| Medical Radiologic Technology (semester 2, semester 4 and up) |
| Network Systems Specialist |
| New Media Production and Design |
| Non-Destructive Testing Foundations |
| Nuclear Medicine Technology |
| Object-Oriented Software Development |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Assisting |
| Optician |
| Petroleum Engineering Technology |
| Pharmacy Assistant |
| Power Engineering Technology |
| Power and Process Operations |
| Pre-employment Auto Body |
| Pre-employment Automotive Service Technician |
| Pre-employment Cabinetmaker |
| Pre-employment Carpenter |
| Pre-employment Electrician |
| Pre-employment Industrial Mechanic |
| Pre-employment Mobile Crane |
| Pre-employment Pipetrades |
| Pre-employment Refrigeration and Air Conditioning |
| Primary Care Paramedic |
| Professional Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems |
| Respiratory Therapy |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Operations |
| Welding Technician |
Frequently asked questions
This will depend on your program. If you're in a fixed block, you can only switch to a different block of courses if there is one available pending space.
This will usually happen if you're trying to register for a course before registration opens. If this occurs after the registration begins, contact the Office of the Registrar.
Contact your program advisor or academic chair to discuss your options if your chosen course is full.
We recommend you speak with your program advisor or academic chair before dropping any courses. If your program is an open registration or adjustable block registration program, follow these steps:
- Log in to mySAIT
- Select the myStudent tab
- Choose search and Register for Classes
- Click Register for Courses
- Choose Drop from the action field next to the course you want to drop and submit to save the change.
You're unable to drop a course in any of the following situations:
- Your program doesn't allow you to make online changes
- You're only registered in one credit course
Please speak with your program advisor or academic chair for more information.
Making sense of your schedule
Your schedule for each semester including class dates and times will be available through mySAIT or Ellucian GO after you register.
Course dates and times are subject to change. Check your schedule again before your first day of classes.
Viewing your schedule through mySAIT:
- Log in to mySAIT
- Select the myStudent tab
- Choose search and Register for Classes
- Click Register for Courses
- Choose the term for the schedule you wish to view and continue
Your schedule will appear in a grid format showing your classes for each day of the week – click the schedule details tab to see the exact date and time for each of your classes.
You can also view your schedule for an individual week by following the steps below:
- Log in to mySAIT
- Select the myStudent tab.
- Choose Student Profile.
- Click Week at a Glance located on the left hand side of the page.
Your classes for the current week will appear on screen. You can also jump to the next week or enter a specific date to see your future schedule. Be sure to check your schedule regularly so you don’t miss any classes.
This happens when multiple courses occur at the same time during different weeks. You can clarify the exact date and time for each class in a particular course by reviewing the schedule details tab.
A visual representation of these course delivery meet types can be found here.
| Course delivery/meet type | What it means |
|---|---|
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Online Asynchronous |
Courses are online but are not scheduled at a specific time (like a distance education course, students work on their own time). Students should consult Brightspace D2L for specific course completion dates and deadlines. |
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Online Synchronous |
Courses (lectures usually) are fully online and scheduled at a specific time that the students are expected to attend. |
| Online Remote Access (OR) |
Courses are online and scheduled at a specific time and the students are required to attend and remotely log into the room listed. |
| Class courses (CLAS) |
Courses (labs usually) are scheduled at a specific time and are delivered on campus in the room(s) listed. |
Adding and dropping courses
The timeline to add and/or drop courses is based on your program and the number of weeks you're registered for a specific term. If your program term is less than 15 weeks or if you’re on practicum, you’ll have a shorter time period to add/drop courses.
To find the add/drop dates for the current academic year, see important dates.
Add/drop online
If your program is open registration or includes adjustable blocks, you will be able to add and drop courses through your mySAIT account. Follow these steps:
- Log in to mySAIT
- Select the myStudent tab
- Choose Search and Register for Classes
- Click Register for Courses
- Choose "Drop" from the action field next to the course you want to drop and submit to save the change.
If you can't add/drop online due to a course restriction, contact your program advisor or academic chair.
Dropping individual courses during add/drop will result in a different refund than canceling your entire program. See refunds to find the refund eligibility rules.
Program withdrawal
If you are withdrawing from your program, you'll need to complete a program withdrawal form. Meet with your program advisor or academic chair to complete this step. Failure to do so may result in unsuccessful grades assigned to your classes.
Confirmation of Enrolment
Some financial institutions may require a letter confirming your enrolment to release RESP funds. You can request a Confirmation of Enrolment through your mySAIT account after you're registered in your classes. Review student letters for instructions.
If your financial institution requires us to sign a form, upload the appropriate forms and submit a ticket through Freshdesk.
Check your tuition balance
Your tuition balance will be available through mySAIT after you register. Check your tuition payment deadline. If you don't pay your tuition before the deadline, your registration will be canceled. Learn more about payment options.
Canceled students must contact the Office of the Registrar to be placed back into their courses. A reinstatement fee of $80 will be added to their tuition when registration is restored. Review our list of transactional fees for details.