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.
Registration usually opens six to eight weeks before each semester and is currently open for Fall 2021. 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 in a course after the tuition payment deadline, your tuition will be due immediately.
When you register
To register, you’ll choose a block of courses or individual courses as applicable to your program through mySAIT.
The courses you can choose are based on your progress within your program. This means any previous course withdrawals could result in registration errors. You may also run into issues if courses are full. Please speak with your program advisor or academic chair if you have any questions about space or progression in your program.
You may encounter one or more errors when you try to choose your courses or block. If you receive one of the following errors or any other registration error and you’re unable to resolve it, speak with your program advisor or academic chair.
| 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 Summer or Fall 2021 term and continue
- Type the course code in the Course field and search
- 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 |
| Administrative Information Management (continuing students) |
| Bachelor of Applied Business Administration |
| Bachelor of Applied Business Administration (part-time) |
| Bachelor of Applied Technology Geographic Information Systems (part-time) |
| Bachelor of Applied Technology Petroleum Engineering (continuing students) |
| Bachelor of Business Administration (year 2 and up) |
| Business Administration (part-time) |
| Business Administration (full-time returning and continuing) |
| Business and Entrepreneurship |
| Community Economic Development |
| Data Analytics (part-time) |
| Information and Records Management |
| Land Analyst |
| Legal Assistant (continuing students) |
| Library Information Technology (part-time) |
| Management and Leadership |
| Marketing |
| Medical Device Reprocessing Technician (part-time) |
| Open Studies |
| Petroleum Land Administration |
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 Summer or Fall 2021 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.
| Administrative Information Management (new students) |
| Architectural Technologies |
| Bachelor of Science Construction Project Management |
| Bachelor of Applied Technology Petroleum Engineering (continuing students) |
| Bachelor of Business Administration (year 1 students) |
| Business Administration (year 1 students) |
| Civil Engineering Technology |
| Dental Assisting |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography (new students) |
| Engineering Design and Drafting Technology |
| Graphic Communications and Print Technologies |
| Health Information Management |
| Healthcare Leadership |
| Information Technology |
| Journalism |
| Legal Assistant (new students) |
| Library Information Technology (full-time) |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology (continuing students) |
| Medical Office Assistant and Unit Clerk (full-time) |
| Medical Radiologic Technology (new students) |
| New Media Production and Design |
| Office Professional |
| Power and Process Operations |
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.
| Accounting Oil and Gas Production |
| Advanced Care Paramedic |
| Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Technology |
| Aircraft Structures Technician |
| Automotive Service Technology |
| Avionics Technology |
| Bachelor of Applied Technology Geographic Information Systems (full-time) |
| Bachelor of Applied Technology Petroleum Engineering (new students) |
| Bachelor of Hospitality Tourism Management |
| Baking and Pastry Arts |
| Business Administration Automotive Management |
| Business Intelligence Data Analysis and Reporting |
| Butchery and Charcuterie Management |
| Chemical Engineering Technology |
| Chemical Laboratory Technology |
| Culinary Arts |
| Culinary Entrepreneurship |
| Cyber Security Control Systems |
| Data Analytics (full-time) |
| Database Administrator |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography (continuing students) |
| Diesel Equipment Technician |
| Electrical Engineering Technology |
| Electronics Engineering Technology |
| Energy Asset Management |
| Environmental Technology |
| Film and Video Production |
| Geomatics Engineering Technology |
| Hospitality Management |
| Hospitality and Tourism Management |
| Information Security Analyst (both full-time and part-time) |
| Information Systems Security |
| Instrumentation Engineering Technology |
| Integrated Water Management |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology (new students) |
| Machinist Technician |
| Medical Device Reprocessing Technician (both full-time and part-time) |
| Medical Laboratory Assistant (full-time) |
| Medical Laboratory Technology |
| Medical Radiologic Technology (continuing students) |
| Network Systems Specialist |
| Non-Destructive Testing Foundations (both full-time and part-time) |
| Nuclear Medicine Technology |
| Nutrition for Healthy Lifestyles |
| Object-Oriented Software Development |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Assisting |
| Optician |
| Petroleum Engineering Technology |
| Pharmacy Assistant |
| Power Engineering Technology |
| Pre-employment Cabinetmaker |
| Pre-employment Carpenter |
| Pre-employment Electrician |
| Pre-employment Industrial Mechanic |
| Pre-employment Pipetrades |
| Pre-employment Refrigeration and Air Conditioning |
| Primary Care Paramedic |
| Professional Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems |
| Radio, Television and Broadcast News |
| Railway Conductor |
| Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant |
| Respiratory Therapy |
| Technology Infrastructure Analyst |
| Travel and Tourism |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Operations |
| Web Developer |
| Welding Engineering Technology |
| Welding Technician |
Registration FAQ
| 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:
|
|
You’re unable to drop a course in any of the following situations:
Please speak with your program advisor or academic chair for more information. |
| This is assigned to courses for internal reporting purposes. Make sure to review the Fall 2021 program delivery to confirm if your classes will be online or blended. |
Checking your schedule
Your schedule for Summer/Fall 2021 — 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.
Making sense of your schedule
Overlapping courses
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.
What do the different course meet types mean?
| Course delivery/meet type | What it means |
|---|---|
|
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. |
|
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. |
| Online/Face to Face (OF) |
Courses are scheduled for in-person delivery. We will deliver these courses in-person in alignment with the Government of Alberta's staged reopening plan. If COVID-19 restrictions were to increase, we would follow government guidelines and move these courses online. |
| Class courses (CLAS) |
Courses (labs usually) are scheduled at a specific time and are delivered on campus in the room(s) listed. |
Download a visual guide to course meet types
Check your schedule regularly as it is subject to change.
Confirmation of Enrolment
Some financial institutions may require a letter confirming your enrolment to release RESP funds. This can be requested from the Office of the Registrar after your registration is complete.
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 cancelled. Learn more about payment options.
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.
*Note:the drop/switch deadline has been extended to Friday, Sept. 24 for all credit courses that started in August or September. Switching is moving from one class offering to a different offering of the same clsss. This change is due to the state of publich health emergency in the province of Alberta.
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.
Droping individual courses during add/drop will result in a different refund than cancelling your entire program. See Tuition and Fees 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.
Contact
Please contact your program advisor if you have any problems choosing your courses.