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 for Winter 2021 will open Friday, Nov. 6. 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.
❗️ Important notice regarding COVID-19: please read before registering❗️
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 Winter 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 |
| Bachelor of Applied Business Administration |
| 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) |
| Community Economic Development |
| Data Analytics |
| Information and Records Management |
| Land Analyst |
| 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 Winter 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 |
| Architectural Technologies |
| Automotive Service Technician |
| Bachelor of Hospitality Tourism Management |
| Bachelor of Business Administration (year 1 students) |
| Bachelor of Science Construction Project Management |
| Bachelor of Applied Technology Petroleum Engineering (new students) |
| Broadcast Systems Technology (year 2 students) |
| Business Administration - Automotive Management |
| Business Administration (year 1 students) |
| Chemical Engineering Technology (new students) |
| Chemical Laboratory Technology (new students) |
| Civil Engineering Technology |
| Electronics Engineering Technology (new students) |
| Energy Asset Management (new students) |
| Engineering Design and Drafting Technology |
| Film and Video Production |
| Geomatics Engineering Technology |
| Graphic Communications and Print Technologies |
| Health Information Management |
| Hospitality Management |
| Information Technology |
| Integrated Water Management (new students) |
| Journalism |
| Legal Assistant |
| Library Information Technology |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology |
| Medical Office Assistant and Unit Clerk |
| New Media Production & Design |
| Petroleum Engineering Technology |
| Power and Process Operations |
| Power Engineering Technology |
| Radio Television Broadcast News |
| Travel and Tourism |
| Water and Wastewater Treat Operations (new students) |
| Welding Engineering Technology |
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.
| All pre-employment programs |
| Accounting Oil and Gas Production |
| Advanced Care Paramedic |
| Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Technology |
| Aircraft Structures Technician |
| Avionics Technology |
| Bachelor of Applied Technology Geographic Information Systems |
| Bachelor of Applied Technology Petroleum Engineering (new students) |
| Baking and Pastry Arts |
| Butchery and Charcuterie Management |
| Chemical Engineering Technology (continuing students) |
| Chemical Laboratory Technology (continuing students) |
| Culinary Entrepreneurship |
| Cyber Security Control Systems |
| Database Administrator |
| Dental Assisting |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography |
| Diesel Equipment Technician |
| Electrical Engineering Technology |
| Electronics Engineering Technology (continuing students) |
| Energy Asset Management (continuing students) |
| Environmental Technology |
| Information Security Analyst |
| Information Systems Security |
| Instrumentation Engineering Technology |
| Integrated Water Management (continuing students) |
| Machinist Technician |
| Medical Device Reprocessing Technician (full-time) |
| Medical Laboratory Assistant |
| Medical Laboratory Technology |
| Medical Radiologic Technology |
| Network Technician |
| Non-Destructive Testing Foundations |
| Nuclear Medicine Technology |
| Nutrition for Healthy Lifestyles |
| Object-Oriented Software Development |
| Office Professional |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Assisting |
| Optician |
| Pharmacy Assistant |
| Primary Care Paramedic |
| Professional Cooking (year 1 and year 2 students) |
| Railway Conductor |
| Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant |
| Respiratory Therapy |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Operations (continuing students) |
| Web Developer |
| 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. |
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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:
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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 Winter 2021 program delivery to confirm if your classes will be online or blended. |
Checking your schedule
Your schedule for Winter 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 types mean?
- Online Synchronous — Your instructor will deliver scheduled lectures at the times listed.
- Online Asynchronous — You can log in at any time. Your instructors may assign deadlines to specific tasks or projects.
- Online Remote Access — You'll need to log in to a specific room at a specific time. Note: these classes will still be online. You will not physically attend class on campus.
- Class — You’ll attend face-to-face class on campus. Check the building and room for your on-campus class location.
Please note: 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.
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.
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.