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How to register

We've made our registration process easier for you. You can now register for courses using our Ontario Tech Mobile app. All you need is your student number and network password. Take the time to familiarize yourself with how to register by watching our helpful how-to register video, or follow these registration steps:

How to register via MyOntarioTech

  • Step 1 - Locate your program map and determine what courses you need to register for

    If you are starting your program in Fall 2024, please refer to the 2024 Fall Start Program Maps option in the menu.

    If you are a retuning student and are unsure of which map you should follow, please contact your Academic Advisor for further assistance.

  • Step 2 - Check your registration status

    To check your registration status:

    1. Go to MyOntarioTech.
    2. Select Current students.
    3. In the Registration box, select Check your registration status. 
    4. If prompted, login using your network credentials. 
    5. On the Select a term page, use the drop down arrow to select Terms open for registration, select your term then click continue. 
    6. The Prepare for registration page confirms your student status, academic standing permit registration, any holds on your account and Earned hours. Earned hours are also listed in the top banner of your Student profile page under the Overall Hours. Your earned hours will determine when your registration window will open.
  • Step 3 - Plan your schedule

    You can plan your schedule using the new Plan ahead option:

    1. Go to MyOntarioTech.
    2. Select the Current students box.
    3. In the Registration box, select Plan ahead.
    4. If prompted, login using your network credentials.
    5. On the Select a term page, select a term using the drop down arrow in Terms open for planning and then select continue. 
    6. On the Select a plan page, select Create a new plan.
    7. For each schedule that you want to create, use the course listed on your program map, and search for available sections using the class schedule search:
      • Select the Subject from the provided list using the first 4 letters of the course code.
      • Enter the four-digit number into the Course number field, followed by the letter “U." 
      • Select the View sections button and then select the Add button to add the desired course sections to your mock schedule. You can create up to six mock schedules per semester. Be sure to add all linked labs and tutorials for each course using the View linked button, if applicable. 
      • Remember to double-check restrictions and prerequisite requirements before finalizing your mock schedule. This will avoid any scheduling conflicts when you attempt to register into your chosen courses.
    8. Once your registration window opens, you will be able to View and Add your saved plan to your schedule by clicking on the Plans tab. Please note: Creating a plan does not automatically register you in those courses. You must continue to Step 4 (below) to finalize your course registration. 
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  • Step 4 - Register for classes

    Once your registration window opens, read through the registration contract, and choose “I agree."

    Please note: By agreeing to this contract, you are also agreeing to the university’s procedures and protocols, including drop deadlines and consequences. 

    You can register for classes through MyOntarioTech:

    1. Go to MyOntarioTech.
    2. Select the Current students box.
    3. In the Registration box, select Add or drop courses online.
    4. If prompted, login using your network credentials.
    5. On the Select a term page, use the drop down arrow to select Terms open for registration, select your term then click continue. 

    If you created a Plan:

    1. Click on the Plans tab.
    2. For each course, click on the View Sections button in the Course Sections column.
    3.  Select a lecture (and tutorial and/or lab if necessary) by clicking the Add button in the Add column. This will add the course to your Summary panel.
    4. Click the Return to Plan button located in the top left of the page to select another course.
    5. Once all the courses are added to your Summary panel, click the Submit button located in the bottom right of the page. Successfully registered courses will appear as Registered in green highlight in the Status column.
    Check out our registration FAQs web page for common registration error messages, and potential solutions.
  • Step 5 - Confirm your schedule

    You’ve now successfully registered for your courses. We recommend that you:

    1. Double-check and print your course schedule.
    2. Check your account summary and make note of the fee deadlines.
    3. Review software requirements on our IT Services website for your faculty. 

    If you need to make changes to your schedule, you can do so through MyOntarioTech in the Add or drop courses online section:

    1. Go to MyOntarioTech.
    2. Select the Current students box.
    3. In the Registration box, select Add or drop courses online. 
    4. If prompted, login using your network credentials.
    5. Proceed with your preferred selection. 

    Note: If a course you’re dropping has associated labs and/or tutorials, they must all be dropped at the same time. 

    Find out what to do next.


How to register via Mobile App

  • Step 1: Determine what courses you need to register for

    If this is your first time registering for courses at Ontario Tech, you can locate your program map on our Course registration guide by selecting 2024 Fall Start Program Maps. If you are a returning student, you can follow your program map from the year you started in your program, or contact your Academic Advisor for assistance.

  • Step 2: Sign into our mobile app
    1. Open our Ontario Tech Mobile app. If you have not yet downloaded it, search for Ontario Tech Mobile in your device's app store.
    2. Login using your network credentials.
    3. Select the persona icon in the top right corner and select Student under the My Persona option.
  • Step 3: Register for your courses
    Option 1: CRN browsing
    1. Select the Courses icon from the landing page.
    2. Under Registration, select the term and add the corresponding CRN below the course catalog section.
    3. Once you add the CRN, select the Add To Cart option and the course name will populate at the top of the screen including any restrictions and/or prerequisites that the course may have.
    4. Review your selected courses, before submitting any changes.
    5. Click Submit Cart to register.

    Please note: If the course you searched for is incorrect, select the Empty Cart option to reset your cart without saving previous changes.

    Option 2: Catalog Browsing
    1. Select the Courses icon from the landing page.
    2. Under the Registration section, select the term and click on the Browse Catalog option.
    3. Browse the course by subject matter (i.e. PSYC: Psychology).
    4. Select the course of your choice and click on Class Details (first tab on the top of the page) for more information. 
    5. At the top right, select the Registration Details tab, and click on Add Class to Cart. Course prerequisites and/or restrictions will appear at the top of the screen.
    6. Click Submit Cart to register.
  • Step 4: Modify your schedule
    1. Select the Courses icon from the landing page. 
    2. Under the Classes section, click on My Classes to view the classes you registered for.
    3. Select the Drop Courses option.
    4. Check the box of the course you wish to drop, then click the red Submit button. 
    5. Select Return To My Classes to view your active, registered courses.
  • Step 5: Access your schedule
    1. Select the Courses icon. 
    2. Under the Classes section, click on My Classes to view the classes you have registered for. Please note: You can view the course details by selecting your registered course(s).
    3. If you wish to view your weekly schedule, select the Weekly Schedule located in the Classes section.