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Get prepared for course registration

Before registering for courses, review the information on this page to help you plan and prepare for a successful registration process. 

Activate your student account

Activate your student account

 Learn how to activate your student account.

Registration Start Dates

Registration Start Dates

 Find out when your registration window opens.

Registration Guide

Registration Guide

Faculty registration details, including first-year program maps.
How-to Videos

How-to Videos

Review short walkthrough tutorials of the registration process.

Registration FAQs

Registration FAQs

Find answers to the most comment registration questions.

Registration Errors

Registration Errors

Find solutions to common problems blocking registration.

Please note: If you are a new or re-admitted student, you must first register for your fall semester courses before registering for your winter courses.

Additional information for your next steps

  • Accessing MyOntarioTech and your student email

    Through a partnership with Google, our undergraduates, graduates, alumni, faculty and staff have access to accounts (firstname.lastname@ontariotechu.net) powered by G Suite for Education. 

    Once you have paid your non-refundable deposit, your Applicant Portal will become MyOntarioTech. Use your network ID and password (the credentials you use for Canvas and your student email account) to start exploring your MyOntarioTech account. Newly admitted students must change the default network password prior to accessing the university network, Canvas and student email accounts. To change your network password, visit the Information Technology Services webpage.

    Accessing your MyOntarioTech

    You can use this account to:

    • Apply for bursary/awards and view status updates.
    • Check your account summary and any outstanding balances.
    • Preview and register for courses.
    • Request transcripts and Verification of Enrolment letters.
    • Update your personal information, including your emergency contact.
    Accessing your student email

    To view your student email:

    • Go to MyOntarioTech
    • Select your student type: Undergraduate Students or Graduate Students.
    • Click on My information and select Email.
    • Log in to your student email using your student number as the username and password.

    All official communication from the Office of the Registrar will be sent to your student email account and posted in the Message Centre under Campus Alerts, Announcements and Important dates and information on MyOntarioTech. You are responsible for checking these channels regularly for information such as course registration, examination information and add/drop deadlines.

    Download the Ontario Tech mobile app to stay connected and informed. Access your course information, weekly schedules, grades, holds, records, canvas, student email and more!

  • Academic Calendar

    The Undergraduate Academic Calendar and Graduate Academic Calendar will provide you with information and guidelines pertaining to your studies. It is important to review the academic calendar to ensure that you are aware your academic schedule, degree requirements and to understand the universities academic regulations. 

  • Get ready to register

    Get prepared for your course registration by exploring the resources below:  

    Please note: Prior to registering, you will be prompted to agree to a Registration Contract. It is important that you fully understand this contract, as clicking 'I Agree' binds you to the deadlines, fees and regulations associated with your registration.

    Additional Graduate Studies information:

    1. Go to MyOntarioTech.
    2. Select your student type: Graduate Students.
    3. Under Enrolment you can access forms such as: 
      • Change in full-time or part-time status
      • Request for leave of absence
      • Change of program/and or supervisor. 
    4. If prompted, log in using your network credentials.
    5. Complete the selected option(s).

    For graduate course registration inquiries, please contact your Graduate Faculty Office or view the step-by-step registration guide.

  • Tuition fees and payment

    Important notes about your tuition and fees:

    To view your account summary:
    1. Go to MyOntarioTech.
    2. Select your student type: Undergraduate Students or Graduate Students.
    3. Click on My finances. Under the Payment and refunds box, select Account summary.
    4. If prompted, log in using your network credentials. 
    5. To view the fees for each semester, click the View by overview box and select View by term.
    6. Review your account details.

    Once you are registered, you will have full access to your student account information and what fees you owe. 

    To make a payment: 

    There are several ways to pay your fees! Explore the different payment options to find the one that works best for you. You are responsible for paying your semester fees in full by the payment deadlines. Failure to pay fees, or arrange an approved deferment, by stated fee payment deadlines could result in de-registration from courses, late fees and financial holds on your account. 

    Please Note: The university does not automatically issue invoices or receipts, but should you need one, they are available upon request by contacting the Office of the Registrar.

  • Your privacy
    Information supplied via the web registration system will be used for the purposes of registration, decisions on your academic status, academic advising and to provide you with information related to your studies at the university. It may be shared with your course instructors, the Student Union and other educational institutions to which you have applied or have been enrolled.
  • Check out our Open Educational Resources
    At Ontario Tech University, we're constantly looking for ways to adapt to the ever-changing landscape by exploring and delivering flexible and dynamic ways of learning. One approach is to use Open Educational Resources (OER) in academic programs. For more information, please visit our OER website.

Connecting with us

If you require assistance, email us at connect@ontariotechu.ca. For faster service during our busy registration period, please visit us in-person.

If you have documents you need to submit for OSAP, registration or appeals, learn more about your submission options.

Please include your name, student number and program of study in all correspondence with the Office of the Registrar.