Registering for Classes

The Bridge is an essential tool and resource for every uLethbridge student. In the Bridge you have access to your personal information, admission status, registration, tuition and fees, exam schedules, personal contact information, scholarship applications and more.

If you haven't already done so, you will need to set up a username and a secure password to login to the Bridge. You will use the same username and password to access many other important and useful tools such as your email, library account, and Moodle, so make sure to record them in a safe place so you won’t forget. 

If you have not already done so, set up your campus login:

• Have your nine-digit uLethbridge ID number (from your Offer of Admission Letter) available.
• Go to www.ulethbridge.ca/loginsetup.
• Follow the steps to select a username, password and security questions from the menu on the right.

At the University of Lethbridge, each student has a specific predetermined window of time when they can register for their courses. You are encouraged to register on the first day of your registration time period to increase the chances of getting into the classes you need. You will find your registration dates on the Bridge.

It is a good idea to look up your registration dates and plan out your courses in advance to make the registration process as quick and easy as possible. There are two places to find your Registration Time Ticket:

1. From the student dashboard -> Academic Essentials section -> Class Registration and Schedule.
   1. Select "Prepare for registration", select the term and click the grey continue button. You should now see your time ticket window.
       
2. From the student dashboard -> Academic Essentials section -> Student Profile and Program Details  
   1. Select "Registration Notices" in the top right corner. Your time ticket will display below.

Watch the Registrar's "How to Find your Registration Time Ticket" video for more information. 

To view all important dates and deadlines, see the Academic Calendar, and applicable Dates and Deadlines (Academic Schedule) section (i.e. Undergraduate or Graduate).

If you are coming from a post-secondary education system where courses are pre-determined, choosing optional classes or understanding this process may seem overwhelming. 

Your Program Planning Guide (PPG) is one of the most important resources you’ll need to build your schedule. to help you select your courses. Select the academic year, appropriate faculty and major/program to find your specific guide.

• The Program Planning Guide outlines all of the necessary courses for your program, along with suggestions for electives.
• Some PPGs include a "Sample Sequencing Plan", which is a helpful guide to help you decide how to organize your classes and make sure that you have the necessary prerequisites as you move through your degree. 

Ensure you have all necessary prerequisites for the classes you want to register in and make note of the five-digit CRN (course reference number) for later use. You can view the Course Catalogue for more detailed descriptions of the courses. The descriptions will contain helpful information regarding pre-requisite classes (classes you must have completed before taking other courses) and information regarding when and where the class is held.

If you have one, try to follow the sequencing plan as close as possible and when in doubt, please contact Academic Advising. Advisors are available to help students with program planning and registration.  

Second Degree students:

• If you are a Second-Degree student, your PPG is customized and will have been sent to you as a PDF document from your Faculty in a later email. Please review your emails to find this document. It is very important that this document be consulted prior to registration.
• If you are an Arts and Science Second Degree student and would like to request a waiver for past courses that you have completed, please email your course outlines to artsci.advising@uleth.ca as soon as possible. Please refer to your PPG for details.

Within the Bridge, there is a "Plan Ahead" tool that allows you and your advisor to build a course wish list for upcoming terms. You can save and adjust plans according to which courses are required for your program and when they are available. This tool makes registration easier to complete once your registration window is open.

You must first be logged into the Bridge to view your registration details. For the best user experience, please disable any ad-blocking plugin that you have enabled on these pages.

1. Log into the Bridge.
2. Click on the Bridge for Students link to be taken to the Student Dashboard, navigate to the Academic Essentials section, and select Class Registration and Schedule.
3. Under the registration page select Plan Ahead.
4. Enter the term you want to plan your registration for and click continue.
5. If you had a prior plan, it would show below the Create a new plan button. You can edit or delete the plan or you can create a new plan by clicking on the create a new plan button.
6. You now have the option to conduct a basic or advanced search:
   1. A basic search involves one of two options:
      1. You can leave the subject box empty, or
      2. Select an option(s) from the drop-down menu or enter a course number.
   2. The advanced search allows you to enter additional search criteria such as the Title, Faculty or School, Attribute, Level, Schedule Type, or leave the box empty so that it will display all courses.
7. To remove any entered information or to start a new search select the clear option, so that you can start again.
8. To execute the search, click the search button.
9. The information will be displayed in a table format. To access more details, click on the course title, or the view selection button and more details will be revealed.
10. To add a course, select the add course button, the screen will divide into 3 separate panes:
    1. Find class – located at the top of the screen and shows a list of classes, use the green search again button to search again.
    2. Schedule – located in the bottom left corner, and consists of two tabs, Schedule tab will display the course information in a calendar view. The Schedule details tab will show more details regarding the course.
    3. Plan/Summary – will display in the bottom right corner of the screen and will display your chosen classes.
11. To save select the "Save Plan" button located at the bottom right of the screen.

Watch the Registrar's "How to Use Plan Ahead" video for more information. 

The full course load for an undergraduate program is five courses per semester. Five courses is the maximum number of courses into which the system will allow you to register. However, we recommend that as a new international student, you register for three or four courses (9-12 credits) in your first term so that you can adjust to the academic demands of the university and your new life in Canada.

Note: Some courses have a mandatory lab and/or tutorial component to review concepts covered in lectures and work on assignments. You must register for the lecture and lab/tutorial at the same time or else you will get a registration error message.

After reviewing the sequencing plan from your program planning guide, you will complete the course registration process through your Bridge account. 

1. Log into the Bridge.
2. Click on the Bridge for Students link to be taken to the Student Dashboard, navigate to the Academic Essentials section, and select "Class Registration and Schedule".
3. Under the registration page select Register for classes, select the term and click continue.
4. You have a few different options to search for the classes:
   • Under the Find classes tab, select the search button, this will show ALL classes available or enter your specific search criteria.
   • Under the Enter CRN tab, you can enter one or more CRN numbers directly and then click the Add to summary button.
5. The information will be displayed in a table format. To access more details, click on the course title, or the view selection button and more details will be revealed.
6. When ready to add the class select the "add" button.
7. The screen will divide into 3 separate panes:
   • Find class – located at the top of the screen and shows a list of classes, use the green search again button to search again.
   • Schedule – located in the bottom left corner, and consists of two tabs, Schedule tab will display the course information in a calendar view. The Schedule details tab will show more details regarding the course.
   • Plan/Summary – will display in the bottom right corner of the screen, and will display your chosen classes.
8. To confirm your registration choices, select the submit button located at the bottom on the right-hand side of the screen.

Watch the Registrar's "How to Register for Classes" video for more information. 

Once you have completed the above steps and have registered in your classes, we recommend that you check your class schedule and add it to your personal calendar. 

Confirm that your courses are correct by looking at your schedule in the Bridge. 

1. Log into the Bridge.
2. Click on the Bridge for Students link to be taken to the Student Dashboard, navigate to the Academic Essentials section, and select "Class Registration and Schedule".
3. Under the registration page select View Registration Information, select the term and click continue.
4. Your class schedule in two formats:
   • A calendar view showing your weekly layout, and
   • A list view with course details like times, locations, and instructors

Watch the Registrar's "How to View, Print, or Email your class schedule" video for more information. 

As mentioned earlier, we recommend first year students plan to take no more than 3-4 courses in their first semester to allow for transition to Canada and our academic system. 

Note: If you are a second-degree student, you are not considered to be first year standing. Please consult with an academic advisor prior to choosing these courses.

The University of Lethbridge is a liberal education university and is deeply rooted in a liberal education philosophy, so the Liberal Education Requirements (LERs) has been incorporated into every Undergraduate degree and combined degree program. These are courses that will broaden your knowledge in the Humanities, Sciences and Social Sciences.

To help build your confidence studying in a Canadian university environment and ensure your academic success, we recommend the following courses for first year students:

1) LBED 1000 - Knowledge and Liberal Education: This course will introduce you to basic higher academic skills such as critical thinking, numeracy, oral and written communications and research. It will help show you the different ways of learning including group work, labs and tutorials.

2) LBED 1500 - The First Year Experience: Mapping our Communities: This course includes an introduction to the many resources available for student support on campus, the liberal education philosophy of our institution, and career and study skills.

3) WRIT 1000 - Introduction to Academic Writing: This course is designed to develop skills in critical reading and writing at the university level and is highly recommended to students in their first semester.

As part of our Pre-Arrival Webinar series, the International Student Advisors have recently hosted a registration support session, and the recording is available to watch online. 

This session will cover everything you need to know to register in your courses for your first term, including understanding your program planning guide, timetable, registration dates, the Bridge, creating a schedule and more.

If you are confused about the registration process at uLethbridge, we recommend that you start by watching the Registration Support Webinar