Registration Information

General Information

Registration is the formal process of recording a student’s enrolment in one or more courses. Students eligible to register in credit courses at Mount Royal include those accepted into a baccalaureate degree, diploma, or certificate program, as well as those admitted to Open Studies or the University Entrance Option.

Students may adjust their course registrations without restriction, provided changes are made within institutional deadlines. To be considered officially registered, students must enrol in all required components of a course.

Registration in specific courses is subject to availability at the time of enrolment. Students are not permitted to attend classes in which they are not registered. The Office of the Registrar reserves the right to adjust or cancel any course registration that violates Mount Royal policy, including, but not limited to, registrations where prerequisites have not been met or where tuition and fees remain unpaid.

Student Responsibility

Students are expected to adhere to all critical dates and deadlines outlined in the Academic Schedule . It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that selected courses are appropriate and meet program and graduation requirements. Academic advisors are available to assist students with course selection.

Students register online by visiting MyMRU. Students requiring assistance may consult the Mount Royal University website for further instructions or the Office of the Registrar.

• Registration Help Line: 403.440.3303
• Toll-free: 1.877.676.0686.

New Students

New students who have accepted an offer of final or conditional admission and have paid the tuition deposit may begin course registration on or after the first day of registration for new students, as outlined in the Academic Schedule . Academic advisors are available to assist students with program planning prior to course registration.

Students in some undergraduate programs are required to consult with an Academic Advisor before being permitted to register in courses. Students who are not admitted to a defined program of study may consider Open Studies, the University Entrance Option, or Unclassified Studies as alternatives.

Continuing Students

Estimated registration access dates are available on MyMRU prior to the start of registration in March each year. Continuing students are required to pay a non-refundable registration deposit for each semester and may register on or after their assigned registration access date. Students in some undergraduate programs must consult with an academic advisor before being permitted to register in courses.

Full-Year Registration

Mount Royal University offers Full-Year Registration, which allows students to register for the Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer Semesters simultaneously.

Interruption of Study

Students may interrupt their studies for a maximum of six consecutive semesters (including the Spring and Summer semesters) and return to the same program of study. To return, students must contact the Registrar’s Office. Students who have interrupted their studies for a longer period or who wish to change programs are required to reapply for admission. Please refer to the eligibility criteria to determine if you qualify to return.

Course Prerequisite Requirements

Prerequisites for each course can be found in the Academic Calendar . Students must meet all pre- and co-requisite requirements as outlined in the Academic Calendar at the time of registration and for the semester in which the course is offered. For more information, refer to the Registration website.

If a prerequisite has been completed in high school and/or at a previous post-secondary institution, it is the student’s responsibility to submit official transcripts. Transcripts must be received by the deadlines outlined in the Academic Schedule . A student who presents a Letter of Permission from another institution is deemed to have met all prerequisite requirements.

Course Waitlists

If a class is full and no alternative sections are available, students may place themselves on a waitlist for the course. Students will be notified by email and given 24 hours to claim the available seat if space becomes available. There is no guarantee that a student will receive a seat in the desired course, regardless of their position on the waitlist. Students may waitlist for only one section per course. Prior to the start of each semester, the waitlist option will no longer be available, and all existing waitlists will be terminated. Refer to the Academic Schedule for specific waitlist deadlines. After waitlists are terminated and up to the end of the registration adjustment (Add/Drop) period, students may only register in courses with available seats. For more information, refer to the Registration website.

Students who add themselves to a class from a waitlist but subsequently decide not to attend must drop the course from their timetable by completing a registration adjustment within the deadline dates specified in the Academic Schedule .

Confirmation of Registration

During and after each registration session, students may confirm their course registration status by visiting MyMRU. It is the student’s responsibility to adjust their registration within the timelines outlined in the Academic Schedule  each semester. If a student stops attending a course in which they are officially registered and does not take the required steps to drop or withdraw by the established deadlines, they will be assigned a grade based on their academic performance in the course. The University does not automatically adjust the registration of students who cease attending classes and fail to follow the appropriate procedures.

Audit Students

Auditors are students who have been granted written permission by a professor to attend lectures in a course on the understanding that they may not participate in assignments or examinations. Such permission is contingent upon the availability of seats in the course. Auditors must submit a signed registration form to the Office of the Registrar. Final approval to audit a course cannot be granted until after the registration adjustment (Add/Drop) period, when course capacity is confirmed. Requests for permission to audit must be received by the end of the fourth week of classes in any semester. See the Fees and Deposits  section for information on auditing fees.

Students are not permitted to change the status of a course after the Drop/Add deadline. Specifically, an audited course cannot be changed to a credit course, nor can a credit course be changed to an audit. Audit courses are recorded on the student’s permanent record with the symbol “AU.” In subsequent semesters, a student may take for credit any course that was previously audited.

Unclassified Students

An unclassified student is one who elects to take a single course and has not been admitted to a degree, diploma, or certificate program, Open Studies, or the University Entrance Option. A student who has accepted an offer of admission or is currently enrolled in a degree, diploma, or certificate program, Open Studies, or the University Entrance Option is not eligible to register as an unclassified student.

An unclassified student may register in one course that has an available seat and no registration restrictions. Unclassified students pay an Unclassified Registration Fee . Unclassified status is valid for one term only. Unclassified students are not eligible for scholarships, bursaries, or awards through MRU, nor are they eligible for part-time government funding.

Unclassified registration opens on the first business day of the month in which classes begin for a given semester (September for Fall, January for Winter, May for Spring, or July for Summer) and closes on the last day of the Add/Drop period. Students can register online or in person at the Office of the Registrar. Please refer to the Registration website for more information.

Maximum Student Course Load

Students may carry up to five courses (to a maximum of 19 credits) per semester, depending on their program of study. Registration limitations apply at the beginning of the registration cycle; students are initially limited to 17 credits, with the limit increasing to 19 credits on August 1 for the Fall semester and December 1 for the Winter semester. Students seeking permission for a course overload should review their academic record with their program chair or academic advisor prior to registration.

Technology Enhanced Resources

Instructors may utilize Technology Enhanced Resources, including but not limited to web-based platforms, online simulations, software-based classroom response systems, and supplementary software assessments. When Technology Enhanced Resources are used to assess student performance, the proportion of the final course grade attributable to these resources must not exceed 35%. The following conditions apply:

• Technology Enhanced Resources may be bundled with an e-textbook or physical textbook. When resources are bundled and students may otherwise have access to alternative options, an option must be provided to allow students to purchase the Technology Enhanced Resource separately.
• The maximum cost permitted per three-credit course for Technology Enhanced Resources is $125. This cost limit will be reviewed and adjusted annually. Students must be informed of all associated costs and technical requirements prior to the first day of classes each semester, and this information must also be included in the course outline.
• Exceptions to the requirements above must be approved by the Dean.
• If the Dean approves the use of a Technology Enhanced Resource that exceeds the annual cost limit, students must be provided with a no-cost alternative for assessment. The no-cost alternative must be equivalent in weighting, difficulty, and time required for completion. This information must be available prior to the first day of classes at the time of registration and must be included in the course outline.

Change of Registration

Course Cancellation by the University

The appearance of a course in the Schedule of Classes does not guarantee that it will be offered. If Mount Royal cancels a course, all students enrolled in that course will be deregistered and appropriate refunds will be issued.

Adding/Dropping a Course

The courses in which a student is registered after the Add/Drop deadline constitute the student’s official registration and semester load. Students may add or drop courses until midnight on the day of the Add/Drop deadline specified in the Academic Schedule . Students who do not officially drop a course will be considered registered in that course and will be charged full fees for it, regardless of whether they subsequently attend classes. Students who drop a course will receive a tuition refund, minus applicable fees. There is no notation on the transcript for a dropped course.

Note: Students who add a course up to midnight on the Add/Drop deadline are responsible for ensuring that any resulting difference in fees is paid by the fee payment deadline.

Course Withdrawals

After the Add/Drop deadline  and up to the Withdrawal deadline, a student may withdraw from any course online by visiting MyMRU or by submitting a Withdrawal Form to the Office of the Registrar. Students who withdraw from a course will receive a “W” notation on their transcript. No tuition refunds will be granted for withdrawals. Students are advised that if a withdrawal results in a semester course load of fewer than nine credits, they may be ineligible for financial assistance.

Unless students officially withdraw, they remain registered in all courses and, at the end of the semester, will be assigned the grades they have earned in each course.

Any requests for consideration of withdrawals after the Withdrawal deadline  must be supported by documentation from a physician or certified mental health professional. Students experiencing emotional distress are encouraged to contact Student Counselling before withdrawing from courses.

Withdrawal With Cause

Students who wish to withdraw from courses due to extenuating circumstances may apply at any time during the semester up to the last day of classes. Supporting documentation from a physician or registered health professional must accompany a Withdrawal with Cause request form for the request to be reviewed. Please refer to the website for more information. Students will be informed of the outcome of the review by email, and those who are granted a Withdrawal with Cause will receive a “WC” notation on their transcript. No tuition refunds will be granted for withdrawals with cause. Students are not eligible for a Withdrawal with Cause if:

• The student has entered into an “I” (Incomplete) contract; or
• Scheduled classes for the semester have ended.