What happens once I'm admitted?

There is a lot to find out about once you are admitted.

A good place to start is to review the main univerisity webpage for Newly Admitted Students and "I'm admitted...what's next?" - which provides guidance on everything from student advising to attending orientation and getting a campus tour, getting scholarships and loans, purchasing text books, registering for a room in residence, securing a free hallway locker, getting your student ID, and paying your tuition.

UR Self-Service

One of the most important tools a student at the University of Regina needs to use is UR Self-Service. UR Self-Service provides access to a range of important student services. Students use this to look up what courses are being offered, register for courses, print course schedules and text book lists, purchase text books, pay tuition and fees, print tax forms, view grades and transcripts, etc. You should familiarize yourself with UR Self-Service by first viewing the main university UR Self-Service webpage.

University Webmail

University of Regina students also receive a free, University of Regina email account. It is very important that you check your email account regularly, as the University and the Engineering Applied Science staff use these email accounts to provide students with important notices and updates, as well as other important communications. Information about your webmail account and how to access it can be found at www.uregina.ca/webmail. You can access your webmail and learn how to log in at the Webmail link.

Student Photo ID Cards

Your Student ID card is very important. You use this photo ID card to check books out of the library, register to vote on student union matters, and get student discounts! You should note that you will need to have your ID card activated at the main Archer Library before you can access the online library databases. For more information on Student ID cards, including how to get yours, please visit the main university page on Student IDs.

Calculators and Laboratory Access Cards

All first-year engineering students are provided with Faculty-approved calculators and with electronic access cards to student labs within the first few weeks of classes. The calculators are to be used for all assignments and in all exams unless otherwise indicated.

How do I register for classes?

Students register for classes via UR Self-Service. The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science offers registration tutorials for newly admitted students. Please call 585-4734 or 337-2603 to sign up.

Note that all first-year students take the same common core of classes: first semester classes include CHEM 104 - General Chemistry I, ENGG 123 - Engineering Design and Communications, MATH 122 - Linear Algebra I, PHYS 109 - General Physics I and MATH 110 - Calculus I.

Also note that the maximum full-time load is 15 credit hours, 5 classes plus labs/seminars. The first year is timetabled for first year students.

What should I do if I decide not to take a class after I've registered/how do I drop a class?

It is very important to remember that once you have registered for a class, you must officially drop it through UR Self-Service registration if you change your mind about taking the course. If you do not drop the course, you will be responsible for paying for it and you will receive a failing grade in the course that will appear on your transcript if you do not complete the class. The requirement to officially drop classes also applies if you register for classes at U of R and then decide not to attend. If you are registered in a class, we assume that you are attending it.

Also note that to receive a full or partial refund for your class, you must drop it within a certain time once the class has started. The course drop date schedule can be found in the University calendar and on the main university page under Academic Schedules.

Student Counselling

To book an appointment for academic advising, please call 585-4734 or 337-2603.

The Faculty Advisor and the General Office staff are always available to assist and answer any questions whether it be about registration and classes or parking, the library, student services, etc. The Faculty is committed to students academic success.

Where to get help with studying/classes?

There are numerous resources for students. The Faculty's Academic Advisor provides one-on-one consultation with our students and can answer questions about student needs and challenges in addition to questions about classes and registration.

The Student Development Centre provides free tutorials on a range of topics including time management, study skills, exam preparation, library skills, basic computer skills, informed decision making, and education financing. Free one-to-one Writing, Math, and Statistics tutoring is also offered by the SDC. The English Department also has a Writing Centre for English 100 students to receive help with their English 100 assignments.

The Faculty of Science provides free Supplemental Instruction for selected first- and second-year science courses. These additional instruction and study sessions provide students with an extra opportunity to hear, learn, and ask questions about material from their classes. We encourage all of our Engineering students to participate in these sessions whenever possible. They help our students improve their level of success. For more information, see the Faculty of Science newsletter article on Supplemental Instruction.

The Regina Engineering Students' Society can also arrange for supplementat tutorials for larger groups of students who would like addition instruction for a course. Contact the RESS for more information.

Students are also encouraged to speak with their instructors and ask questions!

Also, see Student Services for additional information on student services at the U of R.

UR Guarantee

The UR Guarantee Program is a new initiative from the University of Regina that guarantees if you do not find employment in a career-developing opportunity within 6 months of completing your degree, we will waive the tuition and course fees for an additional 30 credit hours of undergraduate courses in the following year. See UR Guarantee for more information. See UR Guarantee for more information.

Regina Engineering Students' Society

Engineering Students are represented by the Regina Engineering Student Society (RESS). RESS offers numerous resources for students and supports and organizes a number of student functions and organizations. See the RESS website for more information.

Recreation, Health, Food Services, Residences, and Other Services

The University of Regina provides a number of options for transportation, food services, and residences.

On-campus health services are available through the Allied Health Centre, which includes a fully-staffed medical clinic and a number of specialists (physiotherapists, chiropractors, massage thereapists, pychologists, etc.).

The Fitness and Lifestyle Centre provides broad range of recreation, sports, and fitness classes and groups and also includes offers a state-of-the-art gym and a modern, indoor running track and swimming pool. Outdoor recreational areas including recreational basketball, soccer, and volleyball venues.

Performances by the University choir, band, and theatre department also occur year round, and the University has numerous athletics teams to watch and cheer, including the Regina Rams football team, mens' and ladies' volleyball and basketball teams, and an award-winning cheerleading team, to name just a few.

Information on the U of R’s services, including residences, food services, parking and transportation options, health and fitness, and sports and recreation can be found under Current Students on the U of R Homepage.

International Students

See International Students on the U of R Homepage for a range of information and services for International Students, including a Virtual Tour of campus. For information on how to apply to the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science and on your Joint International Degree Programs, see Future Students.