Non-degree studies

Once you are admitted, follow these steps:

Step one:

Log into Workday. To access Workday you will need to use your Campus Wide Login (CWL).

• If you don’t have a Student CWL, you can create one after accepting your offer and receiving a student number. You can set up your student CWL through UBC IT.
• Ensure that you have enrolled a device with UBC’s Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) and have the Duo Mobile app downloaded.

Step two:

Find out when your registration begins. Your personalized registration date and time will be available on Workday within one week of registration opening for your student category.

Step three:

Pay your registration deposit (if applicable). Your registration deposit (if applicable) is a non-refundable deposit that will be credited toward assessed tuition fees. It will appear in Workday a few weeks prior to your registration date. Registration deposit amount differs depending on the type of student you are.

Step four:

Register for courses once your registration opens. Register using the Course Schedule on Workday. Many courses fill up quickly, so register as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Step five:

Pay your tuition and student fees. Check and pay your fees in Workday by the due date (or you may be charged a late payment fee and interest on the outstanding amount). Learn more about how to pay your fees in Workday.

Non-Degree Students do not receive transfer credit from other institutions. This means your academic history from another post-secondary institution is not transferred into the UBC system even though you may have provided transcripts for the purpose of an admission decision. If you encounter registration problems due to course restrictions or pre-requisites, contact the department offering the course for registration assistance. There is no guarantee of seat availability for your course. Registration fluctuates throughout the registration period, so check availability periodically.

If your desired course is full:

• Some courses have a waitlist that you could be added to. Keep a close eye on your email if you are on a waitlist as you will be notified if a seat becomes available. You must claim the seat when you are notified.
• Keep checking the course schedule as registration fluctuates throughout the registration period.
• Unfortunately, sometimes it’s not possible to register in the course.

Generally, students are admitted to an entire academic session (winter or summer) and may choose to register either in one term or both terms.

If you are an international student and not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you may need to take additional steps after admission to UBC. Review the information on study permits and visas.