How to Register

After you browse our course options to make a course timetable, you can register through our Self-Service Banner System.

Registration for Fall and Winter Terms begins in April. Spring and Summer Term registration begins in March. Check our Registration Dates page to find out when to register. 

Registration Instructions

Go to Self Service Banner and follow these instructions to register for courses.

• Select “Enter Self-Service Banner”
• Enter your smu.ca email address and password. Click here if you need help to access your account.
• Select the "Student" tab at the top
• Select "Registration"
• Select the appropriate term from the drop-down menu and click "Submit"
• Select "Add or Drop Classes"
• Enter the CRN (5-digit number) for the courses, labs and recitations you want to register for in the "Add Classes Worksheet".
• Click "Submit Changes".

After submitting your changes, two things may appear:

• A list of successfully added courses (with an option to drop them). You are successfully registered for these courses.
• You may also see a list of courses that could not be added, with error messages explaining why. You are not registered for these courses.

If a course is at capacity, check if there is a Waitlist offered (WL in Banner). Visit our Waitlist Registration page for information on waitlisting and how to use this option. 

Visit Common Registration Q & A page for more information and tips.

Questions? Contact the New Student Welcome Centre for assistance with selecting classes, building a timetable and registering online.

Phone: 902-491-8691
Email: campustours@smu.ca