Course Enrolment

Your course enrolment method will depend on your program. Look up your program on the Program Delivery page to find your course enrolment type. Please note that your enrolment method may be subject to change.

The Office of the Registrar will communicate to students via email with more information about enrolment for the upcoming term – including who is responsible for your course enrolment.

These are program delivery modes currently being offered:

• Blended: this safely combines virtual learning with in-person instruction in shops and labs. In person will be offered when learning outcomes cannot be met through virtual delivery and where safety guidelines can be followed. For health and safety information related to COVID-19, please visit nait.ca/coronavirus.
• Online, synchronous: this means that your classes will be virtual, in real-time. There are scheduled class times where you must login to your virtual classroom and be (virtually) present with your fellow classmates and instructor.
• Online, asynchronous: this means that you can engage with the virtual course content at different times (and from different locations and time zones). This self-paced learning allows you to access course content when it suits your schedule.
• On-Campus: your learning will be done safely in-person, and on-campus. 

We will continue to make course delivery decisions based on careful considerations about how we can safely deliver your courses, while providing you with an exceptional learning experience.

Each course location and delivery method will be listed in your MyNAIT Portal Self Service.

In your MyNAIT Portal Self Service, select the class section to view the class delivery method under the Enrolment Information tab, in Class Notes. You can view more details by selecting the Class Details tab.

• If a course has both online and face-to-face  requirements, it will state Blended.
• If a course is delivered in-person on campus, it will be identified as Face to Face.
• If a course is delivered fully online, it will be identified as either:
  • Remote Live Delivery: online class is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend.
  • Remote On-Demand Delivery:  students can engage with online class content at different times.
  • Remote Independent: online learning where content is self-led and no instructor.
• If a course requires a scheduled time at a jobsite or a supervised work environment, it will state Work Placement.
• If a course has a flexible structure where it's optional for students to attend sessions in the classroom, participate online, or do both, it will state Hyflex. Note: this will only be available for a small number of courses.

If you have third party funding and require a confirmation of enrolment, you can request one through your MyNAIT portal after your schedule is built (select Open Self Service > Manage Classes > Confirmation of Enrolment). If you need a letter prior to your enrolment completion due to a funding deadline, you can request a letter by submitting an online Contact Form, select topic: Enrollment/Education Verification, and subcategory: Proposed Confirmation of Enrollment Letter.

If you intend to take your studies part-time or have student funding from another province other than Alberta, please email financialaid@nait.ca to understand how this impacts how you apply for student funding.

Yes, your schedule and courses may change leading up to the start date of the class. We will try to limit schedule changes but there may be instances where course changes are necessary, for example a change of instructor may cause a course to change. As you continue to prepare, we recommend that you continue to frequently check your schedule in your MyNAIT portal.

Dropping a class from your schedule before the drop deadline will remove the class and all associated fees from your student record. Drop deadlines vary depending on your class. To view your deadlines for each class, go to your MyNAIT portal and select Open Self Service > Manage Classes > View Classes, click the Enrolment Deadlines button to find your final date to withdraw without penalty.

Dropping a class after the deadline is a withdrawal and is permanently maintained on your academic record.

Please use the full-time course load page to check the number of credits you will need to take each academic term to be considered a full-time student at NAIT.

Please note that Student Aid, scholarships, and other funding agencies may have different definitions of full-time status for eligibility. Refer to funding options for more information.

Whether you're a new student or returning student, this means your program will enrol you in your courses for the term. This means you do not need to worry about class enrolment. Once your program completes your class enrolment, you will receive an email confirmation.

You can use the Program Delivery page to view your program's enrolment type (eg. program-enrolment).  Program enrolment may be subject to change. 

Once your program completes your class enrolment, typically 3-4 weeks after enrolment opens, you will receive an email confirmation stating that you have been enrolled in your classes. Then you will be able to view your  class schedule in your MyNAIT Portal.

To view your schedule in your MyNAIT Portal, select Open Self Service, choose Manage Classes, select View my Classes.

If you plan to take a reduced course load, please do not drop your courses without first consulting with your program area. Please reach out to your program office before making any changes to your schedule, or if you have questions about your class schedule. Your program's contact information can be found on the homepage of your MyNAIT Portal.

Whether you're a new student or returning student, this means you are responsible for selecting and enrolling in your classes. Before enrolment opens, you will receive an e-letter in your MyNAIT Portal with your enrolment date, time, and instructions on how to enrol. As course sections can fill up quickly, we recommend you enrol in your classes once enrolment opens.

You can prepare for your enrolment date by reviewing the Self Service Guide on your MyNAIT portal for enrolment options and step-by-step guides on how to enrol in your classes.

Typically, course enrolment is scheduled for  early summer. Once enrolment dates are finalized, the Office of the Registrar will notify students via email and e-letter. 

Your enrolment e-letter in your MyNAIT portal will include instructions for how to enrol.

There are a variety of options for how you can enrol in your courses in your MyNAIT portal, including:

• Enrol in Credit Classes: If you know what classes you require, you can enrol by selecting Open Self Service > Manage Classes > Enrol in Credit Classes. For additional support, you can follow this step by step guide (pdf) to enrol.
• Enrol by My Requirements: If you are unsure and want to know what classes you are required to take, please go to Open Self Service > Manage Classes > Enrol by Requirements. Here is a helpful guide (pdf) for you to follow.
• Schedule Planner: For some programs, you may also use the Schedule Planner to enrol in your classes. This is a helpful tool if your program offers multiple class sections to choose from. When using schedule planner, you can follow this step by step guide (pdf).

For more information on course enrolment, please refer to your enrolment e-letter and the Self Service Guide section of your MyNAIT portal.

As a newly accepted Academic Upgrading student, it may take up to 72 hours after you pay your tuition deposit before you can enrol in classes. Please allow for this time if you are receiving an error when you try to choose your courses.

If you are unable to enrol after this timeline, please contact continuingeducation@nait.ca

Please also be aware that each upgrading course will require course-specific prerequisite(s) before enrolments can be completed. Be sure to review the course description to understand which prerequisites are required for each course.

If you are a new student, the enrolment deadline varies depending on when you paid your tuition deposit.

If you are a returning student, your enrolment deadline is the tuition payment deadline.

Your admission will be cancelled. If you are a new student, you will need to reapply to your program through APAS and pay the application fee. If you are a returning student you will be withdrawn from your program, you will need to complete a Request for Readmission in order to continue your studies. Please note that readmission is not guaranteed.

For some classes, there may be a waitlist available. If you’re using the Schedule Planner, you can include waitlisted classes in your search by changing the 'Course Status' filter to include classes that are full but have a waitlist open.

Whether or not a waitlist is available, we recommend that you frequently review the available course offerings on your MyNAIT portal. If a new class section is added, you will not automatically be enrolled from a waiting list for a different section.

If courses you need to complete your program are full, or if you have questions about alternative courses that may be transferable to complete your schedule, please contact your program directly. Your program's contact is listed on the homepage of your MyNAIT portal.

Yes – once you've enrolled in courses, you can change your schedule on MyNAIT Student Portal until the add/drop deadline.

The swap function is the best way to drop one class in order to add another one. Using swap (instead of the drop and add functions) will drop a course only if the enrolment in the new course is successful. Learn how to swap a course on your MyNAIT Student Portal.

To ensure you get the class schedule you want, select and enrol in your classes as soon as possible since many courses will fill up quickly.

Typically, course enrolment for open studies courses will open in mid-summer. 

When enrolment dates are finalized, they will be posted on the Admissions page. 

We encourage you to browse your program's course-list to see which courses are offered in Open Studies. Each program determines which of their courses will be available, and not all NAIT courses are available for open studies. Once enrolment opens in late July, you will be able to see course availability when you add your courses.

We recommend you review all entrance requirements to ensure you meet them.

Course enrolment is completed on a first-come, first-served basis, so course availability can change quickly. If your preferred section is full, you may need to pick a new section. We also recommend that you frequently review the available course offerings as new sections may be added throughout the summer.