Enrolling and Attending Classes

Your course enrolment method will depend on your program. Check your My Program view in your MyNAIT portal to know your program's enrolment method. Please note that your enrolment method may be subject to change.

Watch your MyNAIT newsfeed for announcements on your course enrolment method.

These are program delivery modes currently being offered:

• In-person:  All your class activity will be delivered in person, on campus.
• Online:  All your class activity will be delivered online.
• Hybrid:  Your program will involve both in person and online learning; however, the delivery mode may vary by class. You must be able to come to campus and also participate remotely online.
• Your choice:  Your program offers a variety of class delivery options (in person, online, or a mixture of both) and you can select which type of classes to take. If you wish, you can complete your entire program either in-person or online.
• Varies by Class:  Delivery mode varies by class. See Courses and Advanced Credit to view course scheduling details.
• HyFlex:  All your classes are delivered for simultaneous participation in person and online. You can choose daily to attend your classes in person or join remotely online.

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 In-person.
• 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 tile: Current Course/Program > Transcripts, Parchments, Letters > Official Letter Request.

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.

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

Check your My Program view in your MyNAIT portal to check your program's course enrolment method (eg. program-enrolment). Your enrolment method 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, they will be posted on the Academic Schedule. 

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.

You can view the common enrolment errors within the Manage Classes section in MyNAIT Self Service. This list includes what the error means and what to do to correct it.

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 upgrading@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.

The course enrolment deadline is the same as the tuition payment deadline. You must both enrol in your classes and pay your outstanding tuition and fees before this deadline.

Your admission may be cancelled if you fail to enrol by the enrolment deadline.

• If you are a new student, you will need to submit a new application and pay the application fee.
• If you are a returning student you may 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.

Except for our Academic Upgrading and ESL programs, you do not need to apply to get started. If you would like to join us for courses, you can enrol yourself through our website and complete your fee payment by VISA/MasterCard credit or debit card.

Credit cards, debit, and pre-authorized debit payments are immediate transactions. If you are paying via e-transfer or bill payment, please notify Continuing Education once payment has been made as the e-transfer and bill payment methods can take several days for payment to appear on your account. Failure to notify our office may result in you being dropped for non-payment.

You can proceed to the course page and select “Add to Cart” beside the course dates of your choice. You will complete your payment once you are signed into your account. A video walkthrough of this process is available at www.nait.ca/register

Visit the ESL application page for details on how to register.

Visit the Academic Upgrading program page for details on how to register.

This can vary depending on the course or program. Some courses may have specific registration deadlines, which will be noted under View Course Information.

Space is limited, and our courses can fill up well before the scheduled start date. For best results, we recommend enrolling as soon as you are able. If the Add to Cart button is available on the website, you are welcome to enrol.

You may have begun and not finished the checkout process in the last 24 hours. The course is on your MyNAIT portal waiting for secure online payment to confirm your seat in the class.

Please log in to your MyNAIT portal complete online payment through Self Service.

If a course you wish to take says Add to Waitlist instead of Add to Cart, that means that there are no open seats for registration for that section.

You can add yourself to the waitlist at no charge for a chance to be enrolled if space becomes available. If you are enrolled from the waitlist, you will receive an email notice advising you to visit your student portal to make a payment.

Where possible, we recommend enrolling yourself in a different section with available space to ensure you can still complete the course even if you are not enrolled from the waitlist into your preferred section.

Yes, you do need a NAIT student account to sign up for Continuing Education classes.

If you are new to NAIT, we recommend creating a NAIT account on the MyNAIT portal. When you are asked for a NAIT ID number, leave the space blank if you have not attended or applied to NAIT before, and our system will generate a new Student ID for you.

Once your account has been made, you can search for a course and add it to your cart. You will complete your payment once you are signed into your account with your new username and password.  More details including a video walkthrough of this process is available at www.nait.ca/register

You can expect to receive communication from your program office before the class start date. Please contact your program office if you have additional questions.

View the registration dates to find out when registration opens for your trade.  Registration opens at 8 a.m. on the date listed.  The best way to register for your apprenticeship training is to log in to your MyTradesecrets account and select the Class Registration tab. 

You will then see the list of available classes and be able to complete the registration and payment process online.  Please note that payment is due at the time of registration. 

Please visit the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT) website. Once you are an indentured apprentice, you can automatically see your eligible classes at training providers across the province and register through your MyTradesecrets account.

Please note that full tuition payment must be made by your payment deadline indicated in your NAIT enrolment e-letter available in your MyNAIT portal.

Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT) lists all upcoming classes for the calendar year. You can also view the training delivery for more information on delivery methods.

Your notice of Confirmation of Enrolment, and receipts are now available on the NAIT Portal. An email would have been sent to you informing you of this information and how to access your MyNAIT Portal account, if you did not receive an email please contact the Student Service Centre to have your email information updated.

For instructions on how to create your MyNAIT Portal or to access your already created MyNAIT Portal account, please visit MyNAIT Portal.

As of January 3, 2011, apprentices are required to submit your ROE to the nearest Service Canada Centre or mail to Service Canada Centre Western Canada and Territories Region PO Box 245 Edmonton, AB T5J 2J1

Apprenticeship course results are obtained through the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Centre.

Waiting lists open as soon as that class is full. You can add your name to the waitlist through your MyTradesecrets account.

If you are on a waitlist for an apprenticeship class, we encourage you to:

1. Enter a preferred email address in your profile on MyNAIT. We recommend using one that you check regularly.
2. Monitor your email inbox at 9 p.m. MST daily for updates. Don’t forget to check your junk mail folder, it may be waiting in there.
3. Join the waitlist of a class you are interested in, as enrolling in multiple waitlists will result in receiving several emails for each class you are waitlisted for.

If a spot becomes available, all waitlisted students will receive an email notification at approximately 9 p.m. MST. The available spot(s) is filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. The email will direct you to complete an assigned activity guide in your MyNAIT portal. The message will also outline how to set up your MyNAIT portal account, if it isn’t already set up. Remember, you will need to complete payment immediately after enrolling in the class; if you do not pay, you will be dropped and the spot will become available to another waiting student.

If the spot is no longer available by the time you try to enrol, you will receive an email notification within an hour of the spot being filled. If you happen to access the Activity Guide in your MyNAIT portal when the seat has already been filled, you will no longer have the option to enrol in the class.

You can remove yourself from the waitlist through your MyTradeSecrets account at any point. If your name remains on the waitlist, you will continue to receive email notifications when a spot is available.

Your attendance at orientation on your first day of class is mandatory. These orientation sessions are designed to help you get the most from your learning at NAIT. Failure to attend will result in cancellation of you enrolment and replacement of your seat from the waitlist. There will be no refund of tuition.

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

When enrolment dates are finalized, they will be posted to NAIT's Academic Schedule.

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.

Certain courses offer the option of joining a waitlist. By adding your name to the waitlist, you will be automatically registered and notified via email if a spot opens up. However, the system will not enroll you if you have a conflicting schedule with another class or if you are already registered in a different section of the same course.

For student parking inquiries, please visit the parking and transportation page. 

The one AT NAIT card is the official NAIT identification card, and it allows you to add funds to use at eat AT NAIT and shop AT NAIT locations and wherever one AT NAIT cards are accepted. To learn more about the one AT NAIT card or contact the office, please visit nait.ca/one.

Your personalized textbook and supply list can be accessed by selecting the Books and Supplies icon on the Dashboard of your MyNAIT Portal. All materials are available at the shop AT NAIT on each campus.

Bus passes are available at shop AT NAIT on each campus. Please bring your student ID for reduced rates.

Yes, lockers are available on campus. See more about locker rentals.

• Access to a personal computer running Windows 8.1 or 10/11 operating system with minimum 4GB of system memory (8 GB highly recommended) and must have administrator rights to install applications.
• Microsoft Office 365 or Office 2019/2021. Education version of Microsoft Office 365 is available for all current NAIT students.
• Students can contact NAIT Information and Technology Services for help and support
• High speed internet connection
• Microphone, speaker or headset and webcam
• Dual monitor display is highly recommended

The statement about Windows vs. Mac is for classes that are taught on computers running Windows.

The instructor will be using a Windows operating system for these courses and will not be able to allocate instructional time navigating or troubleshooting differences between Mac/Windows OS.

Some students are comfortable doing that type of troubleshooting themselves, but there may also be software compatibility concerns for your individual course and the instructor will not able to provide direct technical support should you choose to proceed against the program’s recommendation.