Registration FAQ

What is Self-Service Banner?

is a student information system that allows you to:

  • Register for courses
  • Pay fees
  • View your class schedule
  • View your final grades
  • Order official transcripts
  • Print Canadian tax forms
  • Change your personal information
  • Access online resources

I can’t log in to Self-Service Banner. What do I do?

To log in to Self-Service Banner, use your smu.ca email address and password.

When can I register?

Registration for each academic year (September – April) typically begins in April.
Registration for spring and summer sessions typically begins in March.

Check our to find out when you are eligible to register.

The system will not let me register. What is wrong?

Visit our Common Registration Problems.

If you are trying to register for a class that is full, check if there is a waitlist offered. Visit our Waitlist Registration page to learn about waitlisting and how to use this option. 

What is a prerequisite?

A prerequisite is a course you must successfully complete (either in a previous year or term) in preparation for a more advanced class. If you do not have the necessary prerequisites, you cannot register for the course in question.

What is a CRN (Course Reference Number)?

A Course Reference Number (CRN) is a 5-digit number associated with each course/lab/recitation. The first digit in the number indicates the term in which the course is offered.

  • 1XXXX = September - December courses
  • 2XXXX = January - April courses
  • 3XXXX = May - June courses
  • 4XXXX = July - August courses
  • 5XXXX = May - August Graduate level courses

Where can I view my timetable?

Your timetable can be viewed on Self-Service Banner.

What day(s) of the week does my class take place?

Day abbreviations in Self-Service Banner:

  • M = Monday
  • T = Tuesday
  • W = Wednesday
  • R = Thursday
  • F = Friday

Where is my class located?

See our Campus Map for building names and locations.

  • MM – McNally Main at 923 Robie St. The main section of the McNally building parallel to Robie St. 
  • MM TAUD – McNally Theatre Auditorium. On the first floor of McNally Main, MM113 (in the building lobby).
  • MN – McNally North Wing. At the north end of the McNally Building, next to the Science building. You can find the pedway to the Science building on the MN third floor.
  • MS – McNally South Wing. At the south end of the McNally building. You can find the pedway to the Loyola building on the MS first floor.
  • ME – McNally East Wing. This section of the McNally building faces the quad. You can enter through the quad or near the Campus Security desk on the basement floor of McNally Main.
  • LA – Loyola Academic. This building connects to McNally, the Sobey building and residences.
  • SB – Sobey School of Business at 903 Robie St. This building connects to Loyola Academic.
  • S – Science Building. This building near the corner of Robie & Inglis Street connects to McNally and the Atrium.
  • AT – Atrium. This campus hub connects to the Patrick Power Library, Science and McNally buildings.
  • B – Burke Building. Enter via Inglis St or the quad. Includes Burke Theatres A & B (B TH-A & B TH-B).
  • EGN - Engineering Building. 960 Tower Rd.

View Classroom Codes for classroom and exam names and locations.

How are my classes being delivered?

The official descriptions are as follows:

  • Synchronous - Synchronous Learning means instruction takes place in real-time and requires student presence.  Courses are delivered entirely online using a variety of online collaboration tools and can therefore be taken by students from remote geographical locations.  The instructor and students meet online as a group, at regularly scheduled times using video-conferencing software.  Tests and exams may take place either in person or via online tools during the specified times.
  • Asynchronous - Asynchronous Learning means instruction is available for students to access at a time that works best for them. Courses take place entirely online by way of various digital teaching and learning tools.  Learning activities are organized with a regular schedule for students to follow, and there may be deadlines for completing the modules.  Students take their tests and exams either in person or entirely online and final exams may be scheduled at a specific time in some courses.  This format allows students and faculty to connect from all over the world, across borders and time zones.
  • Online Learning (Web) - Online Learning means all instruction and interaction is fully online (synchronous or asynchronous).  Courses may be multi-modal blending synchronous and asynchronous methods and tools or use only one online mode as per the course syllabus.  Assignments, projects, tests, and exams are done entirely online.  Online learning provides increased access to students in remote geographic locations and in different time zones.
  • Hybrid Learning - Hybrid Learning means a blend of online and in-person instruction (online instruction is synchronous or asynchronous).  Courses combine face-to-face, campus-based classroom instruction with online learning.  Hybrid courses may include virtual learning activities such as video lectures, online discussions, and other synchronous or asynchronous elements. Hybrid learning expands access to the courses, while still enabling social connections and opportunities for feedback.
  • Hyflex Learning (Dual Mode) - Hyflex Learning means instruction is available online and in-person, and students can move between online and in-person. Courses offered under this mode are held at regularly scheduled times in a particular on-campus location that is equipped to let students in remote locations have simultaneous virtual access to the class in real-time.
  • In-Person Learning (On Campus) - In-Person Learning means all instruction takes place in an in-person setting.  Courses are typically taught in a physical classroom space at a prescribed time located on campus.  In-person learning does not provide options for online or hybrid learning.

What happens if I drop a class?

If you decide to drop a course after the deadline, there may be financial and academic consequences.

 

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