It is each student’s sole responsibility to ensure their registration status is correct by reviewing their timetable to confirm that registration activity was successful.
Students must also:
Visit the Registration Guide for more information.
Students are required to attend the first class meeting of each course. If a student does not attend and does not contact the instructor prior to the first class with a satisfactory explanation, they forfeit their seat in the course and may be de-registered. Beyond the first class meeting, regular attendance is expected of students in all classes (including lectures, laboratories, seminars, etc.) and some programs may have specific attendance requirements. Students who are unavoidably absent because of illness or disability are expected to contact their instructor as soon as possible.
The College reserves the right to limit attendance, and to limit the registration in or to cancel or revise any of the courses listed.
A student is considered to be full-time when enrolled in at least 60% of a full course load for their program of studies. This measure is also used to support eligibility for financial aid.
Some external agencies may set different requirements and guidelines (e.g., Canada Customs and Revenue requires students to be enrolled in a minimum of 10 hours per week).
Students may not register in classes that overlap or create time conflicts. To avoid delays at registration, students should consult the current term Academic Schedule and register in courses as soon as possible.
During registration, the maximum number of credits in which a student may register is 18.0 (six course equivalents), or 22.0 for students with a cumulative GPA of greater than 6.0, unless specified by program requirements. Most courses carry a credit load of 3.0 credits; some courses carry more and some carry fewer.
Students wishing to register in more than the maximum credits allowed must obtain approval of the dean.
A student may not maintain registration in more than one section of a course offering in a term or session.
Admission to the College and/or a program does not constitute a guarantee that a student will be able to register for any specific course in a given term.
The College may place holds on a student’s registration privileges owing to outstanding fees, academic or non-academic offences, etc. Students should contact the Registration Department if they have questions about their registration hold.
Registration in some course sections may be restricted to students based on program, year of study, etc.
Camosun College uses an online registration system called myCamosun. myCamosun provides services for students to check available course offerings and timetables, establish academic plans, self-register in classes, pay fees, view grades, update personal contact information, and provides information relevant to each registration period.
Students who are required to register in courses using myCamosun will be provided access and instructions on using myCamosun prior to their first registration period.
Students who are not required to use myCamosun will be notified.
For each academic term, most new and continuing students are required to pay a $175 non-refundable registration deposit:
This registration deposit is not an additional fee, and is applied to the total fees owing for that academic period.
For information on International Student deposits, please see the Camosun International website.
Note Payment of a registration deposit does not guarantee entry to courses as this is dependent upon academic prerequisites and upon the availability of seats.
It is necessary to assign different registration dates to students according to the following guidelines:
Course prerequisites and corequisites must be met where applicable, and students are responsible to ensure they have met the prerequisites and corequisites for each course prior to registration.
Courses that must be taken before registration into the desired course. Course prerequisites require a minimum grade of “C” unless otherwise noted. If the prerequisites for a course have not been completed, students will be automatically withdrawn from that course.
Courses that must be taken at the same time as the courses that require them. On myCamosun, students must register for corequisite courses at the same time as the course that requires them. If a student decides to withdraw from a co-requisite, they must also withdraw from the related course.
Students may possess some educational experience that provides much of the background usually acquired in a prerequisite or corequisite to a particular course. In such cases, the student may seek the permission of the School or Centre to waive the prerequisite(s) and/or corequisite(s) for that course.
Application for a prerequisite/corequisite waiver must be made through the department offering the course. If the Prerequisite Waiver is granted, a student may register in a course without having completed the prerequisite(s) and/ or corequisite(s). Course prerequisite assessments are course-and term-specific and do not provide entry to other courses with the same prerequisite, and students do not receive credit for the waived prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s). Course prerequisite waivers are course and term-specific. They do not provide entry to other courses with the same prerequisite or to the same course in a different term.
If a prerequisite or corequisite course is specifically required in a program or major, the student must register in and successfully complete it at some point unless a substitution has been approved by the Dean.
Course Audit - General Interest registration is for those individuals who are interested in taking a credit course for general interest only, and who have no intention of completing course work or writing exams for the audited course. Students auditing a course for general interest only:
An audit student is one who participates in a credit course while concurrently enrolled in other credit classes. Current students auditing courses must be aware of the following:
Audit student:
In the event that a preferred course is full, students should:
Students may add themselves to one waitlist per course if that course is full. Students will be notified by email if a seat becomes available, and will have until 11:59pm the next day to register into the course. Those who choose not to register will be removed from the waitlist.
During the first week of classes, waitlisted students should contact the instructor to express interest, attend class if possible/permitted, and participate as directed by the instructor. Students may be removed from a waitlist at the discretion of the instructor if the waitlisted student has not made contact or attended classes from the first day. Available seats will continue to be offered by email every 24 hours until the add and drop deadlines.
See important dates for a listing off all academic and financial dates and deadlines
Regular online course registration continues up until 11:59pm of the add and drop deadline.
A student may add a course after the add and drop deadline; however, a ‘Request to Add a Course After Deadlines’ form must be authorized by both the instructor and the Dean (or Dean’s designate) and then submitted to the appropriate school office.
Self-paced Academic Upgrading courses may accept students throughout the term after the start of classes, with permission of the school using the Self-Paced Course Registration Authorization form.
Students can drop courses with 100% refund or 80% refund, less the non-refundable registration deposit, based on the financial dates and deadlines.
Students who fail to drop prior to the deadline will be required to pay outstanding fees; or, if paid, will not receive a refund.
International Students
International students who wish to drop are required to consult with an International Advisor.
Financial Aid recipients
Students receiving student loans are advised to consult with a Financial Aid Advisor prior to withdrawing. Student loans may be affected by withdrawals when students fail to maintain enrolment in at least 60% of a full course load.
Camosun College recognizes that students may need to withdraw from courses. The Withdrawal Period begins the day after the Add/Drop Deadline and continues until the post deadline date. Students wishing to officially withdraw from a course before this deadline may do so through myCamosun.
A “W” (withdrawal) status will be entered on the student’s record to indicate an official withdrawal has taken place. Withdrawing from credit courses does not affect grade point averages (GPA) provided students officially withdraw before the deadline.
Withdrawals will not be permitted after the withdrawal deadline date. Students who do not officially withdraw prior to the published deadlines, and who fail to successfully complete required course work, will be assigned the final grade earned.
Note Students are recommended to assess the impact of adding/dropping courses, as it may affect completion of Camosun programs or transfer to another institution. Students may wish to consult with Academic Advisors or program Chairs. Adding/dropping courses during the academic year may also jeopardize student eligibility to continue to receive financial aid during that year. It is imperative that students receiving assistance consult the Financial Aid and Awards office before any drop of courses, or change of program.
Students who have serious medical or compassionate circumstances may apply for a late drop and possible tuition refund. Requests will normally only be considered up to the last day of instructional activity (prior to final exams). Please Refer to the policy and form for more information.
See also Refund Policy under Fees and Financial Policies and Procedures.