Spring 2026 Undergraduate Registration

As you prepare to register for your Spring term, please note the following dates and deadlines:

Key dates

Priority restrictions + releases

Going on exchange

Withdrawal process

Contact us for help

DatesDetails
Nov. 13 8:00 AMAll Fourth year and Capstone students can register
Nov. 17 8:00 AMAll Third year students can register
Nov. 19 8:00 AMAll Second year students can register
Nov. 21 8:00 AMAll First year/Foundation students can register
Nov. 24 8:00 AMDegree registration rules release (some exceptions apply)
Nov. 26 8:00 AMAll University registration rules release (some exceptions apply)
Nov. 28 8:00 AMStudio Overload registration access
Dec. 3All Unclassified and Visiting students can register
Jan. 2University opens after Winter closure
Jan. 12Spring 2026 classes begin
Jan. 20 by 11:59pm PSTDeadline to add/drop courses without tuition penalty
Jan. 27Deadline to pay tuition fees
March 17 by 4:30pm PSTDeadline to withdraw from classes

Restriction/priority rules are applied when certain courses are given first priority to the students that require them to complete their degree. Subsequently, the courses will be opened up to other students in the following releases:

  • Degree rule release: when students in the same program or degree stream can register
  • All University rule release: when students across all university program areas can register
  • The Spring 2026 Sections Priority + Release Schedule will be posted here soon

NOTE: Some courses and/or sections are excluded entirely from the priority releases - they are noted as such in the Spring 2026 Sections Priority + Release Schedule.

The schedule is subject to change, including time, day and faculty changes. Check the Student Planning site regularly for updates.

    If you need to withdraw from courses during the Spring term, please keep in mind the following dates and what they mean for your grades:

    • If you decide to withdraw from all courses before the start of the term (January 12), there will be no record of the courses on your transcript and you will be responsible for 25% of the tuition of one 3-credit class.
    • If you decide to withdraw from all courses after the term begins but before the end of the drop period (January 12 through January 20), you will be responsible for 25% of the tuition of one (1) of your courses. A "W" grade will be recorded on your transcript for this course and does not affect your GPA.
    • If you decide to withdraw from any courses (even from one course) after the drop period ends (January 20), a "W" grade will be recorded on your transcript for each withdrawn course and you will not be eligible for a refund. However, the "W" grade does not affect your GPA. Course withdrawal requests received after the withdrawal deadline (March 17) will result in a grade of "F" being assigned.

    Failure to pay your tuition fees by the tuition deadline will be treated as a withdrawal. You will be removed from your courses, a "W" grade will be recorded and you will be responsible for full tuition fees.

    If you are a third-year student on exchange, you do not need to register for Emily Carr courses for the term when you are abroad at a partner institution. While you are on exchange, you will still need to register for your returning term at Emily Carr.

    Get help with registration

    Need help from Academic Advising? Contact an advisor.

    Need help with paying tuition or fees? Contact cashier@ecuad.ca.

    Email and phone support for registration is available on registration opening days from the start of registration until 2:00 pm, and during regular office hours for the rest of the term. We are not able to accommodate walk-in support on registration release days. Contact us by email and phone at: reghelp@ecuad.ca or 604.844.3876.