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Registering with SOLUS:

Registration for Fall / Winter Terms

 

Enrolment for the 2016-2017 academic year begins on Monday, July 4th, 2016.

This webpage is designed to help you, step-by-step, as you select and enrol in your classes.

Please review the information in the section before proceeding.

Be sure to check the side navigation bar as well!
What is SOLUS?

On March 9th, 2011, Queen's University changed the way that we deliver online services to students and alumni - the SOLUS Student Centre.

SOLUS is a Gaelic word that means "knowledge and light". It also stands for "Student On Line University System."

Because many new students will not be familiar with the new system, we have prepared an easy to use tutorial that will explain how to access SOLUS, and how to order services from it.

Before you Begin
Your NetID

In order to login to the SOLUS Student Centre, you will be asked to provide your NetID and password.

Some alumni may not remember their NetID, while others may never have been issued one while they were students.

The NetID is an issued combination of letters and numbers which is unique to each student. Think of it as your individual passkey to unlocking online services from Queen's.

If you don't have a NetID, you can activate one by going to http://netid.queensu.ca/activate

This utility will require two things - one of which is your Student ID Number. If you do not remember your Student ID Number, you can contact the Office of the University Registrar at 613.533.2040, and our staff will be able to assist you.

If you have your NetID, and don't remember your password, you can do either of the following:

  • If you created your Challenge Questions and supplied an Alternate Email address, you can use the  Self Service Password Reset Tool
  • If you did not create your Challenge Questions and did not supply an Alternate Email address, you will have to contact the IT Support Centre at 613.533.6666 or complete the Online Help Form

 
Pop-Ups Welcome

If you are planning on printing forms from the SOLUS Student Centre, please ensure that your web browser (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Google Chrome) is set to allow pop-up windows.

SOLUS generates form requests by producing them in an Adobe pdf format in a new browser window. If your browser is set to block pop-ups, then your forms will not appear on your computer.

In order to help users be able to allow pop-ups, an instruction sheet has been produced that lists the steps involved. The document lists the steps for each of the web browser formats mentioned above, for both the Mac and PC computing environments:

http://www.queensu.ca/registrar/OURInfoCentre/how_to_allow_browser_popups_2.pdf                              
Logging in to the SOLUS Student Centre
  • 1. Navigate to https://www.my.queensu.ca and log in using your NetID and password.

    1. Navigate to https://www.my.queensu.ca and log in using your NetID and password.

  • 2. In the upper right hand corner, click on the banner labeled 'SOLUS' to access the Student Online University System.

    2. In the upper right hand corner, click on the banner labeled 'SOLUS' to access the Student Online University System.

Step 1: Your 'Enrolment Appointment'
  • 1. On the left side of the SOLUS Student Centre, under the enrolment dates section, select 'Details'

    1. On the left side of the SOLUS Student Centre, under the enrolment dates section, select 'Details'

  • 2. Check under 'Appointment Begins' to see the earliest you are allowed to begin enrolling in courses. You are able to enrol anytime between then and your 'Appointment Ends' date.

    2. Check under 'Appointment Begins' to see the earliest you are allowed to begin enrolling in courses. You are able to enrol anytime between then and your 'Appointment Ends' date.

Step 2: Choosing your Classes
  • 1. From under 'Academics' select the link that says 'Enroll'.

    1. From under 'Academics' select the link that says 'Enroll'.

  • 2. Select the term that you wish to add classes for then select 'Continue'.

    2. Select the term that you wish to add classes for then select 'Continue'.

  • 3. Enter in the class number if you know it and click 'Enter' to automatically add a course to your shopping cart. Otherwise, click 'Search'.

    3. Enter in the class number if you know it and click 'Enter' to automatically add a course to your shopping cart. Otherwise, click 'Search'.

  • 4. Select the desired course subject and specify any other search criteria if necessary, then click 'Search'.

    4. Select the desired course subject and specify any other search criteria if necessary, then click 'Search'.

  • 5. Click the section name to learn more about a class such as its description and prerequisites. When you are ready, click 'Select Class'.

    5. Click the section name to learn more about a class such as its description and prerequisites. When you are ready, click 'Select Class'.

  • 6. (Optional) If the class requires it, select a laboratory or tutorial section to accompany the lecture, then select 'Next' to continue.

    6. (Optional) If the class requires it, select a laboratory or tutorial section to accompany the lecture, then select 'Next' to continue.

  • 7. Confirm the time of the class and review any other important class information, then click 'Next' to continue.

    7. Confirm the time of the class and review any other important class information, then click 'Next' to continue.

  • 8. The class will then be added to your shopping cart ready for you to enroll. If you have a valid enrollment appointment, select 'Proceed to Step 2 of 3' to begin the enrollment process.

    8. The class will then be added to your shopping cart ready for you to enroll. If you have a valid enrollment appointment, select 'Proceed to Step 2 of 3' to begin the enrollment process.

  • 9. This screen confirms all the details of the course, when you are ready click 'Finish Enrolling' to secure your place in the course.

    9. This screen confirms all the details of the course, when you are ready click 'Finish Enrolling' to secure your place in the course.

  • 10. If there were no errors, the course will be added to your schedule.

    10. If there were no errors, the course will be added to your schedule.

Step 3: Dropping Classes
  • 1. On the main page of SOLUS, click on the 'other academic...' dropdown box and select 'Enrollment: Drop'. Click the go button.

    1. On the main page of SOLUS, click on the 'other academic...' dropdown box and select 'Enrollment: Drop'. Click the go button.

  • 2. Select the desired term and click 'Continue'.

    2. Select the desired term and click 'Continue'.

  • 3. Select the course(s) you wish to drop by checking the boxes beside them, then click 'Drop Selected Classes'

    3. Select the course(s) you wish to drop by checking the boxes beside them, then click 'Drop Selected Classes'

  • 4. Confirm you selected the correct courses, and when ready, click 'Finish Dropping'.

    4. Confirm you selected the correct courses, and when ready, click 'Finish Dropping'.

  • 5. If there were no errors, the class will now be removed from your schedule.

    5. If there were no errors, the class will now be removed from your schedule.

Enrolment: Drop Classes
Step 4: Viewing your Class Schedule
  • 1. From the 'other academic...' dropdown box, select 'Class Schedule' and click the go button.

    1. From the 'other academic...' dropdown box, select 'Class Schedule' and click the go button.

  • 2. Select the desired term then click 'Continue'

    2. Select the desired term then click 'Continue'

  • 3. All classes you are currently enrolled in will then be displayed in a list form. If you'd prefer a graphical schedule, click 'Weekly Calendar View' at the top.

    3. All classes you are currently enrolled in will then be displayed in a list form. If you'd prefer a graphical schedule, click 'Weekly Calendar View' at the top.

Step 5: Tracking your Fees Account
  • 1. Scroll down to the 'Finance' section, then from the 'other financial...' dropdown box select 'Account Activity'.

    1. Scroll down to the 'Finance' section, then from the 'other financial...' dropdown box select 'Account Activity'.

  • 2. The detailed list of all transactions related to your account will appear sorted by posting date. To scroll through all items posted in your date range, click the arrows to see the next page of information.

    2. The detailed list of all transactions related to your account will appear sorted by posting date. To scroll through all items posted in your date range, click the arrows to see the next page of information.