University Registrar

OFFICE OF THE

University Registrar

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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. Click on the Details link, under the Enrollment Dates section on the right side of the SOLUS Student Center, to view Enrollment Appointments.

    1. Click on the Details link, under the Enrollment Dates section on the right side of the SOLUS Student Center, to view Enrollment Appointments.

  • 2. In the Enrollment Appointments section, check under Appointment Begins to see the earliest date that you can begin enrolling in courses. You can enroll anytime between then and your Appointment Ends date.

    2. In the Enrollment Appointments section, check under Appointment Begins to see the earliest date that you can begin enrolling in courses. You can enroll anytime between then and your Appointment Ends date.

Step 2: Choosing your Classes
  • 1. In the Academics section of the SOLUS Student Center, click the Enroll link.

    1. In the Academics section of the SOLUS Student Center, click the Enroll link.

  • 2. Select the term that you will be adding courses to and then click the Continue button.

    2. Select the term that you will be adding courses to and then click the Continue button.

  • 3. There are two ways to add courses to your shopping cart. The first is to enter the Class Number, if you know it, and then click the Enter button. The second is to click the Search button.

    3. There are two ways to add courses to your shopping cart. The first is to enter the Class Number, if you know it, and then click the Enter button. The second is to click the Search button.

  • 4. Select the desired Course Subject, add at least one other Search Criteria, and click the Search button.

    4. Select the desired Course Subject, add at least one other Search Criteria, and click the Search button.

  • 5. Click on the Section Name link to learn more about a class such as course description and prerequisites.

    5. Click on the Section Name link to learn more about a class such as course description and prerequisites.

  • 6. Once you have reviewed the Class Detail, click the Select Class button to add this course. To return to the Search Results page, click the View Search Results button.

    6. Once you have reviewed the Class Detail, click the Select Class button to add this course. To return to the Search Results page, click the View Search Results button.

  • 7. Optional: If the class requires it, select a laboratory or tutorial section to accompany the lecture. Click the Next button to continue.

    7. Optional: If the class requires it, select a laboratory or tutorial section to accompany the lecture. Click the Next button to continue.

  • 8. Confirm the time of the class and review any other important class information. Click the Next button to continue.

    8. Confirm the time of the class and review any other important class information. Click the Next button to continue.

  • 9. The class has been added to your shopping cart, ready for you to enroll. If you have a valid Enrollment Appointment, click the Proceed to Step 2 of 3 button to begin the enrollment process.

    9. The class has been added to your shopping cart, ready for you to enroll. If you have a valid Enrollment Appointment, click the Proceed to Step 2 of 3 button to begin the enrollment process.

  • 10. This page confirms the details for the course. To secure your place in the course, click the Finish Enrolling button.

    10. This page confirms the details for the course. To secure your place in the course, click the Finish Enrolling button.

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

    11. 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 the Continue button.

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

  • 3. Select the course(s) you wish to drop by checking the box beside the course and then click the Drop Selected Classes button.

    3. Select the course(s) you wish to drop by checking the box beside the course and then click the Drop Selected Classes button.

  • 4. Confirm that you selected the correct course(s) and when ready, click the Finish Dropping button.

    4. Confirm that you selected the correct course(s) and when ready, click the Finish Dropping button.

  • 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. On the main page of SOLUS, click on the ‘other academic…’ dropdown box and select Class Schedule. Click the Go button.

    1. On the main page of SOLUS, click on the ‘other academic…’ dropdown box and select Class Schedule. Click the Go button.

  • 2. Select the desired term and then click the Continue button.

    2. Select the desired term and then click the Continue button.

  • 3. All classes that you are currently enrolled in will then be displayed in a list form. If you would prefer a graphical schedule, click the Weekly Calendar View option.

    3. All classes that you are currently enrolled in will then be displayed in a list form. If you would prefer a graphical schedule, click the Weekly Calendar View option.

Step 5: Tracking your Fees Account
  • 1. On the main page of SOLUS scroll down to the Finance section, click on the ‘other financial…’ dropdown box and select Account Activity. Click the Go button.

    1. On the main page of SOLUS scroll down to the Finance section, click on the ‘other financial…’ dropdown box and select Account Activity. Click the Go button.

  • 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.