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SOLUS Central: Managing Academics

 

Here you can find information on how to access your academic related data on SOLUS.

Click below to find out how to add, drop and swap classes and to view your timetable, grades, and unofficial transcript.

For general inquiries please contact solus@queensu.ca

 

Academic Planner
  • 1. In the main page of SOLUS, click on the 'other academic...' dropdown box and select 'Academic Planner'. Click the go button.

    1. In the main page of SOLUS, click on the 'other academic...' dropdown box and select 'Academic Planner'. Click the go button.

  • 2. Click the 'Browse Course Catalog' to view the courses you are able to add to your planner
  • 3. Check the applicable courses then click 'Add to Planner' to put those courses into your planner. For more information on a course such as the description, or prerequisites, click on the course name.
Academic Planner
Apply for Graduation
  • 1. From the 'other academic...' drop-down box, select 'Apply for Graduation' and click the 'Go' button
  • 2. Select the program that you wish to apply for graduation in
  • 3. Select the 'Expected Graduation Term' and click 'Continue'.
  • 4. Select whether you will be attending the ceremony in person, whether you would like your degree to be mailed to your primary address on SOLUS, or if you will pick it up in person from the Office of the University Registrar front desk sometime after the ceremony. If your diploma is a BA or BAH, you will select the language to be in either English or Latin. Click the 'Continue' button.
  • 5. Review all details of your application and when you are sure they are correct, click 'Submit Application' and wait for the prompt that you were successful.
  • 6. The 'Submit Confirmation' page will display when the 'Application for Graduation' is successful

    6. The 'Submit Confirmation' page will display when the 'Application for Graduation' is successful

Apply for Graduation
Class Schedule
  • 1. From the 'other academic...' dropdown box, select 'Class Schedule' and click the go button.
  • 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.
Class Schedule
Course History
  • On your SOLUS main page, under the ‘Academics’ section, click on the ‘other academic…’ dropdown menu;
  • ‘Course History’ will be the 5th menu item listed. Click on it, then click on the ‘Go’ icon;
  • From this screen, you will be able to view your complete course history at Queen's, listing each by:
    • Course Name / Number
    • Description
    • Term
    • Grade
    • # of Units
  • The course list may also be sorted by any of the aforementioned categories
Enrolment Appointments
  • 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.

Enrollment Appointments
Enrolment Verification
  • 1. On the main page of SOLUS, click on the 'other academic...' dropdown box and select 'Enrollment Verification'. Click the go button.
  • 2. Select the appropriate year then click retrieve to load your enrollment verification WARNING: The enrollment verification will appear in a new window, so make sure you do not have pop-ups blocked.
Enrolment Verification
Enrolment: Add Classes
  • 1. From under 'Academics' select the link that says 'Enroll'.
  • 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'.
  • 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'.
  • After reviewing the Class Detail click the: 1. Select Class button to add this course or, 2. View Search Results button to return to the Search Results page.
  • Optional - If the class requires it, select a laboratory or tutorial section to accompany the lecture and then click the Next button to continue.
  • 1. Confirm the time of class and review any other important class information. 2. Click the Next button to continue.
  • The class will be 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.
  • This page confirms the details for the course. To secure your place in the course, click the Finish Enrolling button
  • If there are no errors, the course will be added to your schedule.
Enrollment: Add Classes
Enrolment: Drop Classes
  • 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'.
  • 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'.
  • 5. If there were no errors, the class will now be removed from your schedule.
Enrollment: Drop Classes
Enrolment: Edit
  • 1. On the main page of SOLUS, click on the 'other academic...' dropdown box and select 'Enrollment: Edit'. Click the go button.

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

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

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

  • 3. Select the new tutorial/lab you want then click 'Next'.

    3. Select the new tutorial/lab you want then click 'Next'.

  • 4. Confirm the new details of the class, and when ready, click 'Next'. If successful, your schedule will be updated accordingly.

    4. Confirm the new details of the class, and when ready, click 'Next'. If successful, your schedule will be updated accordingly.

Enrollment: Edit
Enrolment: Swap Classes
  • 1. On the main page of SOLUS, click on the 'other academic...' dropdown box and select 'Enrollment: Swap'. Click the go button.

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

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

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

  • 3. Select the class you wish to remove from your schedule, then either search for a new course, select one from your shopping cart, or enter class number into the lower box to replace that class with.

    3. Select the class you wish to remove from your schedule, then either search for a new course, select one from your shopping cart, or enter class number into the lower box to replace that class with.

  • 4. Once you've selected a class, you will be asked to confirm your choice. Click 'Finish Swapping' to continue and if successful, the first course will be removed from your schedule and the second one added.

    4. Once you've selected a class, you will be asked to confirm your choice. Click 'Finish Swapping' to continue and if successful, the first course will be removed from your schedule and the second one added.

Enrollment: Swap Classes
Exam Schedule
  • On your SOLUS main page, under the ‘Academics’ section, click on the ‘other academic…’ dropdown menu;
  • ‘Exam Schedule’ will be the 11th menu item listed. Click on it, then click on the ‘Go’ icon;
  • From this screen, you will be able to view your Exam Timetable listing any centrally scheduled exam sittings.
Grades
  • 1. On the main page of SOLUS, click on the 'other academic...' dropdown box and select 'Grades'. Click the Go icon to the right of the menu.
  • 2. Select the desired term and click 'Continue'.
  • 3. Click the 'Grade Distribution' button at the top to access the grade distribution report for all of your courses that term. It will open in a new window.
Grade Distribution Report
Program / Plan Selection

 

  • On your SOLUS main page, under the ‘Academics’ section, click on the ‘other academic…’ dropdown menu;
  • ‘Program / Plan Selection’ will be the 13th menu item listed. Click on it, then click on the ‘Go’ icon;
  • From this screen, you will be able to select the Program you want (e.g: General Arts and Science)
  • Next, click the 'Look Up Academic Program' button, then click on the specific Degree program you want (e.g: BA, BSC, etc.)
  • Click the 'Look Up Academic Plan' button, then click on the specific Plan program you want (e.g: DEVS-G-BA, PHIL-M-BAH, etc..). Confirm your selection before proceeding.
  • Click on the 'Continue' button to view the status of your application.
  • If you did not receive immediate acceptance ('Pending' status), this means that you will have been placed on a waiting list for your selection. In this case, you will need to add an alternate program  / plan as a second choice
    • If you receive an acceptance for your first choice, you will be removed from your alternate selection

Program / Plan Selection

Transcript: Request Official
  • 1. On the main page of SOLUS, click on the 'other academic...' dropdown box and select 'Transcript: Request Official'. Click the go button.

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

  • 2. A) Select if you want the transcript printed immediately, or wait to reflect term grades or reflect degree conferral. B) Choose if you want Canada Post mail, FedEx courier, or to pick up from the University Registrar's Office. C) If you are sending direct to an external agency, include their name, and phone number, as well as a reference number if available. If sending to yourself please fill in your own phone number. D) Enter an address for the transcript to be sent to.

    2. A) Select if you want the transcript printed immediately, or wait to reflect term grades or reflect degree conferral.

        B) Choose if you want Canada Post mail, FedEx courier, or to pick up from the University Registrar's Office.

        C) If you are sending direct to an external agency, include their name, and phone number, as well as a reference number if available. If sending to yourself please fill in your own phone number.

        D) Enter an address for the transcript to be sent to.

  • 3. Confirm all address information is correct, then when you are ready to proceed, click 'Process Request' to be taken to the payment processing page.

    3. Confirm all address information is correct, then when you are ready to proceed, click 'Process Request' to be taken to the payment processing page.

  • 4. Fill in your payment details then click "Pay with your Credit Card" to finalize the transaction.

    4. Fill in your payment details then click "Pay with your Credit Card" to finalize the transaction.

Transcript: Request Official
Transcript: View Official
  • 1. On the main page of SOLUS, click on the 'other academic...' dropdown box and select 'Transcript: View Official Reqs'. Click the go button.

    1. On the main page of SOLUS, click on the 'other academic...' dropdown box and select 'Transcript: View Official Reqs'. Click the go button.

  • 2. Here all of your official transcript requests will be displayed. Including FedEx tracking numbers if you ordered them via courier. Transcript order requests are processed by the Office of the University Registrar in 2 - 3 business days.

    2. Here all of your official transcript requests will be displayed. Including FedEx tracking numbers if you ordered them via courier. Transcript order requests are processed by the Office of the University Registrar in 2 - 3 business days.

Transcript: View Official
Transcript: View Unofficial
  • 1. On the main page of SOLUS, click on the 'other academic...' dropdown box and select 'Transcript: View Unofficial'. Click the go button.

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

  • 2. Ensure 'Unofficial Transcript' is selected from 'Report Type' then click 'View Report'. SOLUS will generate your unofficial transcript and display it in a pop-up.

    2. Ensure 'Unofficial Transcript' is selected from 'Report Type' then click 'View Report'. SOLUS will generate your unofficial transcript and display it in a pop-up.

Transcript: View Unofficial
Transfer Credit Report
  • 1. On the main page of SOLUS, click on the 'other academic...' dropdown box and select 'Transfer Credit: Report'. Click the go button.

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

  • 2. You will be taken to a page to view all transfer credits including courses taken at other institutions, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, etc.

    2. You will be taken to a page to view all transfer credits including courses taken at other institutions, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, etc.

Transfer Credit Report
What-If Report
  • 1. On the main page of SOLUS, click on the 'other academic...' dropdown box and select 'What If Report'. Click the go button.

    1. On the main page of SOLUS, click on the 'other academic...' dropdown box and select 'What If Report'. Click the go button.

  • 2. Click 'Create New Report' or click one of your previously generated reports to view them.

    2. Click 'Create New Report' or click one of your previously generated reports to view them.

  • 3. If necessary, select different programs to compare how your current credits would fulfill various degree plans. You can also add courses from the course catalog to see how that reflects in the degree plans. When you are ready, click 'Submit Request' to generate your What If Report.

    3. If necessary, select different programs to compare how your current credits would fulfill various degree plans. You can also add courses from the course catalog to see how that reflects in the degree plans. When you are ready, click 'Submit Request' to generate your What If Report.

What-If Report