Please read the following registration policies and procedures completely before registering:
Step 1: Apply for admission
Step 2: Set up a UBNet account
Step 3: Register for classes
Step 4: Confirm your registration
Step 5: Pay for classes
Step 6: Starting classes
Step 7: Dropping a course
STEP 1: Apply For Admission
To register online you must be admitted into an academic program. Students who only want to take individual courses without completing a degree at UB must submit a Special Student Application Form. For more information vist our Getting Started page.
Step 2: Set Up Your UBNET Account
In order to register online, you will need to have your UBNET username and password.
- To set up a new UBNET account, visit UBNet and select “New UBNET Account” on the left. You MUST wait 24 hours after setting up your UBNET account to be eligible to register.
- If you have a UBNET account and you cannot login or do not remember your UBNET username and password, visit UBNet and select “Reset Password” on the left, and you will immediately receive a new password and your current username on your screen – print and save for future reference.
- You MUST wait 24 hours after setting up your UBNET account to be eligible to register.
- If you need help setting up your UBNet account, contact the UB Help Desk at 203-576-4606.
You can use your UBNET username & password to access myUB (where you check your UB email, access UB's online library, and enter Canvas):
STEP 3: Register For Classes
Registration is limited for all courses. Advance registration is strongly recommended. Specific course information can be found on the Online Course Schedule, which lists all online courses offered for the semester. To register:
- You MUST wait 24 hours after setting up your UBNET account to be eligible to register.
- Follow these Online Registration Instructions (PDF)
- If you need help with registration, contact the UB Help Desk 203-576-4606 or contact your advisor.
STEP 4: Confirm Your Registration & Check Your Course Schedule
Students will not receive written confirmation of registration. To confirm your registration:
- While in myUB, click on "Academic Profile" under Webadvisor
- Click on "My Class Schedule"
- The courses you have successfully registered for will be listed
STEP 5: Pay For Classes
Students are required to pay in full PRIOR to the first day of class and may NOT receive a bill before the course starts. To learn about tuition & payment options:
- Tuition and course fees:
The tuition and fees for each program can be found on the Online Course Schedule - To learn about payment options:
Payment options
STEP 6: Starting Classes
Prior to starting classes, students should carefully read the following information:
- Check your your course schedule for course start dates & order your textbooks, found on the Online Course Schedule.
- Login to myUB regularly to check your UB email & access Canvas. Read the online course instructions for more information on taking UB online courses.
- Online orientation: New students will receive an email one week prior to their first online course with Orientation instructions. Students only need to complete the Orientation once, prior to their first online course.
- Cancellation policy: UB reserves the right to cancel or reschedule courses, and to change instructors. Courses may be canceled prior to the course start date if less than the required minimum number of students are registered. If a course is canceled or rescheduled, students should contact their academic advisor immediately for assistance.
STEP 7: Dropping A Course
Read the following information carefully prior to dropping a course:
- To drop a course
Students can drop courses online through Webadvisor, and should also notify their advisor. All drops are subject to a semester registration fee and a course drop fee, and after a course begins are subject to a loss of tuition (see Tuition & Course Fees in Step 5).
- Students utilizing Financial Aid should contact the Financial Aid office prior to dropping a course to determine the effect on their financial aid status!
- For Add/Drop deadlines and other questions, students should contact their academic advisor.
- To Drop A Course:
To drop an online course, login to myUB and go to Webadvisor on the right.
- Incomplete coursework
Students unable to complete coursework during the official course dates may be eligible for an incomplete (refer to the Incomplete Grade Policy in the UB Catalog). Students should contact their academic advisor and instructor for assistance.