Once you have selected your courses you will need to build a class schedule. Tools for creating your schedule are found on the MyTrent portal in the 'Register' tab under the 'Courses' section.
- Where to find which courses are offered this semester/year
- How to build a class schedule
- Troubleshooting conflicting course times
Where to find which courses are offered this semester/year
The Academic Timetable contains all of the information needed to understand which courses are offered online (web-based) or in-person at the Peterborough and Durham GTA campuses, along with when and where they will be offered. The Academic Timetable is a great tool to use when you simply want to see a list of courses that are offered filtered by term, campus, and department.
Confused by the Trent acronyms? Check out the glossary of terms that are good to know, prepared by the Office of the Registrar https://www.trentu.ca/registrar/academic-timetable/good-know
| Academic Session | Academic Timetable Released |
| Fall/Winter Academic Year | May |
| Summer Session | February |
If a course that you were planning to take is not listed in the Academic Timetable it may not be offered in that year. You can speak to the host Academic Department directly about their plans for course offerings.
How to build a class schedule
Video Tutorial: How to Find Courses in Self-Service
This is the first video in a three-part series that takes you through the key steps for course registration in the self-service system: finding courses in self-service, adding courses to your schedule, and registering for courses.
In this video, we will demonstrate how to find courses using the Course Catalog on Self-Service, in conjunction with the Academic Timetable and Academic Calendar. Please use the system to find current course availability as this video serves as an example only.
Video Tutorial: How to Add Section to Schedule in Self-Service
This is the second video in a three-part series that takes you through the key steps for course registration in the self-service system: finding courses in self-service, adding courses to your schedule, and registering for courses.
In this video, we will show you how to add course sections to your schedule in Self-Service. Please use the system to find current course availability as this video serves as an example only.
Video Tutorial: How to Register for Courses in Self-Service
This is the final video in a three-part series that takes you through the key steps for course registration in the self-service system: finding courses in self-service, adding courses to your schedule, and registering for courses.
In this video, we will review the final steps to register for courses in self-service. Please use the system to find current course availability as this video serves as an example only.
This videos in this series were recorded in 2023, so please check the Trent website for current dates for course registration.
If you are experiencing any issues with the Student Planning System (Self-Service), please take a screenshot of the error messages you are receiving and email registrar@trentu.ca
You can create a manual class schedule using the Academic Timetable (http://www.trentu.ca/timetable) with one of the templates provided by Academic Skills (https://www.trentu.ca/academicskills/how-guides/how-manage-your-time/time-management-tools)
Troubleshooting conflicting course times
Consult the Academic Timetable to double check if there is another section in the course that does not conflict with the other course. If the error message persists, and the courses do not conflict, send a screenshot of the error message to the Office of the Registrar registrar@trentu.ca.