Welcome to Luther College at the University of Regina!

☐ Activate your UR Self-Service account. Click here.

Your USER ID is your U of R student number, and your PIN is your birthdate (DDMMYY). You will be prompted to change your pin and add a security question. Problems? Call the Information Services  Help Desk at 1-306-585-4685. For more information about your U of R student accounts, please visit: Accounts, Logins and Passwords | University of Regina.

☐ Enter your Social Insurance Number (SIN).

Prior to your advising appointment, we ask that you to enter your social insurance number (SIN) into UR Self-Service. The University of Regina requires students to provide their SIN for tax purposes. Please note that a hold will be placed on your account that will prevent registration if you do not securely provide your SIN to the U of R. You can submit your SIN online on UR Self-Service. Please log in and select Social Insurance Number Change Information, under the Personal Information menu. If you do not have a SIN and plan to register for classes, you must apply for one as soon as possible through Service Canada.

☐  Set-up your email account.

All U of R email communication will be sent to a @uregina.ca email address assigned when you are admitted. Your email will be available one day after you accept you offer. As a new student, you will need to find your username and activate your account. For more information, or to set up your device with M365, please visit: M365 Hub | University of Regina. Remember to check this account regularly, or even better, forward it to your personal email account! For more information about your U of R student accounts, please visit: Accounts, Logins and Passwords | University of Regina.

☐  Set-up Microsoft Authenticator.

Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) will be mandatory for all student M365 accounts. Please follow the set-up instructions here.

☐  Meet with your Luther Academic Advisor.

They can help you choose the courses that best meet your program requirements. If you aren’t sure what degree or program to follow, they will help you with that, too. Please email (Luther.Registration@uregina.ca) or call the Academic Office at (306) 585-5444 to book an appointment.

☐  Register for courses.

You can register for courses during  your advising appointment, or online at UR Self-Service on your assigned day to register. You may also leave your registration plan with Luther’s Academic Office to be processed on your registration day. You can visit this link for more information on course registration: Quick Guide to Class Registration | University of Regina. Please note that if you have not yet entered your Social Insurance Number (SIN) in UR Self-Service, you will not be able to register for courses (see above for instructions on how to enter it securely).

☐  Final transcripts.

Remember to share your final high school transcripts with the University of Regina through the MyCreds portal by choosing the University of Regina from the organization drop-down menu. Please see this webpage for information and help with this process: Obtaining Your Transcripts | University of Regina.

☐  Did you take IB or AP courses?

Discuss with your advisor the possibility of transfer credit.  Arrange for official transcripts to be sent to the University of Regina. Please see this webpage for information and help with this process: Obtaining Your Transcripts | University of Regina.

☐  Apply to live in Luther’s residence, The Student Village at Luther College. 

For more information, visit www.luthercollege.edu/residence. Call 1-306-585-5333 or email luther.residence@uregina.ca for details and/or to arrange a tour.

☐  Apply for Awards.

Apply for Luther College awards online here: Scholarships & Bursaries. Our online application is open from March 15, 2025, to May 15, 2025. Awards are applied in the Fall semester tuition accounts.

☐  Financial Office.

For all financial questions regarding tuition fees, student loans, etc. please contact the Luther Financial Office at 1-306-585-5333 or luther.finance@uregina.ca.

☐  Pay your Tuition.

View your student financial account and pay your tuition in the student financial payment system (Touchnet). For more information on tuition and fees, please click here. For assistance, please contact the Luther College Financial Office (306-585-5333).

☐  Student ID Card.

A student ID card is required to borrow library materials, use the fitness centre, receive student discounts, write exams, and gain access to some campus events. Once you have registered for classes, you can request your student ID card in UR Self-Service: Obtaining a U of R Student Photo ID Card.

☐  Buy your parking or bus pass.

Parking permits are available at Parking Services. For public transit options (UPass Program), please visit the University of Regina Students’ Union (URSU) website. URSU is the U of R’s on-campus Transit Agent.

☐  Buy your textbooks.

View your textbook list online at UR Self-Service. Buy textbooks at University of Regina Campus Store. Textbook lists will be available closer to the start of the Fall 2025 semester.

☐  Know important university dates.

Semester dates, deadlines for adding and dropping courses, and fee payment are found in the University Calendar, on UR Self-Service under Drop Deadline Dates,  and at Academic Schedule. It is your responsibility to know these dates.

☐  UR Courses.

UR Courses is an online educational platform used by many instructors at the University of Regina. Login to UR Courses using your uregina.ca username and password, the same credentials used to access your uregina.ca e-mail. A student guide for UR Courses can be found here: Student Guides | UR Courses: Guides. For more information about your U of R student accounts, please visit Accounts, Logins, and Passwords | University of Regina.

☐  UPrep

Save the date! Luther’s University Preparation Program (UPrep) is Thursday, August 28^th, 2025. For more information and to register, please click here.

☐  Orientation.

U of R Orientation is on Friday, August 29^th. If you are interested in attending, please see here for more information: Orientation | University of Regina.

☐  Dropping Courses.

Not attending isn’t enough! If you have registered in classes and later decide not to attend, you must formally withdraw from your courses prior to the drop deadlines to avoid financial charges and possible failing grades. Thinking of adding/dropping a course during the semester? Check the deadlines beforehand on UR Self-Service under the Drop Deadline Dates.

☐  Health and Dental Plan.

All U of R students registered in 9 credits for Fall are automatically registered for this coverage. If you are covered under another plan, you must opt out. Visit URSU – Student Plans | Gallivan (mystudentplan.ca) for more details. Click “Online Forms” to find information on opting-out, opting-in, and re-enrolling.

☐  Visit the Online Student Central.

The Student Central is a great online resource for up-to-date information on campus, important dates, and information on student resources and supports. Click here to view the webpage.

☐  Register at the Centre for Student Accessibility (CSA).

This office serves and supports students with various needs (learning disabilities, medical conditions, injuries, etc.). To learn more or register with the CSA, call 1-306-337-2200, visit CSA in Paskwāw Tower room 119, or click here.

☐  Explore UR Path.

UR Path is your online guide to exploring your academic and professional growth by assisting you in finding opportunities through career exploration, volunteering, developing academic and professional skills, the University of Regina’s ambassador program, and co-operative education and internships. Click here to learn more and login.

☐  Apply for a Confirmation of Enrolment.

If you require a confirmation of enrolment, the University of Regina uses the MyCreds platform for requests. To learn more, please click here.

☐ Find your Classes and Explore Campus.

Please click here for a map of the U of R campus. A list of the buildings (A-Z) on campus can be found here. If you need visuals, please see the virtual tour series.

 

How to Contact Us:

Academic Office, LC 200, Luther College
Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Phone: 1-306-585-5444
Email: Luther.Registration@uregina.ca

Tatum Cruise, Registrar
Kathy Blais, Assistant Registrar
Shantel LaBar, Academic Services Coordinator

Dr. Derrek Eberts, Dean
Dr. Dorothy Lane, Assistant Dean
Samia Nawreen, Executive Assistant to the Dean

Academic Advising Contact Information

Tatum Cruise, College Registrar, and Kathy Blais, Assistant Registrar, are available throughout the year to meet with you. Please contact the Academic Office by phone at 306-585-5444 or by email at Luther.Registration@uregina.ca to schedule your appointment.

Student Responsibilities

• Get to know your Academic Advisor; work together to develop and implement attainable, short-term and long-term academic, personal and/or career goals.
• Schedule (and keep) appointments; make contact with an advisor each semester.
• Come prepared with questions and related material for discussion.
• Be an active learner by participating fully in advising meetings and asking questions if you do not understand an issue or have a specific concern.
• Become knowledgeable in the use of UR Self-Service, Degree Audit, UR Courses, etc.
• Become familiar with campus resources including, but not limited to: Counselling Services, Student Success Centre, Aboriginal Student Centre, Career Centre, Global Learning Centre, etc.
• Invest the appropriate time and energy in order to successfully complete coursework.
• Know important dates and deadlines (registration, drop/add, final exams, etc.) as listed in the Academic Calendar.
• Check your M365 for Students | University of Regina account on a regular basis.
• Accept responsibility for decisions and actions.
• Be open to considering ideas and recommendations made by your advisor.

Advisor Responsibilities

• Create an environment where mutual respect and trust allows students to define and achieve realistic academic goals, based on their interests, abilities, values and needs.
• Teach students how to navigate the learning and information systems of the University.
• Help students develop a holistic view of their academic plans in order to balance academic, personal and professional demands.
• Actively listen to student concerns/questions and provide appropriate support and information.
• Assist students with their decision-making skills and in assuming primary responsibility for their academic plan and its progress.
• Help students understand university policies, regulations and degree/program requirements (such as regulations surrounding course repeating, academic probation and plagiarism).
• Effectively communicate how and when to use student support services on campus, and make referrals to appropriate resources.
• Assist students in course selection and in creating academic plans that lead to successful progression to goal attainment, including graduation.
• Maintain the confidentiality of student records according to the freedom of information and protection of privacy legislation.
• Support student learning and diversity through non-biased, anti-oppressive interactions.

Goals of Advising Relationships

Transitioning and Adjusting to University

• Explore your academic and career interests.
• Explore interpersonal factors related to academic and career goals.
• Clarify your personal values, especially as they relate to academic and career choices.
• Assess your strengths and skills.
• Use multiple resources to maximize your undergraduate experience (advisors, study groups, student organizations, volunteering, electives, and student services).

Academic Exploration & Personal Development

• Focus your interests and study one of them in more depth.
• Continue assessing and developing your skills, strengths and interests.
• Explore connections between your interests and strengths and potential careers.
• Discuss opportunities for experiences that will help you clarify your goals.
• Discover how your interests and skills apply to the world of work.
• Research multiple career options to find the best fit.
• Be able to articulate what you are studying and why.

Transitioning out of College into Career or Graduate School

• Plan for graduation.
• Explore post-graduate opportunities (graduate school, careers, travel, etc.).