Registration and Payment

How to Enrol

Follow these easy steps to enrol in CPE courses.

Select the course or program you would like to register for on the Courses and Programs page.

Click the Register Now or Apply Now button at the top of the overview banner. A new page will open on UBCO’s Lifelong Learning registration system to process your registration. If no current sections are available, sign up for course updates to receive notifications when enrollment reopens.

Please note: If a course has an application process, you must apply before you can enrol in the specific course. Please check the requirements section for more detailed information on program or course eligibility. 

Register online 24 hours a day, seven days a week via our Lifelong Learning registration system using your Visa®, Visa® Debit, Mastercard® or American Express®. You need to create a profile in our system before we can process your course registration.

  1. Add items to your shopping cart.
  2. Click on the shopping cart icon to review items and begin the checkout process.
  3. You will be prompted to log in to your account or create a new account. Get step-by-step instructions on how to log in or create an account.
  4. After you have logged in or created a new account, follow the steps in the cart to complete your purchase.

Once you click the ‘Enroll’ button, you will be taken to a new page with the option to sign in or register for a new UBCO’s Canvas Catalog account. You must have a UBCO’s Canvas Catalog account or a UBC Campus-wide Login (CWL) to continue the registration process.

If you already have an account, select the ‘Sign in here’ button to continue the registration process and sign in using either your UBCO’s Canvas Catalog or CWL account.

If you do not have an account, complete your information where prompted, and click ‘Register New Account’ to register for a UBCO’s Canvas Catalog account. A verification email will be sent to the email address you provided. You must verify your account before you can access your courses.

  • Please note that some courses require a CWL account. This will be specified in the course details. For more information on creating a CWL account, please see these instructions.

Once you have signed in with your UBCO’s Canvas Catalog or CWL account, you will be brought to the checkout page. If you have a coupon code, enter it in the “Promotion Code” field and select ‘Apply’ before proceeding to payment.

Click the ‘Pay and Enroll’ button to continue.

    • Please note, if the course is free, you can directly ‘Enrol’ into the course and skip the payment steps.

Once the secure payment screen loads, enter your payment information, including billing address and contact information, to complete your registration. Once all the details are filled in, select ‘Continue’ to process your payment and finalize your registration.

You are now successfully enrolled in the course. An email will be sent automatically to the email address you provided to confirm your registration.

Payment Policies

All fees are payable in Canadian dollars and are due before the start date of your course or program. Payment for our courses is made using VISA or Mastercard through our online system. Other payment methods may be available only for select courses and programs —please check the additional information section on the course details page before reaching out to the unit responsible for your course or program. Your registration is complete when we receive your full fee payment.

Special offers and discounts cannot be retroactively applied to completed transactions.

Please review your course details to review what is included in your course fee, including course materials, textbooks and taxes. Not all courses are subjected to tax. Where tax is applicable, it is included in the registration fee.

Refunds and Withdrawals

To withdraw from an offering and obtain a full refund, cancellations must occur at least 28 business days before the start date. Refunds are not issued for cancellations made within 28 business days of the start date.

Cancellations

We are sometimes forced to cancel courses due to insufficient enrolment or other reasons. If this happens, we offer a full refund and send it to you automatically.

Financial Assistance

Financial support is not available for Continuing and Professional Education courses and programs at this time. Specific programs or courses may provide financial assistance. Please contact your course or program administrator to inquire.

Proof of Enrolment

An email notification will be sent to the email address provided upon registration. Unofficial transcripts can be printed from your UBCO’s Canvas Catalog dashboard.

Learn more on how to access your unofficial transcript