Registration Steps and Important Dates
Visit the Course Offerings page to explore General Education (GenEd) and Degree Breadth electives available in the current or upcoming term.
AC Online students: You must select your General Education elective by visiting AC Online and completing the AC Online General Elective Selection Form.
Need any help at any point with your GenEd or Degree Breadth registration? Reach out to your GenEd/Degree Elective Coordinator
Important
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Returning students: You may register for a GenEd or Degree Breadth elective only after your tuition fees have been paid or deferred.
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New students: If your Level 1 program includes a GenEd or Degree Breadth elective, you may register once all conditions of your program offer have been met. This includes fee payment or deferral and any other admission requirements
Registration Periods
There are three time periods when you can select or register in an elective. Registering early increases your chances of getting your preferred course.
Stage 1: Course Selection Period
June 1 to July 12, 2026
- After paying or deferring your tuition fees, go to ACSIS and select your elective using the “Gen. Ed. or Program Electives” option.
- Only electives available to your program will be displayed.
- After this period closes, the Registrar’s Office assigns students to their selected courses.
Stage 2: Course Registration Period
August 10 to September 7, 2026
Stage 3: Late Registration
September 8 to September 18, 2026
- Registration through ACSIS is no longer available.
- Contact your School’s General Education Representative for assistance
Getting Exempted from a GenEd or Degree Breadth
- Exemptions: If you have received an exemption for your General Education elective or Degree Breadth elective, you do not need to make a selection or register.
- Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR): provides college course credits by recognizing relevant learning acquired through paid employment, community work, independent study, on the-job training, volunteering and travel and leisure activities. If you have work and life experience that align with Algonquin course learning requirements, you could be eligible to receive course credits based on those experiences.