About UBC courses
Before registering for a course, it is important to check the Course Schedule to learn how the course is being delivered. At UBC, a single course may include multiple instructional formats, such as lectures, labs, seminars, or other activity types.
Review the guide to UBC classes to learn about course formats and assessment at UBC.
How UBC courses are delivered
In the Course Schedule in Workday, each course activity will show a “Mode of Delivery”, which describes how each individual component (e.g., lecture, lab, tutorial, discussion) within a course is going to be delivered.
UBC offers the following course modes of delivery for the 2025/26 academic year:
- In-Person: The course activity takes place in-person.
- Online: The course activity is fully online and does not require any in-person attendance to complete.
- Hybrid: The course activity has a mixture of mandatory in-person and online activities as designed by the instructor.
- Multi-Access: The course activity gives students the choice to attend either in person or online, as designed by the instructor.
Make sure to check the “Notes” of each course activity on the Course Schedule to confirm how the course will be delivered. When the term begins, read the syllabus for the most up-to-date and accurate course information.
Confirm the Mode of Delivery for all the courses on your worklist before registering. The Course Schedule may continue to change up until the registration date.
Registering for courses
You’ll receive your registration date and time by email about 2 weeks before your registration opens. Learn how to create your saved schedule and prepare for your course registration.
If you have questions
If you’re having problems with registration, read the Workday tutorials first.
If you still have questions, please connect with your Enrolment Services Advisor.