The date and time of your registration each year is determined by your average from the previous session and your year standing. The current dates are available on the Registration Dates page. Please keep in mind that Enrolment Services will notify you of your individual date and time of registration about 1 week prior, and this will also be shown on your SSC.

Every student is responsible for their own registration by utilizing the online registration system, the Student Service Centre (SSC). If you have any questions or concerns about registration in non-KIN courses then you will need to reach out to the specific Department hosting that course.

Course conflicts, where the scheduled meeting times of two or more courses overlap, are strictly prohibited. This means that regardless of the format of the course—whether it’s in-person, online with synchronous sessions, or asynchronous—you cannot enroll in courses that have overlapping meeting times.

Students cannot register in KIN courses if they have not successfully completed prerequisite requirements. You should carefully check the UBC Calendar and KIN course descriptions below to determine the prerequisite and corequisite requirements for all KIN courses. Planning ahead is important.

UBC students have the option of registering for a course for Credit/D/Fail grading (Cr/D/F) during the registration period up until the add/drop deadline each term. BKIN students should be aware that Cr/D/F grading can only be applied to lower-level elective requirements. All required KIN courses, Minor and Dual-Degree required courses, and 48 credits taken at the 300-400 level must be taken with a percentage grade. A maximum of 12 Cr/D/F credits can be applied toward your entire degree, and up to 6 credits in one academic year. If you are considering taking a course at UBC for Cr/D/F grading then consult with the Kinesiology Undergraduate Advising Centre for guidance and support.

A late withdrawal does not detract from your academic record, but does result in a “W” standing. A withdrawal on your transcript indicates that you have attempted a course and have chosen to withdraw from it within university guidelines. A withdrawal is not calculated into your overall GPA or continuation evaluation.

If you are applying to other schools or graduate programs, you should contact the respective organization for information on how they might regard withdrawals on transcripts.

UBC faculties, graduate, and professional programs state that a withdrawal on a student’s record conveys no useful admissions-related information. These programs are interested in the courses you’ve actually completed and the grades earned.

Taking courses at any other institution while registered as a student at UBC – otherwise known as ‘concurrent registration’ – is not permitted without the approval of the School of Kinesiology. In exceptional cases, students may be permitted to complete some courses outside UBC through a Letter of Permission (LOP). 

An LOP is a document that allows undergraduate students to take courses at another accredited institution and transfer those credits back to their degree. BKIN students who wish to take courses at another institution must apply for an LOP in advance and receive approval from the Kinesiology Undergraduate Advising Centre. The LOP process ensures that the courses taken at another institution meet UBC’s academic standards and that the credits earned will be recognized by the School of Kinesiology.

It is important to note that not all courses or institutions are eligible for an LOP, and there may be limitations on the number of credits that can be transferred. Students should seek advising before submitting the form below to ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria and understand the requirements and limitations of the program.

Remember that adding or dropping a course from your Worklist does not reflect your official registered courses. To see what you are currently registered for in the SSC, make sure to select under the top tab Registration > Registered Courses.

Seats in all KIN courses are initially restricted to BKIN degree students when registration opens for the Summer and Winter sessions. Students from outside the BKIN program should waitlist for any course they hope to secure a seat in. BKIN students should also waitlist in the event that their preferred course becomes full. As seats become available, students are moved manually from the waitlist into the course by the Kinesiology Undergraduate Advising Office on a priority basis. In some cases, higher priority may be accorded to students in a certain year or specialization. Students are prioritized in the order of their timestamps, that is, according to the date and time that they went on the waitlist. In all cases, students must have the proper prerequisites for the course.

Course instructors in the School of Kinesiology are not involved in the registration process. Please do not contact instructors to assist with registration. After the first add/drop deadline, no further students will be admitted into KIN courses. Prior to each add/drop deadline, our staff will move as many students from the waitlists into courses, as possible, sometimes on a daily basis in the days leading up to the add/drop deadline.

If the waiting list is full, please check your SSC regularly to see if seats open up as we will not be forcing students onto the waiting list. Keep in mind that our staff usually do not work at night; consequently, when it comes to the day of the add/drop deadline, the waitlists will be processed and purged earlier in the day (and not shortly before midnight).

Students who have transferred into UBC KIN should contact the Kinesiology Undergraduate Advising Office to get clarification on if and how credits they have transferred are able to apply towards their BKIN degree. A maximum of up to 60 transfer credits out of the 120 credits required for the BKIN degree are allowed. A minimum of 60 credits towards the degree must be taken while registered as a BKIN student. Students who transfer from another faculty at UBC would have their credits taken outside of KIN considered as transfer credits.
 
BKIN students who would like permission to take any courses outside of UBC must receive prior written approval in the form of a Letter of Permission (LOP). Students who complete credit toward their BKIN degree at another institution may obtain transfer credit from that institution only if an LOP has been approved.

Students who wish to change their program stream can contact the Kinesiology Undergraduate Advising Office or fill out an Advising Request Form to inquire.

A Credit Exclusion List is a compilation of courses that are deemed mutually exclusive in terms of credit. This means that you cannot receive credit for both courses on the exclusion list, as they cover substantially similar content. If you have successfully completed one course from the list, attempting and completing another course on the exclusion list will not result in additional credit. The purpose of the Credit Exclusion List is to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education and do not duplicate their learning experiences unnecessarily. It is important to review the Faculty of Science Credit Exclusion List and the School of Kinesiology Credit Exclusion List when planning your course schedule to make informed decisions about which courses to take based on your own academic goals and degree requirements.

We understand that students may need to take an academic leave at some point in their degree for various reasons. Our office is here to provide guidance and support for those considering a break in their studies. We are committed to helping you navigate the process, offering information and assistance to ensure your well-being and a smooth return to your studies when you’re ready. Your success is our priority, and we encourage you to connect with the Kinesiology Undergraduate Advising Centre with any questions or concerns. Further information on Academic Leave can be found on the UBC Student Services website.

The academic standing of all BKIN students is reviewed each spring, at the conclusion of Term 2 of the Winter session. This evaluation places students into one of three standing categories: Good Standing, Academic Probation, or Failed Year standing. To better understand these categories and the implications, we recommend reviewing the details available in the Academic Calendar. If you have any concerns about your standing in the BKIN program, please reach out to the Kinesiology Undergraduate Advising Centre for guidance.