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Create a Timetable

It is VERY important that you draft a timetable on paper first (before you go online).

1. Print two blank Timetable Worksheets [pdf] - Label one “fall term” and the other “winter term.“

2. Use the key resources – WebAdvisor and Timetable – and slot in a section of each of your chosen courses into your worksheets.

    • Fill in full (6-credit hour) courses first on both sheets.

    • Fill in courses with labs.   

    • Add any Fall Term (3-credit hour) half-courses and Winter Term (3-credit hour) half-courses.

3. Then play around with different combinations. It usually takes a few tries to get a schedule that works.
4. Also, identify at least one alternative for each of your choices, in case your selection is full (you can put yourself on a waitlist but space may not become available).

TIP: When you are timetabling your courses for the week, don’t make the schedule too crowded.  Leave some time, here and there, in between classes so you can read over notes or work on assignments before or after a class.  If a test is coming up, you can review the material one last time before the test.

To get inspired, take a look at the "Sample Timetables" of five students - see BELOW.

Once you have drafted YOUR timetable, you may want to see an Academic Advisor for feedback and to discuss your academic plan.  See the Academic Advising webpage for details on how to make an appointment.


Sample Timetables

  • Jonathon is starting the Joint Creative Communications program.  He’s interested in either the human relations cluster or the marketing and business cluster.  He has a part-time job; he can take classes only on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Here’s what he came up with - Timetable Worksheet sample #1.

  • Samantha is interested in Kinesiology, in the Athletic Therapy area.  She lives at home and does not have a part-time job.  She feels that she can take a full load (five courses), but does not want any evening classes. See Timetable Worksheet sample #2.

  • Kelly is not sure yet what she wants to specialize in.  She is going to take a few courses that can be used towards her General Degree Requirements (Cree & English= both humanities, and Biology=science).  She’s looking forward to sampling a couple different areas in the social sciences (Anthropology and Psychology).  See Timetable Worksheet sample #3.

  • Alan is an international student who is interested in business and good in math.  He is keen to do well, so he is taking the “Introduction to University” and “Academic Writing” courses right away.  See Timetable Worksheet sample #4.

  • Melissa wants to take courses in economics and business.  She especially likes the people side of these areas, so she is also drawn to departments like Psychology.  See Timetable Worksheet sample #5.