Copperbelt University Online Registration
How to use the Online Registration System
You can use this website to do your registration.
Setting Up Your Account
1.Go to the Login Page
Click the ‘Login’ navy blue button on the left navigation as shown below:
2. First Time Login
Click on the link ‘first time login?‘ at the bottom to set up your account. The following form will open. Fill in your details. You have to enter a legitimate NRC number and a Student Number (The ones you applied to CBU with).
You are at liberty to use a password of your choice. Just ensure that it is something you can easily remember; but at the same time, it should not be easy to guess.
Once you fill in your details, click ‘sign-up’. If everything is okay, you will see tthe following:
Otherwise, if there is an error, you will see an appropriate error message notifying you what you entered incorrectly, and you will be given a chance to try again. Once your account is set up, you can log in anytime by entering your student number and password.
Your Account Details
On your Account You can see your personal details, namely:
- Your invoices and statements
- Details about your year of study and programme of study
The Registration Process
Overview of the Registration Process
Step One: Verify Your Details
Double check that all your registration details are correct. Check that the mandatory courses you registered for are present; and secondly, if you have any optional courses, check too that they are listed.
If you have verified that everything is correct, click the register button:
Step Two: Click to Register!
Click the register button and you will be directed to a page showing you whether you successfully registered or not. If there was a problem, you will be notified immediately and told what to do.
Step Three: Log out!
Having successfully done your registration, you can logout and go home!
Important! Always remember to logout when using a shared computer!
Detailed Registration Guidelines
What follows next is a detailed step-by-step guide on how to do your registration
Registration Period
Specific dates are set for the registration; and therefore, the system will only allow you to register during the time-frame of the stipulated dates. Any attempt to register before or after the registration period will not succeed.
Before Registration
Before the registration period, the system will display the following notices:
- The Commencement date, and the type of Registration
- The Number of days left before registration Commences
During this period, you will not be allowed to register and the ‘Register’ button at the bottom of the page will not show.
However, all your courses will show. This is a good time to prepare yourself for registration by checking that all the courses you are supposed to take for the current academic year are preasent; and that you have cleared any outstanding balances.
During Registration
During the Registration period, the System will inform you that registration has Commenced and indicate to you the number of days left till the end of registration
During this period you will be allowed to register.
After Registration
After registration the system will display notices like these:
During this period, registration is impossible.
Registration Case Examples
What follows are examples of Registration Cases
Case 1: If Only Mandatory Courses Appear (No Electives)
This is the easiest of Registrations and if all the conditions are met for registration, all you have to do is click the ‘Register’ Button.
Case 2: If Electives Appear
The system will allow you to choose an elective depending on the rules governing your school. Most of the time, you will only be able to choose one elective. However, in some cases, you may be required to select more than one elective. Let’s Look at a few examples:
If More than One Elective has to be Chosen
If you have to select More than one elective from the list of options, the system will allow you to check which ones you want. Any attempt to choose more than the required number, or less than the required number will not be allowed under normal circumstances.
If Course Bands Appear
If Course Bands Appear, you have to select the band or set of courses that apply.