“I talked to one student who swore his on-time graduation was owed to us because the schedule builder let him balance work and school,” Alan Weeks says.
“Google says the best searches don't just show up in the search — they show up in peoples’ lives. I'd like to think that’s true for our tool too.”
Sean Weeks began work on the software prototype during his days as an electrical engineering student at Concordia. For him, it has been a rewarding journey both professionally and personally.
“I know students feel confident they’re getting the best schedule they can.”
Soft launch attracts 11,000 users
The new tool soft launched in December 2016 and some 11,000 Concordians gave it a try.
“We’ve been hearing that students really appreciate the new functionality,” says Paul Martin, a business analyst with SIS Planning and Support.
You can search by course number, title or instructor. You’ll be warned about potential conflicts, depending on the section of the course you select. The system is also designed to show you the course description, plus information on pre- or co-requisites, or anti-requisites and other enrolment restrictions.
Course information for upcoming terms will be available as of March 1.
“We recommend you spend some time building multiple course combinations before registration opens,” Martin says.
“That way, when it’s your turn to register, you’re all ready go to — you can jump straight to adding courses through the Enrolment Course Cart in your Student Centre.”
Registration dates vary by term and according to the number of credits students have left to complete. For the registration date that applies to you, check the Enrolment Dates box on your Student Centre page.
To learn how to use the new Concordia Class Schedule Builder, visit your Student Hub and watch the how-to video.