Student Registry

Responsibilities

The student registry is responsible for enrolling and registering new students for courses, managing room bookings, overseeing final exams for remote students outside RU, assisting with exam administration, and preparing for graduation.

Course Registration

Students are responsible for managing their studies and ensuring accurate course registrations.

New undergraduate students are automatically enrolled in courses for their first semester. After that, students must register for classes for subsequent semesters via the MySchool system. New graduate students are typically automatically registered for courses in their first semester, but it is a good practice to verify their registration with the relevant department.

If students need to make changes after registration has closed in MySchool, they can send a request to nemendaskra@ru.is. It is important to include the student’s name, ID number, and course name to process the registration change.

The calendar lists the dates during which students can modify their registrations. These dates can be found in the university calendar.

Former Students

Graduates and those who have discontinued their studies can access their documents at portal.ru.is/external. Electronic identification is required for login.

For other documents not listed above, a request can be sent to nemendaskra@ru.is with the student’s name, ID number, and the type of document requested. Current students must send requests using their RU email address.

Examples of other documents:

• Documents for applications to foreign universities
• Confirmation of completed courses in English (English Proficiency)
• Copies of graduation documents
• When collecting certificates or confirmations at the Service Desk in Sólin, students must present valid identification. Alternatively, documents can be sent to the student’s RU email address.

Exam Registration

Course registration automatically includes registration for exams during Examination Period 1. If students must take exams during Examination Period 2 (due to illness, retakes, or other reasons), they must register via the Canvas Portal.

Graduation Registration

Students register for graduation in MySchool during designated times and receive an email reminder from the Student Registry. If changes need to be made to the registration, a request should be sent to nemendaskra@ru.is.

Certificates and Other Documents

Students can request the following certificates and documents through the Portal in Canvas:

• Confirmation of enrollment (for housing benefits, student housing associations, etc.)
• Certificate of attendance (for parental leave funds or labour offices)
• Academic transcripts with credits and grades
• Course descriptions for completed courses
• Graduation confirmation

On the same page, students can authorize Reykjavik University to send academic progress information to the Icelandic Student Loan Fund.

Diplomas and Diploma Supplements

At graduation, students receive diplomas, diploma supplements, and academic transcripts in Icelandic and English.

Diploma supplements include an objective description of the student’s education and a brief overview of the Icelandic higher education system. The supplement adheres to the guidelines set by the European Commission. More information can be found here.

These documents are often required for applications to foreign universities. Neither diplomas nor diploma supplements are reissued, so it is important to store them safely.

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