This study aims to describe the effect of selfregulation, emotional intelligence to character building in the fourth grade of elementary school. The sample of the study consisted of 150 student's elementary school from Meuraxa districts in Banda Aceh. This research uses Quantitative method with survey method and correlation technique. The result of this research analysis show (1) existence of positive relation of selfregulation with character formation (2) existence positive correlation of emotional intelligence with character building (3) existence positive relation of self-regulation and emotional intelligence with character building. Emotional intelligence is the higher cognitive so that the individual recognizes, understands, and uses emotions better.