Office of the Registrar
Our mission is to provide accurate and timely academic, registration and record services to students, faculty and staff in a welcoming and helpful environment; to advocate for student educational achievement to the highest standard and support student goals; work to preserve the academic integrity of the institution and honor the privacy of student records; and to uphold the mission of the institution to graduate citizens prepared to assume constructive roles in local, national and global communities.
We are committed to providing professional and timely service for your requests.
Schedule of Courses
SEARCH CURRENT AND FUTURE COURSE SCHEDULESImportant Dates and Deadlines – Fall 2021:
Fall term starts August 23.
| Desired Change | Deadlines | Within Deadlines | After Deadlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Add Course | Pre-session – August 8 Full term – August 26 1st 8-week – August 24 2nd 8-week – October 19 4-week session – August 24 Early 12-week – August 24 Late 12-week – September 21 Early 10-week – August 24 Late 10-week – Oct 5 8-week – Sept 21 First 5-week – Aug 24 Second 5-week – Sept 28 Third 5-week – Nov 2 | Instructor permission required only if class is closed or requires special permission. Should be done online – MyWestern | Instructor permission is required through the drop deadline (see section below). Adding a class after the drop deadline requires department chair approval. A signed add form must be turned in to the Office of the Registrar in Taylor Hall 300, or by email to registrar@western.edu. |
| Drop Course | Pre-session– August 9 Full term – Sept 9 1st 8-week – August 31 2nd 8-week – October 26 4-week session – August 27 Early 12-week – Sept 5 Late 12-week – October 3 Early 10-week – September 3 Late 10-week – October 15 8-week – September 28 First 5-week – August 28 Second 5-week – October 2 Third 5-week – November 6 | No permission is required to drop a course. A refund will be given if applicable. Drops are completed through MyWestern. Should be done online – MyWestern, except weekend classes which must be done through the Office of the Registrar. | Not Permitted (see Withdraw from a Course) |
| Withdraw from a Course | Pre-session – August 18 Full term – November 4 1st 8-week – September 29 2nd 8-week – November 19 4-week session – Sept 10 Early 12-week – Oct 17 Late 12-week – Nov 14 Early 10-week – Oct 8 Late 10-week – Nov 19 8-week – Oct 27 First 5-week – Sept 15 Second 5-week – Oct 20 Third 5-week – Nov 19 | Advisor and instructor signatures required on a withdraw slip. Will appear on record as a “W”. No Refund. Withdraw slip must be turned in to the Office of the Registrar. | Not Permitted. |
| Total Withdrawal from the University | Handled in the Students Affairs Office, located in Taylor Hall | ||
| Credit/No Credit Option (Audit) | Same as add deadline. | Must be done in the Office of the Registrar, located in Taylor Hall 300, or by email to registrar@western.edu. | Not Permitted. |
Department Information
Office of the Registrar
Campus Location
Western Colorado University
Taylor Hall 300
1 Western Way
Gunnison, CO 81231
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