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
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Important Dates and Deadlines – Fall 2020:
Fall 2020 Term dates have changed. Fall term starts August 17th.
| Desired Change | Deadlines | Within Deadlines | After Deadlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Add Course | Full term – August 20 Early 10 week – August 25 Late 10 week – September 22 Early 12 week – August 25 Late 12 week – September 8 Early 8 week – August 25 Mid-start 8 week – September 22 Late 8 week – October 6 1st 5 week – August 18 2nd 5 week – September 22 3rd 5 week – October 27 Four week – August 25 Master Full Term – August 20 Master Accelerated Full Term – August 25 Master 8 Week – October 20 MEM Late 10 Week – October 1 MEM 5 Week – August 25Weekend classes must be added no later than the close of business day prior to the class date. |
Online 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 | Full term – September 3 Early 10 week – September 4 Late 10 week – October 2 Early 12 week – September 6 Late 12 week – September 20 Early 8 week – September 1 Mid-start 8 week – September 29 Late 8 week – October 13 1st 5 week – August 22 2nd 5 week – September 26 3rd 5 week – October 31 Four week – August 28 Master Full Term – September 4 Master Accelerated Full Term – September 10 Master 8 Week – October 27 MEM Late 10 Week – October 11 MEM 5 Week – August 29Weekend classes must be dropped by contacting the Office of the Registrar at 943.7003 or registrar@western.edu, by the close of business day prior to the start of class.Students must drop a course during the first 15 percent of the class meetings. |
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 | Full term – October 22 Early 10 week – October 9 Late 10 week – November 6 Early 12 week – October 18 Late 12 week – November 1 Early 8 week – September 30 Mid-start 8 week – October 28 Late 8 week – November 11 1st 5 week – September 9 2nd 5 week – October 14 3rd 5 week – November 18 Four week – September 11 Master Full Term – November 4 Master Accelerated Full Term – November 5 Master 8 Week – November 25 MEM Late 10 Week – November 15 MEM 5 Week – September 16Weekend classes are ineligible for withdrawal.Students must withdraw before two-thirds of class has occurred. |
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. |
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