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 SCHEDULES
Important Dates and Deadlines – Spring 2021:
Spring term starts January 11.
| Desired Change | Deadlines | Within Deadlines | After Deadlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Add Course | Full term – January 14 Early 10 week – January 13 Late 10 week – February 24 Early 12 week – January 13 Late 12 week – February 10 Early 8 week – January 12 Mid-start 8 week – February 9 Late 8 week – March 9 1st 5 week – January 12 2nd 5 week – February 17 3rd 5 week – March 30 Four week – January 12 Spring Break- March 16 Weekend classes must be added |
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 – January 28 Early 10 week – January 22 Late 10 week – March 5 Early 12 week – January 24 Late 12 week – February 21 Early 8 week – January 19 Mid-start 8 week – February 16 Late 8 week – March 16 1st 5 week – January 16 2nd 5 week – February 21 3rd 5 week – April 3 Four week – January 15 Spring Break – March 16 Weekend 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 – April 1 Early 10 week – February 26 Late 10 week – April 9 Early 12 week – March 7 Late 12 week – April 4 Early 8 week – February 17 Mid-start 8 week – March 24 Late 8 week – April 14 1st 5 week – February 3 2nd 5 week – March 11 3rd 5 week – April 21 Four week – January 29 Spring Break – March 20 Weekend 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. |
Department Information
Registrar
Campus Location
Western Colorado University
Taylor Hall 300
1 Western Way
Gunnison, CO 81231
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