Registration Information
To find term-specific registration information, including important dates and add/drop or withdrawal deadlines, please select a semester below:
Important Dates and Deadlines – Fall 2020
Fall 2020 Term dates have changed. Fall term starts August 17th.
Registration for Continuing Students
- Continuing students schedule an appointment to meet with your faculty advisor. Advising begins on March 2.
- Registration for continuing students begins March 30. Your specific time relates to the number of credits you have completed.
- Your bill is due the first day of the semester. Pay by the deadline to avoid late fees.
Registration for New Students
- Registration for new students begins May 1.
- The Academic Resource Center (ARC) is available for additional information on advising and registration for new students.
Important Dates and Deadlines:
Fall Semester 2020 Academic Calendar
| 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 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. |
Important Dates and Deadlines – Spring 2021
Spring Term starts January 11th.
Registration for Continuing Students
- Continuing students schedule an appointment to meet with your faculty advisor. Advising begins on September 28.
- Registration for continuing students begins October 19. Your specific time relates to the number of credits you have completed.
- Your bill is due the first day of the semester. Pay by the deadline to avoid late fees.
Registration for New Students
- Registration for new students begins October 26.
- The Academic Resource Center (ARC) is available for additional information on advising and registration for new students.
| 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. |
|
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 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. |