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 – Spring 2023:
Spring Semester 2023 Academic Calendar
| Desired Change | Deadlines | Within Deadlines | After Deadlines |
|---|---|---|---|
Add Course |
Full term – January 12 Early 10 week – January 11 Late 10 week – February 23 Early 12 week – January 11 Late 12 week – February 8 Early 8 week – January 10 Mid-start 8 week – February 7 Late 8 week – March 7 1st 5 week – January 10 2nd 5 week – February 14 3rd 5 week – March 28 Four week – January 10 Spring Break – March 14 Weekend 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 – January 26 Early 10 week – January 20 Late 10 week – March 4 Early 12 week – January 22 Late 12 week – February 19 Early 8 week – January 17 Mid-start 8 week – February 14 Late 8 week – March 21 1st 5 week – January 14 2nd 5 week – February 18 3rd 5 week – April 1 Four week – January 13 Spring Break – March 14 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 should be done online through MyWestern with the exception of 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 – March 30 Early 10 week – February 24 Late 10 week – April 15 Early 12 week – March 5 Late 12 week – April 2 Early 8 week – February 15 Mid-start 8 week – March 22 Late 8 week – April 19 1st 5 week – February 1 2nd 5 week – March 8 3rd 5 week – April 19 Four week – January 27 Spring Break – March 18 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. |
Department Information
Office of the Registrar
Campus Location
Western Colorado University
Taylor Hall 300
1 Western Way
Gunnison, CO 81231
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