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 – Spring 2023
Spring Term starts January 9.
Registration for Continuing Students
- Continuing students schedule an appointment to meet with your faculty advisor. Advising begins on October 10.
- Registration for continuing students begins October 31. 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 November 7.
- 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 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. | |
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. |
Registration opens February 27
| Desired Change | Deadlines | Within Deadlines | After Deadlines |
|---|---|---|---|
Add Course |
Maymester – May 9 1st 5 week – May 31 2nd 5 week – July 5 10 week session – May 31 Full Summer – May 9 Late Session – July 25 |
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 |
Maymester – May 11 1st 5 week – June 4 2nd 5 week – July 8 10 week session – June 10 Full Summer – May 22 Late Session – July 26 Teacher Institute – June 10 |
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. | |
Withdraw from a Course |
Maymester – May 22 1st 5 week – June 22 2nd 5 week – July 26 10 week session – July 15 Full Summer – July 7 Late Session – August 2 |
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 |
Important Dates and Deadlines – Fall 2023
Fall term starts August 21.
Registration for Continuing Students
- Continuing students schedule an appointment to meet with your faculty advisor. Advising begins on February 27.
- Registration for continuing students begins March 27. 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 2023 Academic Calendar
| Desired Change | Deadlines | Within Deadlines | After Deadlines |
|---|---|---|---|
Add Course |
Full term – August 24 Early 10 week – August 22 Late 10 week – October 3 Early 12 week – August 22 Late 12 week – September 19 Early 8 week – August 22 Mid-start 8 week – September 19 Late 8 week – October 17 1st 5 week – August 22 2nd 5 week – September 26 3rd 5 week – October 31 Four week – August 22Weekend classes must be added no later than the close of business day prior to the class date.Thanksgiving Break – November 21-25 |
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 7 Early 10 week – September 1 Late 10 week – October 13 Early 12 week – September 3 Late 12 week – October 1 Early 8 week – August 29 Mid-start 8 week – September 26 Late 8 week – October 24 1st 5 week – August 26 2nd 5 week – September 30 3rd 5 week – November 4 Four week – August 25Weekend 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 – November 2 Early 10 week – October 6 Late 10 week – November 17 Early 12 week – October 15 Late 12 week – November 12 Early 8 week – September 27 Mid-start 8 week – October 25 Late 8 week – November 17 1st 5 week – September 13 2nd 5 week – October 18 3rd 5 week – November 17 Four week – September 8Weekend 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 2024
Spring Term starts January 8.
Registration for Continuing Students
- Continuing students schedule an appointment to meet with your faculty advisor. Advising begins on October 30.
- Registration for continuing students begins October 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 November 6.
- 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 11 Early 10 week – January 10 Late 10 week – February 22 Early 12 week – January 10 Late 12 week – February 7 Early 8 week – January 9 Mid-start 8 week – February 6 Late 8 week – March 5 1st 5 week – January 9 2nd 5 week – February 13 3rd 5 week – March 26 Four week – January 9 Spring Break – March 12 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 25 Early 10 week – January 19 Late 10 week – March 2 Early 12 week – January 21 Late 12 week – February 18 Early 8 week – January 16 Mid-start 8 week – February 13 Late 8 week – March 19 1st 5 week – January 13 2nd 5 week – February 17 3rd 5 week – March 30 Four week – January 12 Spring Break – March 12 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. | |
Withdraw from a Course |
Full term – March 28 Early 10 week – February 23 Late 10 week – April 13 Early 12 week – March 3 Late 12 week – April 1 Early 8 week – February 14 Mid-start 8 week – March 20 Late 8 week – April 17 1st 5 week – January 31 2nd 5 week – March 6 3rd 5 week – April 17 Four week – January 26 Spring Break – March 16 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. |