Registration Information
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To find term-specific registration information, including important dates and add/drop or withdrawal deadlines, please select a semester below.
You can view semester breaks and holidays on the Academic Calendar.
| Desired Change | Within Deadlines | After Deadlines |
|---|---|---|
| Add Course | Instructor permission required only if class is closed or requires special permission. Should be done online – Workday | 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 reg_advise@western.edu. |
| Drop Course | No permission is required to drop a course. A refund will be given if applicable. Drops should be done online through Workday 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 | 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 Office of Student Affairs, Taylor Hall 301. | |
| Credit/No Credit Option (Audit) | Must be done in the Office of the Registrar, Taylor Hall 300, or by email to regsitrar@western.edu. | Not Permitted |
| Internship and Variable Credit |
Spring Term starts January 13.
Registration for Continuing Students
- Continuing students schedule an appointment to meet with your faculty advisor. Advising begins on October 14.
- Registration for continuing students begins November 4. 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 11.
- The Registration & Advising Services (RAS) is available for additional information on advising and registration for new students.
Important Deadlines
| Academic Period | Start Date | End Date | Add Deadline | Drop Deadline | Withdraw Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Term | 1/13/2025 | 5/9/2025 | 1/16/2025 | 1/30/2025 | 4/3/2025 |
| 1st 8-week | 1/13/2025 | 3/7/2025 | 1/14/2025 | 1/21/2025 | 2/19/2025 |
| 2nd 8-week | 3/10/2025 | 5/7/2025 | 3/11/2025 | 3/25/2025 | 4/23/2025 |
| Four Week Term | 1/13/2025 | 2/7/2025 | 1/14/2025 | 1/17/2025 | 1/17/2025 |
| Late 12 Week | 2/10/2025 | 5/9/2025 | 2/12/2025 | 2/23/2025 | 4/7/2025 |
| Early 12 Week | 1/13/2025 | 4/11/2025 | 1/15/2025 | 1/26/2025 | 3/9/2025 |
| Early 10 Week | 1/13/2025 | 3/28/2025 | 1/15/2025 | 1/24/2025 | 2/28/2025 |
| Late 10 Week | 2/24/2025 | 5/9/2025 | 2/26/2025 | 3/7/2025 | 4/18/2025 |
| Spring Break | 3/15/2025 | 3/23/2025 | 3/16/2025 | 3/16/2025 | 3/20/2025 |
| 8 Week | 2/10/2025 | 4/11/2025 | 2/11/2025 | 2/18/2025 | 3/26/2025 |
| Pre-Session | 1/2/2025 | 1/12/2025 | 1/3/2025 | 1/3/2025 | 1/7/2025 |
| 1st 5 Week | 1/13/2025 | 2/14/2025 | 1/14/2025 | 1/18/2025 | 2/5/2025 |
| 2nd 5 Week | 2/18/2025 | 3/28/2025 | 2/19/2025 | 2/23/2025 | 313/2025 |
| 3rd 5 Week | 3/31/2025 | 5/2/2025 | 4/1/2025 | 4/5/2025 | 4/5/2025 |
| Academic Period | Start Date | End Date | Add Deadline | Drop Deadline | Withdraw Deadline |
| 10 Week Session | 6/2/2025 | 8/8/2025 | 6/3/2025 | 6/13/2025 | 7/18/2025 |
| Maymester | 5/12/2025 | 5/30/2025 | 5/13/2025 | 5/15/2025 | 5/27/2025 |
| 1st 5 Week | 6/2/2025 | 7/3/2025 | 6/3/2025 | 6/7/2025 | 6/25/2025 |
| 2nd 5 Week | 7/7/2025 | 8/8/2025 | 7/8/2025 | 7/12/2025 | 7/30/2025 |
| Late Session | 7/28/2025 | 8/8/2025 | 7/29/2025 | 7/30/2025 | 8/6/2025 |
| Teacher Institute | 6/9/2025 | 6/21/2025 | N/A | 6/10/2025 | N/A |
| Full Summer | 5/12/2025 | 8/8/2025 | 5/13/2025 | 5/27/2025 | 7/11/2025 |
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