Transfer Student Advising

Success at Western requires work. Fortunately, you are not alone. There are many people at Western who are ready to help – academic advisors, faculty, staff, and students. Plus, there are many different resources and opportunities to learn more - workshops, websites, course bulletin, Major Guides, and the Degree Planning Guide. Make the most of your education by checking out the links below.

Advising for New Students | Academic Advising | Registration | General University Requirement | Choosing & Declaring a Major | Graduation Requirements | PowerPoint & PDF




Academic Advising for
New Students
Mark your calendars for Spring Advising & Registration with one of the following dates:
  • Friday, Feb. 22, 2008
  • Friday, Feb. 29, 2008
  • Friday, March 21, 2008
  • Monday, March 31, 2008
To make your reservation click here. If you are unable to attend any of the above dates and would llike to meet with an advisor please call 360.650.3850 or email advising@wwu.edu.



Academic Advising Academic Advising is a shared responsibility between you and the university. Understanding the resources and roles each of us plays are the objectives.
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  Registration   Registration is on-line through your Web4U account. You will learn how to enroll for the best possible schedule that meets your interests and time constraints. register and search for classes using ClassFinder and Class Search.
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  General University Requirement   Students who need to meet the General University Requirement (GUR) learn which classes to take and how to interpret the Transfer Equivalency Report (TER).
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  Choosing & Declaring a Major   There are many majors to choose from – over 130 – but what really matters is whether the major is right for you. Learn how to select a major that fits your academic and personal goals.


 


  Graduation Requirements   Understanding graduation requirements gives you flexibility and direction to plan for internships, studying abroad, working, and your graduation celebration.
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  Transitions Presentation   Did you miss Transitions? Did you attend and want to see the presentation again? Here are three formats for your choosing.

PowerPoint (6mb)
PDF (738kb)
Website
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