Academic Planning Resources
Transfer Students at an Orientation Session
Western is committed to helping you succeed through all stages of your academic career. Numerous offices and resources are available to help you make a positive transition to Western, from understanding the General University Requirements and registering for classes, to declaring a major and developing effective study skills. Check out the resources below to help you start a positive academic experience at Western:
| Academic Planning Resources |
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| Academic Advising Center Assistance with course selection, academic planning and other advising issues |
| Academic Programs and Colleges List of majors and concentrations within colleges |
| Course Catalog (PDF*) Access to the catalog of courses online |
Credit Policies Outline of how previously earned credits transfer to WWU |
| Viking Advisor (PDF*) A blueprint for fulfilling Western's degree requirements |
| Departmental Directory Complete directory of academic departments |
| General University Requirements (GUR) An overview of Western's general education requirements |
| GUR Worksheet for Transfer Credit (PDF*) Worksheet to help you determine your progress in completing Western's GURs. Those students completing an Associate of Arts Degree as part of the Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) at a Washington State community college prior to admissions have met this requirement. |
| Major Guides Helps you identify options and requirements associated with academic majors |
| Major Preparation Familiarize yourself with the requirements of your intended major |
| Transfer Course Equivalency Guide for Washington State Community Colleges and Public Universities Tool to assist you in understanding how college courses transfer to Western | Transfer Planning Guide (PDF*) Online copy of the comprehensive document that helps you plan and prepare to transfer |
| Transfer Student Advising Tips from the Academic Advising Center that focus on your needs as a transfer student |
| Veteran's Services Office Valuable resources for Veterans provided by the Registrar's Office |
 *To view and print PDF files, you must have Adobe’s free Acrobat Reader utility installed on your computer. |
Page Updated
10.27.2009
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