Office of the Registrar
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5256 USA
(269) 387-4300
November 9, 2015
Last day to withdraw
Today is the last day students can withdraw from a fall semester course. Students will have access to withdraw through GoWMU until 11:59 p.m. tonight. Students who are unable to access the registration system due to a hold on their account can withdraw in the Registrar's Office. If the student is not on campus, please have them contact our office at (269) 387-4300 for assistance.
After tonight, withdrawal from a course will only be permitted through the hardship panel withdrawal process of GAPDAC. Documentation will be required and the Hardship Panel will determine if a hardship exists and a withdrawal is warranted. Students initiate the hardship withdraw process through the Ombudsman's Office.
Student concern form
As we move closer to the end of the semester, student stress and anxiety will often increase. Faculty or staff concerned about a student can report this using the student concern form. Information recorded on the form is confidential and goes directly to the Dean of Students Office. There is a link to the student concern form on the Faculty menu in GoWMU.
Fall 2016 schedule edits
Departments have this week and next to update Banner with changes to their fall 2016 schedules. All edits must be completed in Banner by the end of the day on Friday, November 20.
Spring 2016 graduation
December 1 is the deadline for students to apply for graduation if they are planning to complete their degree at the end of the spring 2016 semester. An email was sent last week to students reminding them of the application deadline and providing instructions on the process to apply for graduation.
Did you know?
Over 7,000 students used Degree Works last month, which is 3,000 more students than in October 2014.
Upcoming dates
- Monday, Nov. 9—Last day to withdraw from classes
- Wednesday, Nov. 25—Thanksgiving recess begins at noon
- Monday, Nov. 30—Classes resume
- Dec. 14 - 18—Final exam week
- Saturday, Dec. 19—Semester ends; Commencement
- Tuesday, Dec. 22—Final grades due by noon