July 2, 2021
SUM I grades due next week
As a reminder, the final grade worksheet will be available for grade submission until noon on Tuesday, July 6. Students will not be able to see their grades online until the grade roll process is completed in the Registrar’s Office. This is done shortly after noon on the day grades are due and nightly thereafter.
View tips and best practices for grading
Last day to drop/add SUM II courses is July 8
Students may drop and add via GoWMU until 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, July 8. If students need to make adjustments after the deadline, departments can assist on Friday, July 9, until 5 p.m. Courses can be added or dropped on that day without academic or financial penalty. After July 9, dropping a class is considered a withdrawal and will show on the academic transcript with a final grade of “W”. Classes can be withdrawn in GoWMU from July 10 to July 26. The refund schedule is listed in the calendar at the bottom of this email.
Preparing for SUM II census
SUM II census will take place Friday, July 9. In preparation, please ensure the correct instructor of record has been entered in Banner for all sections, sections on hold have been canceled or made active and all students attending have been registered so they will be counted (this includes students completing thesis and dissertation hours, independent studies, internships, seminars, etc.).
2021-22 tuition rates and fees now available
See the rates and fees at wmich.edu/registrar/2021-2022-tuition.
Admissions recruitment partner spotlight
The Office of Admissions would like to recognize Anthony Helms, interim assistant dean and director of academic advising at the Lee Honors College, as a fantastic recruitment partner. Anthony is one of the most consistent and reliable partners to work with at WMU. He is always willing to help with recruitment and yield efforts in any way that he can.
A few examples include hosting virtual information sessions for prospective students and families, personally communicating with and hosting prospective students, coordinating LHC student outreach to prospective students and making connections among departments across the university to help recruit and yield students. Anthony always has a positive attitude, and we are incredibly grateful to have him as an admissions partner.
Updates from Precollege Programming
Upward Bound program featured on MLive
The article highlights Upward Bound's successful work in Southwest Michigan and how the program has served student participants throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the article.
Academically Talented Youth Program summer camps are underway
Camps offer a mix of online and socially distanced in-person opportunities, and range from veterinary science to code breaking. Learn more about ATYP at wmich.edu/precollege/atyp.
The Registrar's Office will close at 11 a.m. on July 16
All staff members will be attending a workshop/retreat. The office will reopen on Monday, July 19, at 8 a.m.
Did you know? A fun fact from the Registrar...
More than 1,100 2020-21 graduates have responded to our survey regarding their interest in participating in an in-person commencement event on Oct. 2. As of this afternoon, 79% of graduates have opted to participate in the event.