Registrar's Office

Information for Current Students

Through the Registrar's Office, you'll find a wealth of helpful tools and support to guide you from class registration to graduation. Whether you're planning your schedule, tracking your degree progress or keeping your records up to date, everything you need to reach your academic goals is right here.

 

Connect with advising and resources

If you have questions or need assistance with any aspect of your academic life at Western, your academic advisor is here to help! Advisors can help you:

  • Pick classes that meet your degree requirements.
  • Choose a minor or second major that fits your goals.
  • Plan your path to finishing your degree.
  • Access the success resources (like tutoring) you need to excel academically.
     

How to register for classes

Class registration occurs each semester, and it's important to act early to get your preferred schedule. You'll register through GoWMU and can review the registration schedule ahead of time. Not sure what to take next? Your academic advisor can help you plan.

Begin registration

 

Stay in the know with academics

Course offerings

Western's course offerings list is updated regularly, so you can explore what's available each term and begin mapping your schedule with confidence.

Degree Works

Degree Works is the personalized roadmap to graduation for Undergraduate students. Use this tool to track your progress, see which requirements you've completed and discover what's next.

Academic calendars

Stay on top of important dates like registration deadlines, term breaks and finals week using the academic calendar. Planning ahead keeps you one step closer to reaching your goals.

Dean's List requirements

Want to make the Dean's List? Learn what it takes to be recognized for academic excellence and how this honor reflects your commitment to success.

Meet the navigators: Your built-in support system

Need a hand with navigating college life? The Navigator Network is a team of students and professional staff who are here to guide you. Whether you're looking for academic support or trying to get a question answered, the Navigator Network is your go-to resource as you find your way at Western.

Tap into the Navigator Network
Students working at a table in the study lounge

 

Keep your information up to date

User authorization

You can choose to give a parent, guardian or trusted individual permission to view your student records or make payments on your behalf. Just add them as an authorized user in GoWMU.

Add authorized users

Change of address

Update your on and off campus local and permanent addresses to make sure you receive important university mail, including refunds and tuition bills.

Update your address

Enrollment verification

Need to prove you're a student at Western? Whether it's for insurance, housing, loan deferment or other services, you can easily request an official enrollment verification online.

Get your verification

 

Frequently asked questions

Registration dates vary by semester and student classification. View the registration schedules to find out when class registration starts for you.

You can withdraw from a course in GoWMU during the withdrawal period listed in the academic calendar. If you must withdraw from a course later than the deadline, you will need to do so through the hardship withdrawal appeal process.

You should apply one year before you expect to graduate. When you're ready, submit your application through goWMU. Be sure to check the application deadline and fee schedule to submit on time!

Your transcript is the official record of all courses you've taken at WMU. You can request an official transcript online through WMU's partnership with Parchment. Visit the Transcripts page for full instructions.