To get started, log onto a computer: Username: First part of your WWU Password: Created by you when you activated your Universal Account Forgot your password? Let the student advisor know, they can help. Warning: Do not attempt to guess your password more than twice, or you will get locked out. Connect with Advising:

10:30-12:00 Group Advising Session Graduation requirements Academic policies Transfer credit report The registration process 12:00-1:30Academic Planning & Registration Advisors are available to answer individual questions Plan winter schedules Register for classes 2:00Math Placement Test at WWU Testing Center nd Street 2:00Library & Learning Commons Tour 2:00Campus Tour By appointmentSpanish Placement Test in MH 21 Call

Academics at Western Major Exploration and Preparation Your Academic Records Class Planning Resources Planning for Winter Registration

Viking Advisor pg. 4 (pg. 2 in DTA version) It is the student’s responsibility to initiate contact with an advisor! Recommendation: meet with an advisor at least once per quarter.

 Provides advising and registration information  Includes :  Graduation Requirements  General University Requirements (GURs) - Course Descriptions  Registration Information  Academic Planning Keep your Viking Advisor for use throughout your first year at Western.

Viking Advisor pg. 6 (pg. 4 in DTA version)

 Communication (ACOM & BCOM/CCOM): English 101 & an additional course from Block B or C  Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning (QSR): One of six options  Humanities (HUM): 12 credits, 3 courses from at least 2 departments  Social Sciences (SSC): 12 credits, 3 courses from at least 2 departments  Comparative, Gender and Multicultural Studies (ACGM & BCGM): 1 course from Block A and 1 course from Block B  Natural Sciences (LSCI & SCI): Complete 3 courses. At least 2 courses must include a lab (LSCI) Viking Advisor pg *Students with a DTA – Associate Degree have completed the GURs

Academics at Western Major Exploration and Preparation Your Academic Records Class Planning Resources Planning for Winter Registration

Viking Advisor pg. 43 (pg. 5 of DTA version)

Benefits to Declaring Your Major Early  Departmental advisement specific to your major  Learning about opportunities within your department  Access to major restricted courses  Graduate on time!

College & Department Information Major & Minor Requirements Course Descriptions Academic Policies Student Rights & Responsibilities

Locate the list of available majors under ‘Programs of Study’ in the online Catalog

Major Title Number of Credits to Complete the Major Introduction to the field of study Department Contact Information Career Resources How to Declare the Major

Course Requirements Click on a Course Title to View More Information This is a good place to find GURs that also fulfill major requirements

Academics at Western Major Exploration and Preparation Your Academic Records Class Planning Resources Planning for Winter Registration

Math Placement Information MPT at 2:00pm today at the Testing Center Check the Math Placement Scores section for any grades or scores that may place you into a math course at Western. The Math Placement Information section displays math courses that you may take based only on your Math Placement Test (MPT) score. Consult with an advisor to consider all placement information and choose the appropriate course for you.

Institution Information Course Equivalents GUR Attributes XX and TT code Not Upper Division Transfer Grades Please see the key at the bottom of your printed TER for more information about your transfer credits.

Academics at Western Major Exploration and Preparation Your Academic Records Class Planning Resources Planning for Winter Registration

Found on your MyWestern homepage, under Registration Viking Advisor pg. 41 (pg. 7 of DTA version)

Building an appropriate schedule Credit Load = average credits (3-4 classes) Quarter vs. Semester Balance credit load, class types and sizes, and other commitments Plan time for out-of-class assignments and to study Pay attention to prerequisites and course sequencing Many majors such as Languages, Music, Math, Science, Pre-Healthcare, and Engineering majors should begin their coursework winter quarter to stay on track Learning to develop a good schedule is a valuable skill for academic success and to avoid making registration changes that may affect financial aid/student loan eligibility. Viking Advisor pg. 40 (pg. 6 of the DTA version)

Academics at Western Major Exploration and Preparation Your Academic Records Class Planning Resources Planning for Winter Registration

Week of 01/04/2016 To Show Monday classes Click here

After attempting to register for a full course, select ‘WAITLIST REQUEST’ from the drop down box 2.Click ‘Submit Changes’ 3.If successful, the course status will appear as a waitlist request in the ‘Current Schedule’ section 4.Click ‘Student Detail Schedule’ to view your waitlist position 4

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ANTH CHEM 1TT5 Viking Advisor back cover *Students with a DTA - Associate Degree have completed their GURs and can skip this step

Watch for prerequisites and restrictions Read all the notes available

1.Check your registration status. 2.Review your TER and copy any GUR transfer credits onto your GUR Checklist. 3.Look up major requirements using the Catalog. Then, check for open classes in ClassFinder that will fulfill GURs or Major Requirements for winter quarter. 4.Identify any academic departments to meet later today for course overrides or major declaration information. 5.Develop winter schedules and register for classes. Print and review your schedules with an advisor. Other things you may want to do to prepare for registration: Departmental Connections– 1:30pm – 3:30pm Math Placement Test – 2:00pm at the Testing Center on 32 nd Street Spanish Placement Test – in MH 21. Call for appointment. Stay connected with us: