1. WELCOME TO YOUR TRANSITIONS ACADEMIC ADVISING SESSION
TO GET STARTED, LOG ONTO A COMPUTER:
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Password: Created by you when you activated your Universal Account
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Transitions 2019
Post Baccalaureate
Updated 7/10/19 AA
Formatting key:
Regular font: content to present to students
Italics: reminder for the presenter
ASA takes roll and assists any student with login issues prior to presentation beginning at 9:30am.
Welcome and greet the new students. Congratulate them on taking their first step toward academic success at Western by attending Transitions!
Encourage the students to pay close attention as there is a lot of important information to cover and highlight.
Let them know that there will be time at the end of the presentation to talk with each of them about their individual academic plans for fall quarter.
Optional—Have students identify themselves and share a summer highlight, or use an activity which may help them feel more comfortable and attentive. (5-10 min)
Note: There is an option to present the Catalog information in an interactive format. If you plan to choose this option,
Let your ASA know in advance so they can have the Western homepage open in a separate browser window.
Please take the time before the presentation begins to ensure each student is logged into their computer.
If a student arrives late and has difficulty logging in, have them sit at one of the computers the ASA has reserved for login problems.
Connect with Advising:
facebook.com/WWUAdvising
@WWUAdvising

2. ADVISING & REGISTRATION SCHEDULE
9:30 – 11: Group Advising Session
Graduation requirements
Academic policies & resources
Transfer credit report
Plan for registration later today
Advisors are available to answer individual questions
11: Veteran’s Services at WWU in MH 154
11: Departmental Presentations
1: Spanish Placement Test in MH 21
1:15 – 3: Departmental Advising
3:15 – 4: Registration (meet in this lab)
I will briefly go over the advising and registration schedule for the program to help you understand when and where you will get information to help you get ready for registration today. I will only cover the advising and registration portion of your schedule, so please refer to your program schedule for other important workshops and opportunities available to you throughout your Transitions experience.
During the first portion (Group Advising) we will talk about your academic resources at Western, help you understand graduation requirements, review how any credits may have transferred to Western, and how to plan for registration. At the end of this session advisors will assist you in preparing for registration this afternoon.
For any students receiving Veteran’s benefits, it is mandatory that you attend the Veteran’s Services workshop directly following this session in Miller Hall 154.
For any student who has taken Spanish in college or high school and plans to take a Spanish class at Western, you will first need to take the Spanish placement test offered today at 1:15 pm in Miller Hall 21.
At 11:30, you will have the opportunity to attend department workshops and presentations that are listed on your green handout. Then, after lunch, you will have the opportunity to meet with Academic Department Advisors to ask questions about major requirements, how to declare, transfer credit, and resolve potential registration issues. This morning we will help you identify potential registration issues so that your afternoon registration session goes as smoothly as possible. Please note that department availability varies during the summer.
Your registration session will begin at 3:15pm in this lab. We will be here with you to explain and guide you through the registration process. Don’t forget to bring all of your advising and planning materials from the day with you .

3. MAJOR EXPLORATION AND PREPARATION
ACADEMICS AT WESTERN
MAJOR EXPLORATION AND PREPARATION
YOUR ACADEMIC RECORDS
CLASS PLANNING RESOURCES
PLANNING FOR FALL REGISTRATION
We’ll begin with an overview of advising resources and academic requirements to earn your degree.

4. ADVISING AT WESTERN Orientation Academic Advising Center
Your department is your BEST resource for academic planning!
Recommendation: meet with an advisor at least once per quarter.
Orientation
WWU’s Advising & Registration process
Introduction to Campus Resources
Connect with Academic Department
Register for fall classes
Academic Advising Center
General Advising
What classes to take
How to declare a major
How can I raise my GPA?
Can I drop a class?
Academic Departments
Will my transfer courses apply to my major?
What are the requirements to declare?
Ongoing advising for your program of study
Advisors may refer to page 2 of the Viking Advisor DTA version for information on Advising at Western
Let’s review how advising works at Western, and where you can seek assistance with your academic planning throughout your time as a Western student.
Today, our role as advisors is to prepare you for fall quarter registration and introduce you to Western’s advising resources and registration system.
For ongoing advising support, the Academic Advising Center will be available to assist you with general questions and concerns around academic policies and academic performance.
Academic departments are your primary resource when you have questions about your chosen program of study.
It is your responsibility as a student to initiate contact with advisors during the academic year and throughout your time at Western. We recommend that you check in with an advisor at least once per quarter to stay on track and ensure you are taking appropriate coursework for your academic plan.
Viking Advisor pg. 2

5. VIKING ADVISOR Registration and Planning Guide for New Students
Provides advising and registration information
Includes:
Registration Information
Academic Planning Resources
The Viking Advisor is a Registration and Planning Guide for New Students that you will use a lot today, but you should also keep it to use throughout your first year.
Let’s look at a few sections inside the Viking Advisor now:
When you open to the first page, you will find the table of contents to locate any section within the Viking Advisor.
On the back outside cover of the DTA version there are recommendations for academic and career planning throughout your academic career here at Western.
Pages include important tips and instructions regarding registration, the waitlist, and online academic planning resources and information.
Keep your Viking Advisor for use
throughout your first year at Western.

6. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR A SECOND DEGREE
Complete a minimum of 45 credits at Western
Must be registered for at least one Western course
in quarter which degree is awarded
Complete major requirements
Minors are not required for the degree unless required for the major
At least 50% of the credits for a major or minor must be earned at WWU
Cumulative WWU GPA of 2.0 or greater
Let’s review the post-baccalaureate degree requirements:
A minimum of 45 credits must be completed at Western, including being registered for at least one Western course during the final quarter.
-Final quarter: must be registered for at least one Western course in the quarter the degree will be awarded.
Completion of a major, with at least 50% of the credits earned at Western. A minor is not required unless required for the major.
Writing proficiency: for students who completed a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States, you have fulfilled this requirement. For students who hold a foreign degree, it is required that you complete 3 writing proficiency points in upper-division coursework with a minimum grade of a C-.
Many, but not all, majors include courses with writing proficiency points. This is something to look into and include in your academic planning if needed.
GPA—meet the minimum cumulative WWU GPA of at least a 2.0 (or higher, as required by individual departments).
A C- or higher is required for an individual course to serve as a prerequisite to another course, and to count toward a major, minor, or program of study.

7. MAJOR EXPLORATION AND PREPARATION
ACADEMICS AT WESTERN
MAJOR EXPLORATION AND PREPARATION
YOUR ACADEMIC RECORDS
CLASS PLANNING RESOURCES
PLANNING FOR FALL REGISTRATION
We’ve reviewed academic requirements for students, including selection and completion of a major. Now I’ll introduce you to some of the resources to explore the academic programs available to you.

8. UNIVERSITY CATALOG College & Department Information
Note: the screenshot of the homepage is hyperlinked to the Catalog homepage, but the text box is not hyperlinked.
Now I will introduce you to a comprehensive resource for academic planning, the University Catalog. The University Catalog can be found online via the Western homepage under Academics - printed copies are not available.
Option 1 present the information below and proceed with the series of screenshots:
In the University Catalog, you will find information needed to navigate your way through Western including:
College and department information
Details on how to declare specific majors
Curriculum requirements for all majors
Course descriptions
Academic Policies
Appendices, such as:
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Academic Honesty Policy
Academic integrity is one of many values important to Western students and faculty. You are responsible for knowing the academic policies and major related information in the University Catalog. We suggest you take some time to review and become familiar with the information because you are expected to be an ethical member of Western’s academic community.
Option 2 cover the content above. Then, invite students to navigate to the Catalog and a specific program of study along with you.
Determine a major you will use as an example and ensure that it has at least one course that is a GUR.
Encourage students to pay attention to all of the information you will highlight because it will be beneficial throughout their time at Western. Share the perspective that students may explore different majors or change majors and this is a resource to come back to for information.
Use the printed slides and notes as a reference to show the key points to cover as you navigate your example major.
College & Department Information
Major & Minor Requirements
Course Descriptions
Academic Policies
Student Rights & Responsibilities

9. PROGRAMS OF STUDY AT WESTERN
Locate the list of available majors under ‘Programs of Study’ in the online Catalog
One of the most utilized features of the University Catalog is the Programs of Study section. I will show you how to use this resource to find a complete list of the majors offered at Western.
Programs of Study are organized by college, and then department, and then alphabetically by name.
You can click on the major to see more information. Let’s look at this more closely in the next slide.

10. MAJORS IN THE 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
This slide has multiple animations.
Let’s look at what you can find about each major in the Catalog.
The name of the major will appear at the top of the page.
You can find the number of credits required to complete the major here.
There is a descriptive overview of the area of study.
You can also find department contact information.
There are career resources including some sample careers. For more comprehensive career information, please follow the link to the Career Services Center.
There is a section with information and specific requirements to declare the major.

11. MAJORS IN THE CATALOG Course Requirements
Click on a Course Title to View More Information
This is a good place to find
the number of credits and
how the course is graded.
This slide has multiple animations.
As you continue to scroll down the page,
You will find the course requirements for that major.
If you click on a course title, you can find more information about the course including a description, prerequisites, and number of credits.
This will show the number of course credits, how the course is graded, and any prerequisites.

12. MAJOR EXPLORATION AND PREPARATION
ACADEMICS AT WESTERN
MAJOR EXPLORATION AND PREPARATION
YOUR ACADEMIC RECORDS
CLASS PLANNING RESOURCES
PLANNING FOR FALL REGISTRATION
If you used the interactive Catalog option, invite the students to return their attention to the presentation. For students who find it difficult to focus, invite them to turn their keyboard over or computer monitor off.
Our goal today is to provide information about Western’s degree requirements, introduce you to academic resources and to help you prepare for registration. We’ve just reviewed the degree requirements and some of the academic resources. Now we will show you how to use your individual academic records for academic planning and registration preparation.

13. STUDENT ADVISING SHEET
Personal Information
Orientation Advisor & General Advising Contact
Transfer credit: AP, IB, College, or University
SAT or ACT Scores
Math Placement Information
This slide includes multiple animations. (Transitions version)
Most of you should have a copy of your Student Advising Sheet in your packet. Please take that out now and follow along. If you don’t have a print out of your Student Advising Sheet, don’t worry, an advisor can help you view yours online after the presentation.
Let’s look at the information that can be found on your Student Advising Sheet
Personal information is noted at the top of the Student Advising Sheet such as name, address, and student number (W#).
Advisor name and contact information is also provided.
SAT and ACT scores
The Math Placement Scores section will show any score or grade that may place you into a math course at Western. These include MPA scores, AP, and some transfer math grades.
The lower Math Placement Information section will indicate when you have completed the QSR. For recommendations on what math class to take, please consult with an advisor.
We hope that most of you will have taken the ALEKS Math Placement Assessment, also known as the MPA, however some of you may need to take it. If you have completed the MPA twice, including once as a proctored exam, then you have an official score that is valid for math placement and registration. You can see your highest official MPA score on your Student Advising Sheet online in Web4U if it isn’t listed on the paper copy.
Today, everyone should talk to one of the advisors about where you are with math at Western.
Consider students’ major interests, placement, level of last math class taken, length of time since last math class, and comfort level when selecting math courses or which quarter to begin math.
Check the Math Placement Scores section for any grades or scores that may place you into a math course at Western. Official MPA scores will display in this section.
Consult with an advisor to consider all placement information and to choose the appropriate course for you.

14. TRANSFER EQUIVALENCY REPORT (TER)
Institution Information
Course Equivalents
XX and TT code
Not Upper Division
Transfer Grades
This slide has multiple animations. (Transitions Post Bac version.)
Your Transfer Equivalency Report (TER) details accepted transfer credit from accredited schools or programs that applies to your intended academic plan at Western, if the academic departments provided an evaluation of your credits.
The name of any the transfer college or university institutions are listed in the left column above and course numbers and titles for transfer course work. The WWU Equivalent Courses are listed in the right column. If you have earned your DTA Associate Degree, it will show up under the institution name, as in this example with Whatcom Community College. A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree awarded will also show.
Transfer courses with exact course equivalents at Western. Taking a course at Western that appears in the right-hand column will be considered a repeat and you will lose your transfer credit for that course.
Transfer courses with an equivalent ending in XX or TT. For these courses, there is no equivalent course taught at WWU within that discipline. These courses may or may not count toward a major or minor. Students should contact the academic department to find out whether these courses may be used as a prerequisite or toward a major or minor. Regardless of whether these courses apply toward a major or minor, they do count toward the 45 credits needed for a second degree.
Not Upper Division (NUD). Since these courses were completed at the level they will not be counted as upper division even though the equivalent course at Western is upper division.
Transfer grades. Grades earned at another institution will show up on the TER with a ‘T’. These grades do not affect a student’s Western GPA, but may be considered by departments when determining eligibility to declare the major.
Those transfer courses satisfying a GUR at Western will have the GUR attribute listed in the far right column.
Because Post Bac students are pursuing a unique set of requirements, the Admissions Office may not articulate all of your previous undergraduate credits. They will have looked for specific credits needed for your intended program of study or courses that may serve as prerequisites to requirements (for example math courses that may fulfill the prerequisite for economics or science courses).
Any questions about how courses were accepted should be directed to Admissions. They will have a table at the information fair during lunch.
GUR Attributes
Please see the key at the bottom of your printed TER for more information about your transfer credits. 14

15. MAJOR EXPLORATION AND PREPARATION
ACADEMICS AT WESTERN
MAJOR EXPLORATION AND PREPARATION
YOUR ACADEMIC RECORDS
CLASS PLANNING RESOURCES
PLANNING FOR FALL REGISTRATION
Faculty/staff advisors re-introduce the ASA who presents here and continues until the last slide.
Now we will cover tips and tools for building a schedule of classes.

16. Found on your myWestern homepage, under Registration
CLASSFINDER
Found on your myWestern homepage, under Registration
This page links to the Western homepage to do a live demonstration– make sure to cover all the points on your checklist.
Reminder for ASA: Post Bac students don’t necessarily want or need a full time schedule. Their first quarter they may be taking prerequisite courses or they may have a full or part time career while completing coursework.
Classfinder is a useful tool to check course availability prior to when your registration opens as well as during registration.
To get to Classfinder from the Western homepage, click on myWestern, and then under Western Links click on Classfinder in the Registration section.
Let’s look at the main Classfinder page together: Point out each of these as you list them.
Once on the Classfinder main page, make sure you have the correct term selected.
You have the option to search for classes that fulfill certain General University and Graduation Requirements. The “GUR Attributes” section allows you to select a specific GUR category to view all classes offered in a specific term.
Under “Other Attributes” you may also search by other course attributes such as classes that include a service learning component or are offered in an online format. To see main campus classes, leave “All Sites” selected.
One of the most used filters is to look for classes by subject.
Additional criteria you can select include: days of the week, start and end times, credits, and specific course number. These search options give very specific results and can often limit your search, eliminating some classes you may be interested in. We don’t recommend using these options unless it is necessary for planning your schedule.
The Open Sections Only check box is helpful during registration by only showing you courses with open seats.
Now let’s search for a class and look at the results together:
Make sure to cover all the items in the checklist below as you show two search examples. Show two examples, one being ENVS 203– to show that 1 CRN can indicate both a lecture and a lab.
How to find course descriptions and course title
Attributes including GUR and OL (also note the additional fee with OL courses)
What are prerequisites and restrictions MJ/OV – be sure to pay close attention to these. At times, you may need to talk to different departments for assistance with restrictions during registration.
Days and times, including that at Western “R” is Thursday
Where and what the Course Reference Number (CRN) is
How to identify capacity and number of available seats (red = active waitlist; green = a class is open)
Make sure to show class location and credits
Show how to add and remove classes in Scratch Sheet (this is not registering for a class)
It’s also very important to note that when you look at Classfinder today, you may see that classes are full. We are holding seats in various classes for you that will be released this afternoon. So, if you see a class that you would like or need to take – still copy the class number and CRN and you can check if it has open seats tomorrow. Please don’t worry—while you may not get all of your first choices, we will help you register for a full schedule today.
More classes
open this afternoon!
Viking Advisor pg. 9

17. DEVELOPING A BALANCED SCHEDULE
Learning to develop a good schedule is a
valuable skill for academic success.
Building an appropriate schedule
Full Time Credit Load = average credits (3-4 classes)
Credit load may look different for a Post Bac
Quarter vs. Semester
Balance class types and sizes
Plan time for out-of-class assignments and to study
1 credit hour = 1 hour of class + 2 hours of out of class preparation / studying
Pay attention to prerequisites and course sequencing
Many majors such as Languages, Math, Science, Pre-Healthcare, and Engineering should begin their coursework fall quarter to stay on track
Developing a balanced schedule is key to having a successful first quarter at Western. Here are some things to consider when you are developing your fall quarter schedule.
A typical schedule will consist of credits, which is usually three or four courses. Keep in mind that lab classes will demand more in-class time.
For those of you transferring from a semester school, remember that the pace of information covered in a week quarter will be much faster than a week semester.
Your schedule should have a balance with regard to the types of courses you choose. For example, if you plan to take a larger lecture class, try to balance that by selecting a smaller class in the same quarter. Or you may want to mix science courses with a humanities course on your schedule. Exceptions may apply depending on the extensive nature of requirements in some majors.
Part of developing a balanced schedule includes planning time for out of class assignments, studying, and other commitments such as work and student activities. Instructors typically expect students to study two hours outside of the classroom for every hour spent in class.
Make sure to pay attention to the prerequisites (listed in red in Classfinder) when planning your schedule. Without having prerequisites fulfilled, or currently in progress, you will not be able to register for the course.
In addition to prerequisites, it is important to pay attention to course sequencing. Language, math, science, pre-healthcare, and engineering majors should begin their major course work fall quarter.
Advisor notes:
Students should be encouraged to carefully consider their first quarter schedule, particularly if they are receiving federal financial aid (including student loans)
Message from Financial Aid: “Assure students that while they are registering now, they have the opportunity to make adjustments during the add/drop period of registration as fall quarter begins. Students receiving financial aid are strongly advised to contact the Financial Aid Department before dropping a course and decreasing overall credit load, to find out whether their financial aid award or eligibility will be affected.”
This afternoon students have the option to attend a session with Financial Aid where they will cover receiving aid and how to maintain aid eligibility.
Viking Advisor pg. 8

18. MAJOR EXPLORATION AND PREPARATION
ACADEMICS AT WESTERN
MAJOR EXPLORATION AND PREPARATION
YOUR ACADEMIC RECORDS
CLASS PLANNING RESOURCES
PLANNING FOR FALL REGISTRATION
Now we’re going to show share information about registration at Western and show you how to register for classes.

19. PHASES OF REGISTRATION
Post Bacs—ASA covers this slide
At Western there are a few different phases to registration that are important to review with you.
At Transitions we help you learn how to review your academic plans in order to prepare for and register for classes. After Transitions, you will register on your own at any computer by navigating Web4U as we will show you and do today.
Prepare for registration each quarter by checking your specific registration time in Web4U. It’s also helpful to review your academic goals and next steps with coursework to keep moving forward. The Viking Advisor has Tips for Developing a Balanced Schedule (pg 8 in DTA version). Remember to create a couple possible class schedules.
Phase I marks the beginning of registration for continuing students and access time is based on the number of completed credits. Students may register for up to 18 credits. We are currently in Phase I of registration for new students.
Phase II of registration allows for online schedule changes and registration for up to 20 credits. Some departments remove restrictions on courses at the start of Phase II. This is also the first opportunity for new students to access the waitlist. Phase II begins August 27th at 8:30am.
Phase III starts the first day of the quarter and ends at midnight on the fifth day of the quarter. Please note that waitlisting for courses concludes with the end of Phase III.
Beyond Phase III, schedule changes (either adding or dropping a class) should be carefully considered and must be done in person at the Registrar’s Office in Old Main 230.
Now
Aug. 27
Sept. 25
Viking Advisor pg. 6

20. CHECK YOUR REGISTRATION STATUS
Before we cover how to register, let’s check your registration status and make sure that you don’t have any holds that would prevent you from registering later today. This process will show a hold for measles clearance. If you have not taken care of your measles clearance yet, you will need to do that before the registration session this afternoon. For more information about your measles clearance, speak with an advisor after this presentation.
Let’s get started by going to Western’s home page at where we will access Web4U to register via your myWestern portal.
Select ‘myWestern,’ then select ‘Sign In.’

21. NAVIGATING myWESTERN
Log in using your username (first part of your WWU address) and password (which you created).
If you are having login issues, please follow along and then raise your hand after the presentation for assistance.

22. NAVIGATING myWESTERN This page contains animations.
This is your MyWestern portal.
Note that from here you have:
Click for animation. Access to your via Office 365 (which you should check daily, as it is Western’s official means of communication with you).
Click for animation. Canvas is the online component to some of your classes. Additionally you have been automatically enrolled in our Canvas advising course called the Virtual Advisor. You may have accessed this prior to attending orientation today. This course contains five modules with valuable information about academic resources and requirements you can view during your time at Western. During your first quarter, you will receive weekly announcements that introduce you to campus resources and includes reminders about the university’s important dates and deadlines.
And, valuable news and information and links to campus resources.
2. Click for animation. Web4U is how you navigate to your student records, the registration system, and financial aid or scholarship information. Select Web4U at the top of your myWestern page.

23. NAVIGATING WEB4U: STUDENT RECORDS
(Post bac version—no animations.)
Now select the ‘Student’ tab at the top of the screen.
Under the ‘Student’ tab, there are two categories: ‘Registration’ and ‘Student Records.’
Under ‘Student Records,’ you will find your ‘Student Advising Sheet’ that will show updated information on your MPA score and you can access your ‘Transfer Equivalency Report.’

24. CHECK YOUR REGISTRATION STATUS
Now, let’s move to the ‘Registration’ menu to check your registration status.
First, select the ‘Student’ tab at the top of the screen and then click ‘Registration.’

25. CHECK YOUR REGISTRATION STATUS
In the ‘Registration’ menu, click on ‘Check Your Registration Status.’
On the next screen select ‘Fall 2019’ from the drop-down menu and click ‘Submit.’

26. CHECK YOUR REGISTRATION STATUS
This slide has animation to highlight information.
This is where you will go every quarter to identify the time when registration opens for you. You should always do this at least a week before registration begins to avoid any potential delays in your registration. Right now, your registration time is set for August 27th at 8:30am but this afternoon it will be updated to allow access at 3:35pm during the afternoon registration session.
Hopefully you all will see 4 green check marks – everyone that has 4 green check marks please raise your hand.
Click for animation. If you don’t have 4 green check marks, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click ‘View Holds.’ After the presentation, raise your hand so an advisor can assist you.
This screen will show a hold for measles clearance at this time. If you haven’t taken care of your measles clearance please speak with an advisor after this presentation.
Click for animation. If you have requested an override and it has been processed, the information will be listed on this page.

27. WEB4U REGISTRATION MENU
To return to the registration menu, click on the ‘Student’ tab at the top of the page, then select Registration, and then click ‘Add/Drop Classes’ to register. Using the back button on your web browser may cause problems.

28. STUDENT HEALTH CENTER NOTICE
ASAs Read the following in its entirety.
Next, you will see a notice from the Student Health Center. Please read the notice discussing meningitis and then click ‘acknowledge’. This notice includes information that meningitis can cause a life-threatening disease that will closely resemble influenza symptoms and lead to death or permanent disabilities within 48 hours. This notice does not mean that we currently have it on campus, but that there is a higher risk of it spreading while being in close proximity to others, particularly living in the Residence Halls. If you have not already received the meningitis vaccine, or it has been more than five years, you should consider revaccination. The Student Health Center on campus offers the vaccine during the academic quarters for a small fee.

29. ADD/DROP CLASSES
This is the ‘Add/Drop Classes’ page you will use every quarter to register for classes. You will enter your five-digit CRNs for the courses you want to register for into the boxes. Then click ‘Submit Changes.’
You may enter the CRNs for all the classes you wish to register for either separately or all at the same time.
Entering CRNs for multiple sections of the same class will result in an error message.

30. WEB REGISTERED Here is a sample schedule of classes.
Note that ‘Web Registered’ means you are successfully registered for those classes.
You can use the Action drop down box to ‘Web Delete’ if you wish to drop a class.
Confirm your total number of credits and review the course numbers and titles to confirm you are registered for the correct courses.
If you still need to find classes or would like to check on class availability, you may find it helpful to open ClassFinder in another page/tab.

31. REGISTRATION ERRORS
Here is an example of a registration add error—in this case there was a time conflict.
Web4U will not allow you to register for classes when times overlap.
If the error indicates that the class is ‘Closed,’ meaning it is full, you should look to see if another section of that class is available or register for an alternate class. In late August, you will also have the option to add your name to a waitlist which we will cover next.
Other common registration errors occur if you do not have the required prerequisite or if a class is restricted to majors only. If you have other registration add errors, check with an advisor and we can help identify and possibly correct the error.
After you have a full schedule, you can click ‘Week at a Glance’ at the bottom of the page to review your schedule in calendar view.

32. WEEK AT A GLANCE (SCHEDULE)
In order to show the full week of classes, select ‘Next Week’ and then print your schedule.
Raise your hand to have an advisor review your completed schedule.

33. WHAT TO DO WHEN A CLASS IS CLOSED
Get registered for alternate courses today!
Consider using the online waitlist system
Available starting August 27th at 8:30am
How the waitlist works:
Step-by-step instructions are on your handout and in the Viking Advisor
You may waitlist for as many classes as you choose
You may waitlist for multiple sections of the same course
Notification is via (or opt-in for text message notification)
If you receive a seat, you are responsible for registering for the class via Web4U
Need help? Advisors can help you register for credits today
If a class is closed, register for other courses. It is important to make sure you have a full schedule today and do not depend on getting into a class from the waitlist.
Western has an online waitlist system for full classes that will be available starting August 27th at 8:30am.
If you are interested in using the waitlist, we’ve provided a handout with step-by-step instructions. Here are a few details:
You may waitlist for as many classes as you choose
You may waitlist for multiple sections of the same course
Notification of an available seat is ed to your WWU account (or you may opt-in for text message notification)
If you receive a seat, you are responsible for registering for the class via Web4U
Remember to register for a full schedule today. We can help you build a strong schedule that includes credits.

34. Academic Planning Steps
for Today
ASA covers this slide while Advisor distributes Academic Planning Steps handout.
Now we will look at the steps you should take today to build class schedules and other things to do to prepare for fall registration this afternoon.

35. IDENTIFY MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
STEP #1:
IDENTIFY MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
& ANY COMPLETED CREDIT
To get started, if you have chosen a major, you will want to identify your major requirements and any preparatory course work that needs to be completed.
Check to see if you have completed any with transfer credits. Remember to look at direct course equivalents.
If you have any transfer credits with an XX or TT that are in the same department as a major you are interested in, you might want to talk to the department about whether those will count toward any major requirement.
The Programs of Study found in the Catalog that we looked at earlier serves as a great resource to track any progress you’ve made in the major with transfer credit.
I also encourage you to know how to read your Transfer Equivalency Report so that you know what you have credit for and you do not accidently repeat any courses.

36. STEP #2: CHECK MATH PLACEMENT
Do you need to take the MPA?
Identify what (if any) math courses are recommended for your academic plans
Determine if you should take math fall quarter
Next, review your Student Advising Sheet for math and English placement information.
Talk with an Advisor about your math options.

37. FIND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS OR PREREQUISITES FOR FALL
STEP #3:
FIND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS OR PREREQUISITES FOR FALL
Then, checking for major requirements or prerequisites, use ClassFinder to look up courses in those categories to begin building potential schedules. It’s best to choose more courses than you need to ensure you have back-up choices in case your first choice is full.
Add courses you find to the ClassFinder scratch sheet by clicking on the CRN (5-digit purple number uniquely identifying each course).
After locating your major requirements in the Catalog, use ClassFinder to lookup major requirements that you can take fall quarter. Pay close attention to pre-requisites and course restrictions in red.
Watch for prerequisites and restrictions.
Read all the notes available.

38. IDENTIFY ANY DEPARTMENTS YOU WOULD LIKE TO MEET WITH
STEP #4:
IDENTIFY ANY DEPARTMENTS YOU WOULD LIKE TO MEET WITH
Common reasons to connect with a department today:
Do you need to complete any prerequisites for your major?
Do you need any overrides for fall classes?
Is your department giving a presentation this morning?
What departments do you want to connect with this afternoon?
Common reasons to connect with a department today:
Do you need to complete any prerequisites for your major?
Do you need any overrides for fall classes? An override is permission to register for a class.
Is your department giving a presentation this morning? Take a look at the green handout to see if department(s) of interest are giving a presentation. This will be a good introduction to the program and this afternoon you may connect with the departments about specific individual advising questions.
What departments do you want to connect with this afternoon? You may need to consult with departments that are not your major. For example, Computer Science requires math and you may need to talk with the math department about coursework in that applies to your major.

39. STEP #5: CREATE & SAVE MULTIPLE SCHEDULES
Finally, save or print your scratch sheet for use during registration.
Create multiple schedules, with different courses. We recommend trying to create 2 different schedules and to identify 2-3 additional classes you are open to taking.
Watch for prerequisites and restrictions and have an advisor review your potential schedules before you leave today.
Bring your advising materials and this information back with you for registration this afternoon if you would like any assistance.

40. REGISTERING FOR CLASSES
Today at 3:35pm!
Registration is open until 12pm the next business day.
Drop in advising and registration help is available here in this lab this afternoon. Check your Countdown to Western page to confirm that your measles immunity requirement is complete. This is necessary to be able to register.
Today at 3:35pm you may register online through the student system MyWestern/Web4U. Registration is open until 12pm the next business day.
Drop-in advising and registration assistance is available here in this lab 2:30-4:45pm
If you do not have measles clearance completed, you will need to make sure you take care of that today at the Student Health Center to be eligible to register.
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41. ACADEMIC PLANNING STEPS FOR TODAY
Identify and find major requirements using the Catalog; check if any of these credits are fulfilled.
Talk with an Advisor about your math placement
Look for open classes in ClassFinder that will fulfill major requirements or prerequisites for fall quarter.
Identify any academic departments to meet with later today for course overrides or major declaration information.
Create and save multiple fall quarter schedules.
Faculty/Staff Advisor covers this final slide to summarize and transition to time where students work and advisors circulate.
We will leave this screen up to remind you of the planning steps that we just covered.
The rest of our time during this advising session will be for you to prepare for registration this afternoon and work with advisors one-on-one to answer any questions you may have. Some things you want to make sure to do are:
-Check your registration status for any holds that may prevent you from registering this afternoon.
Identify and find major requirements using the Catalog.
Remember to identify your math placement and what math course, if any, would be best for your interests and goals. Please talk to an advisor to confirm your plans.
Look for open classes in ClassFinder that will fulfill Major Requirements or prerequisites for fall quarter.
Create and save multiple fall quarter schedules, using ClassFinder’s Scratch Sheet. If you are writing down your course schedules, don’t forget to include the CRN – the 5-digit purple number used to register for that class.
Here are some other planning tips:
Identify any potential registration issues now. Doing this will allow you to resolve these issues as soon as possible. Common issues include:
Getting overrides from departments (noted with an ‘OV’ in Classfinder) If you request an override, and receive it you still need to register for the class yourself via Web4U.
Declaring your intended major in order to register for major restricted courses (indicated by an ‘MJ’ in Classfinder)
Check pre-requisites for your trial schedule. If you are using transfer courses that show up with a ‘XX’ or ‘TT’ designation, you may need to get an override from the department of the class your are attempting to register for.
Also remember:
Attend Departmental Presentations if offered at 11:30am
Connect with Academic Departments from 1:15pm – 3:00pm today, see your Departmental Advising Schedule (green) for locations
The Spanish Placement Test is today at 1:15pm in Miller Hall 21
Advisors will be available in this lab beginning at 2:30pm today
The MPA is available online.
Please raise your hand if you have any questions or get stuck and an advisor will come around to assist you.
Other things you may want to do to prepare for registration:
Check Departmental Advising Schedule (green handout)
Departmental Presentations at 11:30am
Departmental Advising 1:15-3:00pm
Spanish Placement Test 1:15pm in MH 21
Advisors will be available beginning at 2:30pm in your registration lab.
Math Placement Assessment – available online