Summer Advising & Registration
Summer Advising & Registration 2025
Reservations are now open!
Reservations opened Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM.
The Summer A&R 2025 Session is for new, incoming students whose first quarter attending Western is Summer Quarter 2025.
For more information about advising resources for current Western students, visit the Academic Advising & Student Achievement Center's website.
Your A&R Session will be a virtual experience. Students will complete an online reservation to attend a one-day advising and academic planning session in Zoom. This session will include individual and small group advising with faculty, staff and student advisors in Zoom.
In addition to developing core academic planning skills, students will also gain a better understanding of Western's academic expectations and resources, meet with helpful faculty, staff and student advisors, and begin connecting with fellow new and current WWU students.
Continuing students (whose first quarter attending Western was not Summer 2025) should visit the Registrar's Office website for registration information and the Outreach and Continuing Education website for more information about Summer Session.
Continuing students may also connect with the Academic Advising & Student Achievement Center and academic departments (major/minor advising) for options to receive academic advising and course registration support.
Transfer Students
Incoming Transfer students are strongly encouraged to attend an Advising & Registration session. New Transfer students are assigned a time and date for class registration based on the number of credits earned. Visit the Registrar's Office website for registration information and the Outreach and Continuing Education website for more information about Summer Session.
Summer A&R 2025 Session
- Friday, May 9
Post-Baccalaureate Students
Post-Baccalaureate students are encouraged to schedule an individual advising appointment with an academic advisor prior to registration. New Post-Baccalaureate students are assigned a time and date for class registration based on the number of credits earned. Visit the Registrar's Office website for registration information and the Outreach and Continuing Education website for more information about Summer Session.
Make A Reservation
Reservations opened on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 9:00 am for incoming Summer Quarter 2025 students.
Students must make a reservation via their Student Portal in order to attend A&R. Reservations for the session will close one week prior to the session date at 11:00pm Pacific Time.
Please note that your commitment to attending on the date of your reservation is important. Students who don't show up on their session date may have difficulty finding space to reschedule for later advising. Please stay attentive to your session reservation date to help ensure you fulfill your commitment and support keeping space available for all students.
Reservation Changes
Do you need to cancel your A&R Session reservation? You may do so by following the “Cancel Reservation” link in the confirmation email you received.
Summer A&R Session Schedule
Students will participate in a one day Advising & Registration (A&R) session held in Zoom. While students must be available from 9:10am - 4:30pm, they will not be spending the entire day on Zoom. We recommend you participate in Zoom with a computer or tablet to maximize your experience and suggest Chrome as the browser.
Any use of external platforms to record or transcribe the sessions is not allowed due to account security and privacy issues. Please review the schedule below for more information about what to expect on the date of your session.
Prior to your session
Review the Virtual Advisor Canvas Course
In advance of participating in your day-of session, you are required to spend time reviewing the modules and watching the videos in the Virtual Advisor. You can access the Virtual Advisor by logging into Canvas from myWestern. The Virtual Advisor will be accessible 3-4 weeks before the first A&R session.
Complete the Proctored ALEKS Math Placement Assessment
If you haven’t done so already, complete the ALEKS MPA which includes three steps: 1. ALEKS MPA #1 (Practice), 2. ALEKS Preparation & Learning, 3. ALEKS MPA #2 (Proctored Official). Repeat steps 2 & 3, if needed, to increase your score.
Update Your Academic Interest
Update your academic interest to ensure you receive information about the major(s) you are considering. Updating your academic interest does not declare you into a major. To review and update your Academic Interests: 1. Log in to Web4U, 2. Scroll down and click Update Academic Interest (under Student Records).
Connect with Academic Departments
If you have a major or minor in mind, plan to connect with the academic department. You can use the Department Directory to look up contact information for your specific major department.
Verify the Status of your Transcripts
Check your Student Portal to see the status of your transcripts, which will be used by you and your advisors during your A&R session. If you have earned college credits through any higher education institution or program, including (but not limited to) Running Start, College in the High School, AP Exams, IB Exams, Cambridge International credit, or credits from two- or four-year colleges, you will need to send transcripts from the institution that awarded the credit to Western. Credit included on high school transcripts cannot be used to award college credit without transcripts from the college. Learn more about submitting transcripts on the College Credit page and the AP, IB and Cambridge International credit page. The Admissions Office can answer questions about the status of your transfer credits.
On the date of your session
9:10am - 12:00pm Advising Session: Presentation and Academic Planning (REQUIRED)
Zoom link sent 24 hours prior to scheduled A&R session. Required for class registration.
- 9:10am - 9:25am: Check-in
- 9:25am - 12:00pm: Group Welcome, Advising Presentation, and Academic Planning
Attend group advising session where you will learn about advising at Western, graduation requirements, declaring a major/minor, understand your transfer credit and important advising and registration tools. You will also begin planning possible summer quarter schedules and have a chance to talk with advisors.
12:00pm - 4:00pm Academic Department Connections (Prior to your afternoon registration appointment)
You may want to connect with an academic department today to ask questions about major declaration, course recommendations and more. You can use the Department Directory to look up contact information for your specific major department.
1:00pm - 4:30pm Individual 30-Minute Registration Appointments
Students access their Registration Appointment by using the same Zoom link used to access the morning Advising Session.
Students will be assigned to a 30-minute individual advising time where they will meet with an advisor from their morning group and register for Summer Quarter courses. Students will receive their 30-minute advising time the morning of their scheduled A&R session.
Transfer Students: Please note that you are assigned a time and date for class registration based on the number of credits earned; visit the Summer Session website for more information on when you are eligible to register. You are encouraged to register for classes when you are eligible, based on the Registration schedule. An advisor can review your schedule and answer any questions you may have when you attend your A&R afternoon registration appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Attendance at the Summer Advising & Registration program is strongly recommended for new Transfer students. Students attending Summer Advising & Registration will receive academic advising and register for classes during their session.
Visit the Registrar's Office website for registration information and the Outreach and Continuing Education website for more information about Summer Session.
Visit the Registrar's Office website for registration information and the Outreach and Continuing Education website for more information about Summer Session.
Students do not need to attend Summer Advising & Registration in order to register for classes.
Students attending Summer Advising & Registration will receive academic advising and registration support during the program.
Rather than a formal advising session, new Post-Baccalaureate students for Summer Quarter are invited and encouraged to schedule an individual advising appointment prior to registration.
Advising & Registration sessions will be held in Zoom. Students will be provided instructions via email regarding how to join their Zoom meeting 24 hours prior to the session check-in time. We recommend that students participate in Zoom with a laptop or tablet to maximize their experience.
Please make sure you are familiar with the Zoom platform. Check out Western’s Intro to Zoom for Students for more information. Students will need internet access for course registration. Check out Western's Stay Connected website for more information.
Any use of external platforms to record or transcribe the sessions is not allowed due to account security and privacy issues. To request disability accommodations for an A&R session, please see the drop-down menu below.
If you are concerned about your ability to participate in an A&R session in Zoom please contact the Orientation Office at 360-650-3846 or orientation@wwu.edu.
There are several required actions that all new students must take prior to their first quarter at Western, some of which need to be completed prior to your Advising & Registration session. Please review the New Student Orientation Checklist for a list of required and recommended actions for new students.
Students can also log into the Admitted Student Portal to keep track of the status of measles clearance, the receipt of final transcripts, and Advising & Registration reservations. If you need assistance logging into the Portal, please contact the Office of Admissions.
WWU is an equal opportunity institution. For disability accommodation, please contact the Orientation Office at 360-650-3846 or orientation@wwu.edu. Five days advanced notice is appreciated.