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HOW TO CHANGE SCHEDULE

  • Class schedules are available on Owlnet.
  • Schedule changes during the registration period can be made on Owlnet with no charge; schedule changes made the first five class days of the semester (referred to as Add/Drop Week) incur a $10 charge per change. 
  • Schedule change (Add/Drop) forms are available in the Registrar's office.
  • Complete the form and bring it to Registrar's office for processing.
  • Retain copy to show instructor for admission to added classes.

HOW TO CHANGE PERSONAL DATA

  • Obtain form from Registrar's office (address, phone #).
              (Name change requires proof, i.e. marriage license)
  • Submit form to Registrar's office for processing; we will notify other campus offices. 
  • May also submit address,phone and email changes via Owlnet.


HOW TO KEEP UPDATED ON ACADEMIC POLICIES/DEADLINES

  • Read the academic bulletin board that is located across from the Registrar's office; it displays pertinent information on registration, graduation, honors, etc.; check it frequently
  • Read the information that we send through campus mail or campus e-mail 
    (special registration instructions, memos, etc.;) check your mailbox frequently
  • Read the academic policies/procedures in the university catalog which is available on our website at www.williamwoods.edu. Contact the Registrar's office with any questions.

HOW TO CHANGE ADVISOR

  • Obtain form from Bonnie Carr, Academic Advising Coordinator
  • Return completed form to Bonnie - Room AB 109
  • Advisor changes must be completed PRIOR to the advising period

HOW TO WITHDRAW FROM A CLASS

  • You may withdraw from classes through the 11th week into the semester
  • Check with Registrar's office or the academic calendar for the official withdraw deadline. (If you simply stop attending a class and do not officially withdraw through our office, you will receive a grade based on the ENTIRE semester.)
  • Pick up a form from the Registrar's office 
  • Complete form (we will need to know your last date of attendance) 
  • Bring the form to the Registrar's office for processing

*If you wish to withdraw from the University completely, you must contact the Coordinator of Career Services & Student Success in Burton 005 (ext. 4212) for the appropriate paperwork.

HOW TO OBTAIN ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS

  • Obtain a transcript request form from the Registrar's office or www.williamwoods.edu/tr.  {You may instead write a letter giving pertinent information (name used while enrolled, last term enrolled, ID number and a complete address of where transcript is to be sent).}
  • Include student signature and the $10.00 per transcript fee that should be paid to the cashier 
  • Bring form and receipt to the Registrar's office for processing; allow 3-5 working days for processing
  • Current students may obtain a course history or an unofficial transcript at any time from Owlnet for no charge; assuming they do not have a financial hold on their account. 

HOW TO RECEIVE GRADES 

  • Grades may be viewed and printed from Owlnet
  • Grades may not be given over the phone
  • Grades may not be given to parents without written permission from student


HOW TO DECLARE OR CHANGE INTENT OF MAJOR/MINOR

  • Intent of Major forms should be completed upon registration; if not, pick up form from Registrar's office and complete.
  • Come to the Registrar's office to make a change in major/minor
  • Students will follow current catalog requirements based on the year the major/minor information is submitted, added or changed 

HOW TO OBTAIN VERIFICATION OF
ENROLLMENT/GOOD STUDENT STATUS

  • Bring forms to the Registrar's office for completion
  • Make the request for letters of enrollment in the Registrar's office

HOW TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR
OFF-CAMPUS COURSE WORK

  • For courses already taken, request official transcripts to be sent directly from other institutions (AP, CLEP & transfer work) to WWU Registrar's office.
  • Registration priority is based on completed, transcripted hours.
  • Receive approval from the Registrar in advance for any courses to be taken off campus

HOW TO OBTAIN BOOKS

  • Books are ordered online through MBS Direct (www.mbsdirect.net).
  • Follow the instructions in the pamphlet.
  • You need to retain a copy of your schedule in order to buy your books.

 

 

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