Important Dates & Deadlines
Religious Accommodations Notice
Western provides reasonable accommodation for students to take holidays for reasons of faith or conscience or for organized activities conducted under the auspices of a religious denomination, church, or religious organization. Navigate to the Religious Accommodations policy on the University Catalog to learn more.
Important Dates & Deadlines
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 24 | First Day of Classes |
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tue, May 13 - Tue, Jul 15 | Phase I - registration for continuing students - students can register for up to 18 credits max |
| Wed, Jul 16 - Mon, Aug 25 | Registration Closed for Continuing Students |
| Tue, Jul 22 - Mon, Jul 28 | Advising & Registration - Transfer and Post-Bac - July 22, 23, 24, 28 |
| Tue, Jul 29 - Thu, Jul 31 | Advising & Registration - First-Year Students (45+ Incoming Credits) |
| Mon, Aug 4 - Thu, Aug 21 | Advising & Registration - First-Year Students (Less Than 45 Incoming Credits) |
| Tue, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 23 | Phase II - registration for continuing, new transfer, and post-baccalaureate students - students can register for up to 20 credits max |
| Mon, Sep 22 | Advising & Registration - First-Year Students (unable to attend in August) |
| Wed, Sep 24 - Tue, Sep 30 | Phase III - open registration - students can register for up to 20 credits max - waitlisting hours change from 24 to 12 hours |
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Thu, May 1 | Priority date for readmission after being away one quarter or longer other than summer quarter |
| Fri, Jun 6 | Last day to apply for a bachelor's degree (before late fee applies) |
| Mon, Sep 22 | Last day to apply for graduate degree |
| Wed, Sep 24 | Tuition and fees, housing and meal plan charges due |
| Tue, Sep 30 | Last day to add a class without an override |
| Tue, Sep 30 | Last day to withdraw from WWU or drop a class with full refund (ends at 11:59 p.m.) |
| Tue, Sep 30 | Waitlisting ends at 11:59 p.m. |
| Tue, Sep 30 | Last day to change to-or-from Audit |
| Sun, Oct 5 | Last day to add or drop a class without incurring a $10 per credit late fee |
| Sun, Oct 5 | Last day to drop a class without incurring a "W" grade on official transcript ("XM" code appears on unofficial academic history only) |
| Wed, Oct 15 | Last day to pay account before late payment charges are assessed |
| Sun, Oct 19 | Last day to change to-or-from Pass/No Pass |
| Thu, Oct 23 | Last day for half-tuition refund when dropping a class (fees are not refunded) |
| Fri, Oct 31 | Last day to apply for a Bachelor's degree (late fees apply) |
| Sun, Nov 9 | Last day to withdraw from a class. Online registration via Web4U ends at 11:59 p.m. |
| Fri, Nov 14 | Last day to make a reservation for December Commencement |
| Sun, Nov 30 | Last day to withdraw from WWU - for fall quarter only |
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 8 - Fri, Dec 12 | Final Exams |
| Sat, Dec 13 | December Commencement |
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 1 | Labor Day |
| Tue, Nov 11 | Veterans Day |
| Wed, Nov 26 - Sun, Nov 30 | Thanksgiving Break (Wed, Nov 26 - University open, no classes) |
| Fri, Nov 28 | Native American Heritage Day |
| Sat, Dec 13 - Mon, Jan 5 | Winter Break |