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

Start of Quarter
Date Event
Wed, Sep 24 First Day of Classes
Registration
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
Last Day Deadlines
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
End of Quarter
Date Event
Mon, Dec 8 - Fri, Dec 12 Final Exams
Sat, Dec 13 December Commencement
Holidays
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