Plan Ahead
![A summary view of the Plan Ahead feature](/sites/registrar.wwu.edu/files/styles/image_block_large/public/2023-03/PlanAheadOverview.png?itok=8GeBKwrE)
Give yourself a head start by building a plan for the upcoming term. When you are ready to register, you can access these plans. This can be a major benefit to minimizing the energy spent on registration.
Web4U Guide
Plan Ahead - A Step By Step Guide
![Blue arrow points to the Plan Ahead option.](/sites/registrar.wwu.edu/files/2023-03/PlanAheadSelect.png)
Step 1: Create a Plan
Students are able to create up to three plans for the term in question. The first step on the path to creating a plan is to select the Create a New Plan button.
![Create a new plan button](/sites/registrar.wwu.edu/files/2023-03/SelectAPlanHome_0.png)
Step 2: Search for Classes
Search for Classes
Students are able to research courses they'd like to add to their plan by using the search fields on the Find Classes page.
![Search for courses to add to your plan.](/sites/registrar.wwu.edu/files/2023-03/PlanAheadSearch.png)
Search results will provide course titles and course number, as well as provide options to view sections and add the course to the plan.
![Search results in the Plan Ahead feature](/sites/registrar.wwu.edu/files/2023-03/PlanAheadSearchResult.png)
Step 3: View Sections
When viewing sections, students are able to see all possible courses that can be added to their plan. Students can also select individual courses by title to review details before adding.
![A list of classes in the specified search.](/sites/registrar.wwu.edu/files/2023-03/PlanAheadFindClass.png)
Step 4: Add Class to Plan
After adding a course to the plan, it will display as pending. Once all courses for the plan are in place, students can submit the plan.
![Save a course to add it to your plan](/sites/registrar.wwu.edu/files/2023-03/PlanAheadSave.png)
Step 5: Name Your Plan
Once a plan has been created, the next step is to provide a name so this can be referenced with ease later.
![A pop-up window with the option to name your plan.](/sites/registrar.wwu.edu/files/2023-03/PlanAheadNamePlan.png)
Step 6: Register for Classes
Students can register for classes from the Plan tab by selecting the course and then the proper class they are seeking.
![The Plan tab within Register for Classes](/sites/registrar.wwu.edu/files/2023-03/RegClassesPlanResults.png)