Located in Killian Annex, the Advising Center offers comprehensive academic advising to all undeclared undergraduate students at Western Carolina University.  The Center provides a holistic approach to advising by addressing students’ academic and social potential.

Advisors help students to select proper courses, to choose careers and appropriate majors, to understand university academic policies and procedures, and to cope with the transition to college.

The Center also provides the Early Alert System, and Learning Contract course for at-risk students. Additionally, the Center serves as a campus resource for general academic information.

Please refer to the Liberal Studies program for current approved courses, checksheet, and other forms. 

How do I know how I am doing in a course?
You should read your course syllabus carefully to make sure you understand your professor's grading policies. If you have questions about how your professor calculates your grades, visit with him or her during office hours. In addition, you should check your progress grades during the fifth week of classes.

How do I check my grades?

• Log on to My Cat
• Click on the Personal Services tab
• Click on Student Records
• Click on the Grades
• Select the current academic term

What can I do to improve my grade in a course?

• Go to class everyday
• Use a day planner
• Study 3 hours each day
• Meet with your instructor during office hours
• Spend time in the Catamount Academic Success Center, Mathematics Tutoring Center, Writing Center

Who can I discuss my options with?
Your academic advisor and course instructor.

How do I withdraw from a course?
To withdraw from a course, you must visit the Advising Center, complete a course withdrawal form, and take the form to the Registrar's Office. Courses from which you withdraw will be listed on your transcript with a grade of "W." These courses will not count toward your grade point average (GPA).

Will I still be a full-time student if I withdraw from a course?
You must have 12 credit hours to be a full-time student. Therefore, as long as you keep at least 12 credit hours, you will be a full-time student.

Will withdrawing from a course affect my financial aid?
Students who are receiving financial aid need to make satisfactory progress toward earning a degree. In addition to earning a satisfactory grade point average students need to complete (earn a passing grade) in all of the courses they start. Contact the Office of Financial Aid if you have any questions.