Registration Instructions

 

Steps to Register  
Find Your Primary Advisor
  • Log into myWCU
  • Click on the Student Profile in the My Profile box
  • Select your Role as WCU Current Student
  • See advisor listed in your Student Profile
How to Receive Your ALT-PIN
  • Your ALT-PIN can only be provided by your Primary Advisor assigned to you.
  • Prior to your assigned Registration Day, make an appointment with your Primary Advisor or follow instructions provided by your major department. 
  • Visit the Advising Day webpage to view instructions posted for your major(s).
Search the Schedule of Classes
  • Log into myWCU
  • Type 'Schedule of Classes' in the search bar and select that option
  • Select the term you want to search
Check for Holds 

To check for holds that can prevent registration: 

  • Log into myWCU
  • Click on the Student Profile in the My Profile box
  • Select your Role as WCU Current Student
  • Click on Holds in the upper right corner of the screen to display any Holds on your Account
Add a Class
  • Log into myWCU
  • Type 'Registration'  in the search bar or select 'registration' in your My Apps
  • Select 'Register - Add/Drop/Withdraw'
  • Select the appropriate term in the 'Select a Term' drop-down menu and click 'Submit'
  • Enter your ALT-PIN (if applicable)

 To search for a specific course:

  • Type or select the course subject
  • If the course number is unknown, select the 'Search' button
  • If you know the course number that you are searching for, type the number in the Course Number box and select the 'Search' button.

To search for multiple courses that fulfill a specific attribute: 

(these are all courses that fulfill a particular Liberal Studies category, meet at a desired time or campus location, are offered in a particular instructional format, or with a specific instructor)

  • Select the 'Advanced Search' link under the Subject, Course Number, and Keyword fields.
  • Select area of interest in the 'Attribute' box
  • Indicate any other limitation information and click 'Search'

Check to make sure the course is added to your schedule. View your Student Profile and select the term that you are attempting to register for.

For more infomation about registering, please visit the Registrar's Office Registration Information page and Registration Helps for registration error and additional permissions.

Drop a Class
  • Log into myWCU
  • Type 'Registration'  in the search bar or select 'registration' in your My Apps
  • Select 'Register - Add/Drop/Withdraw'
  • Select the appropriate term in the 'Select a Term' drop-down menu and click 'Submit'
  • Enter your ALT-PIN (if applicable)
  • Select 'Web Drop' from the Action drop-down box and click Submit. The status will show the course as Deleted. 
  • To make sure the course has been dropped, view your Student Profile and select the term you are attempting to drop the course in.

Finish in Four

Students committed to finish in four graduate with less debt and enter the job market or graduate school earlier than students who take longer to finish their degree. Below is the student pledge to Finish in Four.

  • I will meet with my advisor to create an Academic Plan.
  • I will complete the courses necessary to gain acceptance to my major.
  • I will make my academics first and maintain good academic standing with the University and my major.
  • I will meet with my advisor each term before class registration begins.
  • I will participate in events and activities that further my academic and career interests.

Are you ready to Finish in Four?  GREAT! Your next step is registration for next semester.  Explore the information on this page for tips that will help you plan for success.

WCU's Dual Advising Model & Registration

Prior to attending WCU, you were assigned an initial advisor based on the information you provided in our online pre-registration web application. This "professional" advisor:

  • was assigned based on your major selection and/or special program affiliation
  • built your first class schedule
  • met with you at Orientation to explain advising and registration processes
  • gave you the Alt PIN that you needed to add or drop classes

Soon after your first term began, if you already declared a major (with exception of some education majors), you were assigned an additional advisor who teaches in your major department. This "faculty" advisor:

  • became your PRIMARY advisor, and therefore the advisor who:
    • meets with you each semester to plan your class schedule for the next term, and
    • gives you the Alt PIN you need to register for classes

If you did not declare a major and have Undeclared/Undecided status, your professional advisor serves as your PRIMARY advisor.

Advising Offices

Advising Department Phone Number Email
Advising Center 828.227.7753 advising@wcu.edu
Brinson Honors College 828.227.7383 honors@wcu.edu
Engineering Discovery Advising (A-F) 828.227.2082
Engineering Discovery Advising (G-N) 828.227.2214 jkconway@wcu.edu
Engineering Discovery Advising (O-Z) 828.227.2054
MAPS 828.227.7127 maps@wcu.edu
SHS Student Services (A-Z) 828.227.3516 kyontz@wcu.edu
Suite 201 (Education) 828.227.7027 suite201@wcu.edu

Related Offices

Department Phone Number Email
Financial Aid 828.227.7290 finaid@wcu.edu
Registrar's Office 828.227.7216 registrarsoffice@wcu.edu
Residential Living 828.227.7303 housingquestions@wcu.edu
Student Accounts 828.227.7324 studentaccounts@wcu.edu
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107 Killian Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723

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Important Dates

September:
7- Labor Day - No Classes (University Closed)

21- 5th Week Grades

October: 

12 to 16- Fall Break - No Classes

23- Last Day to Withdrawal from Classes

27- Advising Day

November:

25 to 27- Thanksgiving Break - No Classes

December:

4- Last Day of Classes

7 to 11- Final Exams

12- Undergraduate Commencement