What should I do if I am waitlisted for a class?

1. Check for an open section and enroll in that section. You may need to adjust your schedule.
2. If all sections are full, get on the waitlist and enroll in an alternate course in case you are not added.
   
3. If the course is required to stay on track for graduation and all sections are full, get on the waitlist and schedule an appointment with your advisor and attend drop-in advising ASAP.
   

I’m on a waitlist and there’re no open sections. How do I know if I will get into the class?

Unfortunately, there is no way for us to predict how many students will be let into a class off the waitlist. If the semester starts within a few weeks and you are still waitlisted, it is probably a good idea to check in with your advisor for options. They may suggest enrolling in a backup class in the meantime in case you don’t get off the waitlist.

I am getting a strange error message when I try to register for English 402

Check the notes in the Schedule of Classes to make sure you aren’t trying to enroll in a section reserved for other majors. If you need permission to enroll into a business section, contact Kimberly Pedersen at kimberly.pedersen@wsu.edu; include the class section number, your name, major, and student ID number.

What if I get a registration error when I try to enroll?

You can validate your shopping cart by selecting “validate.” Validating your shopping cart ensures that you can enroll in the classes you have chosen without delay. Sometimes you will receive an error during the validation process, so be sure to validate prior to your enrollment date to avoid surprise issues.

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What are holds and how can I take care of them?

There are several holds the University may place on your account which could prevent you from registering. Holds will not be removed and you will not be able to register until you take action to address your holds. You can check for holds in myWSU by selecting the “Tasks” tile. Once you view your tasks, if any holds are listed, select the hold and details for how to resolve the hold will appear. 

*If you met with your advisor earlier this semester and you still have an undergraduate advising hold on your account, they will remove these manually before registration opens.

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What should I do if I can't get in to see my advisor before my registration date?

If you can't get in to see your academic advisor before your registration date, register on time for the classes on your most recent updated plan and schedule a meeting with me for a later date. You may also attend drop-in advising for assistance.

How do I know if I should drop a course?

1. If you're struggling to balance your current course load, consider dropping the course a week before the drop deadline. View deadlines here.
   
2. Meet with an Academic Advisor.
   
3. If after meeting with your advisor you decide to drop a course, check with Financial Aid, Housing, & an International Programs Advisor (if you're an international student) to understand the impact of changing your course load. If after meeting with your advisor you decide NOT to drop a course, consider using resources, such as tutoring.
   
4. Here's instructions on how to drop a course.
   

*Dropping a course does not mean you'll be able to add an additional course to your schedule.

What's the difference between dropping and withdrawing from a course?

Removing yourself from a class is called either a drop or withdraw depending on the date in which you remove yourself from the class. Dropping yourself from a course means that only your course load will be reduced but no other academic record is made. Withdrawing yourself from a course means that you missed the drop deadline and an academic record of "W" (for withdraw) will appear on your transcript. Students only allowed four "W"s in total.

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How and when can I add a double major?

A double-major is two specializations within one degree, such as a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with majors in Accounting and Management Information Systems. Double-majors within the Business Administration degree usually only require one extra semester.

A dual degree means that you are earning two separate bachelor’s degrees and requires 150 credits total, which usually requires a minimum of one extra year. Majors in the School of Hospitality Business Management are part of a separate degree from Business Administration.

You should begin planning a double-major or dual-degree as early as possible. For all business programs, work with your assigned advisor. For any other dual degrees, reach out to an advisor in the department you are interested in.

How/when can I add a minor?

To add a minor, you must first be admitted to your major and meet any other admission requirements for the minor. To declare a minor, you need to schedule a meeting with the advisor in that department. For College of Business minor programs, meet with your assigned advisor. For other programs, look online to find the advisor for the program and reach out to them directly. There are often classes you can take for a minor before officially being admitted to the program, so connect with an advisor early.

What minors are offered in the College of Business?

You can find a full list of minors and certificates HERE.

What should I do if I want to change my major?

If you want to change to a different major in the College of Business, schedule a meeting with your assigned advisor.

For majors outside of the College of Business, you’ll need to meet with an advisor in the area that you’re looking to switch to. First, try Googling “WSU (intended major) advising.” If for any reason you aren’t able to connect with an advisor in that area, attend ASCC Drop-In Advising in Lighty 180 for assistance.

How and when can I add a double major?

A double-major is two specializations within one degree, such as a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with majors in Accounting and Management Information Systems. Double-majors within the Business Administration degree usually only require one extra semester.

A dual degree means that you are earning two separate bachelor’s degrees and requires 150 credits total, which usually requires a minimum of one extra year. Majors in the School of Hospitality Business Management are part of a separate degree from Business Administration.

You should begin planning a double-major or dual-degree as early as possible. For all business programs, work with your assigned advisor. For any other dual degrees, reach out to an advisor in the department you are interested in.

How and when can I add a double major?

A double-major is two specializations within one degree, such as a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with majors in Accounting and Management Information Systems. Double-majors within the Business Administration degree usually only require one extra semester.

A dual degree means that you are earning two separate bachelor’s degrees and requires 150 credits total, which usually requires a minimum of one extra year. Majors in the School of Hospitality Business Management are part of a separate degree from Business Administration.

You should begin planning a double-major or dual-degree as early as possible. For all business programs, work with your assigned advisor. For any other dual degrees, reach out to an advisor in the department you are interested in.

How/when can I add a minor?

To add a minor, you must first be admitted to your major and meet any other admission requirements for the minor. To declare a minor, you need to schedule a meeting with the advisor in that department. For College of Business minor programs, meet with your assigned advisor. For other programs, look online to find the advisor for the program and reach out to them directly. There are often classes you can take for a minor before officially being admitted to the program, so connect with an advisor early.

A course I am transferring in doesn’t count for any class at WSU. What should I do?

If you believe you should receive credit for a specific WSU course, you can submit a Course Evaluation Request. You’ll need to provide a copy of the course syllabus and specify which WSU course you want to request credit for.

Once submitted, it will be evaluated by the relevant department for that class, and you’ll receive an update after approximately two weeks. Keep in mind there are many factors that determine the transferability of courses that may be out of your control.

Will this class count as a business requirement?

Most College of Business classes can only be fulfilled by a directly equivalent course. An exception is MGTOP 215, which can be fulfilled by STAT 212, STAT 360, or 370, if transferred in. Another exception is transfer math courses. For more details, see the math placement guide.

·Should I take back-to-back classes?

This is up to your preference, but make sure you consider your energy levels. You may want to avoid challenging back-to-back classes, three or more classes in a row, or classes that don’t allow you time to eat during mealtimes.