To design a path that is tailored to the unique vision, goals
and needs of each student, excellent academic advising is essential. We have our own professional advisors who specialize
in multidisciplinary advising and have assisted thousands of students
to complete their degree and plan for their next steps in life. Meet our advisors:
First, check Degree Works; you should see an advisor listed there. You can click that person’s name to write an email to that person. If there is no name listed, or if you feel the wrong name is listed, please contact the MDS office at 304-293-4722.
Email your advisor. They may set up an appointment that way, or they may send you a link for you to choose your own time.
First, check the Academic Calendar to see when the deadline to drop a class is. Next, make an appointment with your advisor to discuss this decision; dropping a class may affect financial aid eligibility, time to graduation, and other aspects of your education. Once you have done those things, you can use the university’s registration system to drop a class.
Several offices on campus place holds on registration for a variety of reasons. You can log into STAR to see any holds on your account; once you’ve logged in, go to “Student Records,” click on “Student Profile,” and then click “Holds.” The Registrar’s Holds website lists several of the common registration holds as well.
Registration for Summer and Fall typically opens in late March, and registration for Spring will open in late October. The day and time your registration window opens will be listed in Degree Works. Make sure you keep an eye on your email as well, as your advisor will contact you about making an appointment to talk about registration before it opens (remember that you’ll need to meet with your advisor before you can register). You will use the registration system to add your classes.
Check with your advisor to see if this is an option. If it is, you will need to complete a “dual-campus” form. Your advisor will have more information and instructions.
See your advisor for more specific information. In general, the course from the other institution will need to be in WVU’s transfer credit database; (click on the “Transfer Credit Database” link), or you will need to submit it for the Transfer Equivalency Review Request process; click on the “Requesting Coursework to be Evaluated” link). You will then need to request transient approval to take the course; your advisor will help you with this process.
Your online course will most likely be accessed through eCampus. You can log into the WVU Portal or log in directly at the eCampus site.
Make an appointment with your advisor to discuss the process to change your major. Some majors at WVU will require that you take certain courses and/or meet certain GPA requirements. Your advisor will be able to walk you through the process, or will be able to submit an Academic Status Update to initiate the change.
Make an appointment with your advisor to discuss this. Depending on the minor, it may be a relatively easy process that your advisor will initiate. Some minors will require prerequisites or GPAs, and there may be other restrictions.
The minimum number of credits to be considered full-time in Fall, Spring, or Summer is 12. Some scholarships require you to have 15 credits in a semester, or sometimes 30 in an academic year. You will want to follow up with the Financial Aid office for more information, especially if you are planning to take Summer courses, as you may be eligible for aid at half-time status.
Usually not. You would most likely either need to speak with the instructor directly or place yourself on the waitlist, if applicable.
For more advising Frequently Asked Questions, please see WVU’s Advising FAQs.
