Academic Load
The typical academic load for WTU students is 15 credit hours per quarter. Fifteen credit hours over six terms results in the 90 credit hours required for degree completion. Registration of the course load exceeding 15 credit hours requires approval from an appropriate academic officer.
Academic Advising
Academic advising plays a major role in the student's academic career at WTU and provides degree-seeking students with appropriate academic program planning.
Upon acceptance to the University, students normally schedule an appointment with an academic advisor. In addition to other matters, the advisor will discuss the student’s academic plan for the first quarter and assist them to register for first term classes. The advisor informs students about academic policies and procedures, and helps solve a variety of academic problems.
Quarterly Course Registration
At WTU, students register each quarter for prescribed courses required for their respective programs of study. The classes selected for students are determined by academic program chairs and the Office of the Registrar.
Approximately four weeks prior to the start of a quarter, the registrar sends students notification of classes recommended for the quarter. Upon receipt of this notification, students are required to complete and sign a WTU class registration form for the quarter. Registration should be completed by the student by the end of the official registration period for the quarter as published in the catalog.
Students are responsible for reviewing their registration each quarter for accuracy. Scheduling concerns should immediately be directed to the registrar. Students are responsible for knowing and complying with registration deadline dates, including drop/withdrawal dates.
Financial Hold
If a student fails to pay his/her tuition and fees when they are due, the University may place the student on Financial Hold. A student on Financial Hold is not permitted to attend courses, and may have grade reports, transcripts, diplomas and other records withheld. A student is released from Financial Hold when that student’s tuition and fees are paid in full, or when that student makes other arrangements satisfactory to the University’s Office of Finance. Any updated payment arrangement made between a student and the University must be in writing and incorporated into the student’s enrollment agreement.
Late Charge and Collection Costs
If quarterly tuition and fees are not paid in full when due, the student will incur a late charge of $50 per course for which the student is registered and is enrolled for that quarter. If tuition and fees are not paid as required by your enrollment agreement, the University may incur collection costs. You will be required to pay collection costs including reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs.