Academic Struggles

Western has a number of resources ready to support you. Many students struggle academically at some point during their Western careers; the information below is intended to help direct you to the right option for you.

Options available anytime during the quarter

The Tutoring Center offers drop-in tutoring, tutor-led study groups, and individual study skills tutoring to all WWU students, free of charge. It also offers online resources such as the quarterly calendar and other useful links.

The Academic Advising & Student Achievement Center has professional and peer advisors who can help with a wide range of topics including course planning, registration, choosing a major/minor, understanding academic policies, and assistance with creating an academic plan to meet your goals. 

Disability Access Center works with admitted Western students, to ensure equal access to all WWU programs and services. Students partnering with the DAC have a wide variety of disabilities and health conditions. DAC counselors consult and work with students to think through how your condition might impact your educational experience and what documentation is necessary to move the process forward.

Remember that contacting your faculty directly, checking your grades, and getting involved in study groups can help you academically.

Calendar

To review exact dates/deadlines see the Registrar's Office Important Dates & Deadlines

  • Online registration requires an override from the instructor after the fifth day of the quarter.
  • The fifth day is also the last day to receive a full refund for a withdrawal (if applicable).
  • The middle of week 5 (exact day varies) is the deadline for a half refund for tuition only, if applicable.
  • Students seeking to withdraw from the current term after it’s begun can submit a School Withdrawal form OR submit a petition for a partial or full Dean’s withdrawal (if applicable).
  • End of week 8 is the deadline for petitions for partial Dean’s withdrawals.
  • The week prior to finals week is the deadline for withdrawal from Western at the Registrar’s Office.