Registration Information
How To Register
Step 1: Check Your Enrollment Date
Before you can register for classes, you need to know when you're eligible to enroll.
- Where to find it: Log in to MyCWU and go to the Enrollment tab in the Student section.
- Need help? Follow the instructions here: How to find your enrollment date instructions.
Step 2: Plan your Class Schedule
Creating a schedule is an important part of registration. Here’s how to get started:
First-Year Students
- You must meet with your academic advisor to plan your schedule.
- Find your advisor’s name and email on the MyCWU homepage.
- Your advisor will help you:
- Understand your academic requirements
- Choose classes that fit your degree plan
Tips:
- Complete the Registration Planning Guide before your advising appointment.
- Your Journey: This short map provides useful information and key steps for your first term at Central Washington University.
Sophomores and Above
- You are encouraged to meet with your advisor during fall and spring quarters.
- Use these meetings to:
- Review your progress
- Get help with course selection
Step 3: Enroll in Classes
Once your enrollment date arrives and your schedule is ready:
- Go to MyCWU to register for your classes. Go to the Student Dashboard. Click on Enrollment, then Add Classes. From there, you can use the Class Search or My Scheduler buttons to find the classes you would like to add.
- For detailed steps or help with registration and waitlists, visit: How to Add/Drop Classes.
Helpful Tools for Planning
My Scheduler – My Scheduler auto-generates personalized class schedules by considering your preferences and commitments, allowing for long-term academic planning and finding a schedule that balances school with work and life. Follow these navigation steps to Add Classes through My Scheduler (pdf)
- Personalized Schedule Creation:generate multiple possible class schedules based on your classes, instructors, and times, fitting your lifestyle and outside commitments.
- Time-Saving Automation: Get auto-generated schedules, saving you time and energy during the registration process.
- Long-Term Academic Planning:Use My Scheduler to build and explore plans for future quarters, ensuring that you stay on track for degree completion.
Academic Requirements Report – Your Academic Requirements Report tracks every requirement you need to graduate. It lays out your progress and shows you which classes you still need to take. Watch a short video to learn: How to Read My Academic Requirements Report.
Academic Catalog –The Official Electronic Catalog is the university’s official compilation for all curriculum and serves as the basis for major, minor, and program requirements for the academic year. Browse course descriptions and programs. Find the University Catalog here.
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