Office of the Registrar
Academic Scheduling
Academic Scheduling processes and maintains the class schedule and final exams and manages and assigns classrooms.
For contact and other information about the Academic Scheduling process, and helpful documents and resources, please visit our CourseLeaf Project page.
Are you a Student?
If you're a student, go to the Registration page for information about class scheduling. This page is informative for Faculty and Staff and won't provide information you need.
2026-2027 Scheduling Guidelines and Meeting Patterns
- Request for Variance to Standard Scheduling - Use this form to request a variance from approved scheduling rules (non-standard meeting pattern, day/time, or other guideline-based constraint): CWU Scheduling Variance Request Form
- Guidelines for Standard Class Meeting Times - This guide provides clear standards for departmental scheduling: Standard Class Meeting Times Info Sheet
The Corner
The Corner is a digital newsletter published by the Academic Scheduling office. Started by former student employee Emily Rogers and continued by Sam Coyle, The Corner serves to inform the CWU population about:
- Updates within Academic Scheduling
- Office of the Registrar events
- Historic people & buildings
- Accessibility at CWU
- Campus Art
See newsletter editions below!
The Corner February 2023 Newsletter (pdf)
The Corner January 2023 Newsletter (pdf)
The Corner December 2022 Newsletter (pdf)
The Corner November 2022 Newsletter (pdf)
The Corner September-October 2023 Newsletter (pdf)
The Corner November-December 2023 Newsletter (pdf)
The Corner January 2024 Newsletter (pdf)
The Corner June 2024 Newsletter (pdf)
Formerly known as Washington State Normal School, Ellensburg has been home to Central Washington University since 1891. Since then, dozens of buildings have been constructed, renovated, and even demolished. Take a glimpse back in time throughout the years and learn about the interesting history and names behind Central’s buildings.
Researched and compiled by Emily Rogers, Class of ‘23
Explore campus through its artwork in the “Quirky Campus Art Project”, researched and compiled by CWU student and former Academic Scheduling assistant, Elena Tucker.
- Did you know there are “fake” windows in a campus building?
- Could you locate the wooden elephant on campus if asked?
- Do you know which piece of artwork on campus features a goat, a light, and an amphora?
CWU News
$4 million federal grant aimed at helping with school psychologist shortage
February 25, 2026 by Marketing and Communications
CWU Disability Services aims to provide equitable access to education
February 23, 2026 by Rune Torgersen