Academic Advisors

The ultimate responsibility in fulfilling graduation requirements is that of the student. An academic advisor is the faculty member who helps the student in the process of planning his or her career of coursework at WLU. Because not all courses are offered every semester, and course offerings may vary from one year to the next, students are required to consult with their academic advisor at least once each semester prior to registration.

When a student enters the university, a faculty member is selected to serve as the student’s advisor. The advisor is responsible for assisting students in planning their curriculum, and in scheduling required courses to meet general graduation requirements, requirements for a major or minor field of study. When a student chooses, or changes, a major field of study, the student should consult the Enrollment Services Center to select an advisor in the new major field.