Welcome Class of 2028!
Welcome to Registration 101, your starting point for registration for your first semester of classes as an Arts & Sciences student at Washington University! Here you will find two key items:
- An overview of tasks to complete before July 9-11, when you will register for classes.
- Placement Exam information.
In June, you will gain access to the “Arts & Sciences Advising Class of 2028” Canvas course, which will provide more detailed information.
Registration Timeline
May
- Activate your WUSTL Key, enroll in DUO two-factor authorization, and set up your WUSTL email. More information on setting up your WUSTL Key is available at the New Student site under “May 2024.”
- On Thursday, May 16 at 4pm (CT), request enrollment for First-Year Programs that interest you. The College Office sends more information in early May to all students via email and to students in the contiguous United States via an information packet in the mail.
June
- By mid-June, you will receive an email from the College Office with the name of your four-year advisor. Once your advisor is assigned, you also will find their name in WebSTAC under “Academics” dragging down to “Advisors.” Your advisor also will email you by mid-June to introduce themselves and let you know how to make an appointment to meet virtually in June or early July.
- In your appointment, your advisor will get to know you, answer any questions, review your proposed schedule of courses for the fall, and ultimately approve you to register for classes.
- If you don’t hear from your advisor right away, don’t worry. Some advisors take vacation during part of the summer, and they will be available with plenty of time to meet before registration.
- By mid-June, you also will receive access to the “Arts & Sciences Advising Class of 2028” Canvas course, which will prepare you to create a proposed schedule of courses for the fall and to meet with your advisor to review it. Students must complete all tasks in the Canvas course to be eligible to register for the fall semester.
- Starting in early June, you can find this course by logging into your Canvas account, clicking “Login to MyCanvas,” and selecting “Accept” for the course at the top of the page. If you are new to Canvas, don’t worry! The first module in Canvas provides a guide on how to use Canvas.
- The Canvas course contains modules that will walk you through how to pick the best course schedule for your first semester as well as how to register for courses. Over the first year, the Canvas course will continue to provide timely information as you progress on your academic journey.
- While you wait for the "Arts & Sciences Advising” Canvas course to launch, you can take any applicable placement exams and browse fall-semester courses in Course Listings. Rest assured you will receive guidance on how to view and select courses in the Canvas course.
- Meet with your four-year advisor online at the scheduled time.
- Remember: You must meet with your advisor before you will be allowed to register.
July
- If you have not done so, complete all readings and tasks in the “Arts & Sciences Advising Class of 2028” Canvas course, complete any necessary Placement Exams, and meet with your advisor for approval to register.
- On July 9, 10, or 11, register for your classes starting on the day and time assigned. Once registration days and times are assigned, you can find them at WebSTAC under “Courses and Registration” dragging down to “Registration.”