FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How and when can I declare a Major?
How do I declare a Minor?
Do I have to declare a Minor?
May I take courses at a different college or community college during the summer and transfer credits to WCU?
How do I DROP or WITHDRAW from a course?
How many credits may I take as a full time student?
What if I am interested in Study Abroad or the National Student Exchange Program?
I am on Academic Probation. What do I need to do?
How many semester hours (credits) are needed for graduation?
How many credits do I need to be considered a sophomore?
What resources are available for students with disabilities?
May I earn a double major?
How and when can I declare a Major?
The advisor and student should become familiar with the requirements to apply to the major of interest. Some programs have pre-requisites or other criteria for application. When you are eligible to apply, meet with you advisor to complete an Application for Change of Major. Your application is considered if the program or department’s enrollment is open.
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How do I declare a Minor?
The process is the same as declaring a Major. The form is called Application for Minor.
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Do I have to declare a Minor?
Students may elect to pursue a minor program to support career goals or interests. Some academic programs, e.g., Liberal Studies, require a minor as part of their major curriculum.
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May I take courses at a different college or community college during the summer and transfer credits to WCU?
Yes, you may take some courses. Meet with your advisor and decide which course(s) you may take. Check Transfer Equivalencies from the WCU Registrar’s page to view the courses and verify if they are transferable.
You will need to complete the form, Request for Approval to Transfer Courses Taken at another College or University to West Chester University, and submit it to the Registrar’s Office prior to taking the course(s).
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How do I DROP or WITHDRAW from a course?
During the schedule period and up to the first 5-6 days of the semester (check semester’s dates on the Registrar’s web page), you may drop a course on line through your myWCU account. The course will be removed from your schedule.
After this period, you may not drop, but you may withdraw from a course (check semester’s dates on the Registrar’s web page). You cannot withdraw from a course through your myWCU account. You must go to the Registrar’s Office and complete a Drop/Withdrawal Form (.pdf). The grade of W (Withdraw) will be entered on your academic record.
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How many credits may I take as a full time student?
Full time status ranges from 12-18 credits a semester. If you are taking a developmental course (ENGQ20 or MATQ??) the credits for the course counts for your full time status only.
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What if I am interested in Study Abroad or the National Student Exchange Program.
Discuss this interest with your advisor as soon as possible. It is recommended that you make this decision by the end of your first year. Your advisor will refer you to the appropriate offices.
West Chester University's International Studies:
Contact:
James Boney, Assistant Director of International Programs
McKelvie Hall 102
Phone: 610-436-3515
National Student Exchange
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I am on Academic Probation. What do I need to do?
Meet with your advisor immediately. Together you will complete and Academic Recovery Plan and implement strategies to support your academic success.
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How many semester hours (credits) are needed for graduation?
Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 120 semester hours (credits) at or above the 100 level, distributed and or required as shown in the curriculum for your major is required for graduation. Some programs require more.
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How many credits do I need to be considered a sophomore?
Your student standing or classification is determined by the number of successfully completed semester hours (credits). The University’s current designations may be found in the WCU Catalog or by clicking here.
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What resources are available for students with disabilities?
West Chester University has a wide range of resources for students with physical and or learning disabilities. For more information contact the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (OSSD) at 610-436-2564.
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May I earn a double major?
Yes. You may elect to earn a double major by selecting 2 majors within the same degree, e.g., BSED. You must complete all requirements for both majors. Discuss this with your advisor. If you are interested in earning dual degrees, BS and BA, you should discuss this with your advisor as well. In both instances you are required to complete the requirements for each major.
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