
Don't be confused about the academic and financial aid vocabulary used at WMU.
| Sep 1 | Labor Day recess, no classes |
| Sep 2 | Fall classes start 8 a.m. |
| Sep 8 | Last day of drop/adds for students |
| Sep 8 | Last day for 100% tuition refund |
| Sep 10 | Late add fee begins |
| Sep 11 | last day 90% tuition refund for complete withdrawal |
| Sep 12 | Last day to apply for Dec graduation |
| Sep 15 | last day 50% tuition refund for partial withdrawal |
| Sep 26 | last day 50% tuition refund for complete withdrawal |
| Oct 22 | last day 25% tuition refund for complete withdrawal |
| Nov 3 | Last day students can withdraw |
| Nov 26 | Thanksgiving recess begins at noon |
| Dec 1 | Classes resume |
| Dec 8-12 | Final exam week |
| Dec 13 | Commencement |
| Dec 16 | Grades due at noon |
About the Office of the Registrar (who, what, where, and why)
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Through GoWMU students can use a tool to see their progress toward their degree by comparing completed coursework with their declared program of study.
The report shows degree requirements that are met and those yet to be completed.
Try a 'what-if' analysis to see what impact the changes would make.
Direct questions about the Progress to Degree evaluation to the Office of the Registrar at registrar-progress@wmich.edu
see the details in this brochure