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First Year Advising Center

New First Year Student Registration - Ray "Colonel Rock IV" with books and a suitcase

INCOMING NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION FOR FRESHMEN

Prior to Setting up a Registration Appointment with my Advisor:

  • Step 1: Sign up for your Leatherneck Launch Program.  Log into your STARS Account > and review the Next Steps page to sign up for Leatherneck Launch.
    • *If you are an Incoming Reach student, you must first read and complete the Reach Program Participation Agreement
  • Step 2: Complete Your in  It may take 1-2 business days for your New Student Registration Prep module to show up in Western Online. You will not be added to this module until you sign up for a Leatherneck Launch Program.

How Do I Register for Courses?

  • You will need to meet with your Academic Advisor to get registered. In order to be able to set up a Registration Appointment, you must first complete the
  • When the First Year Advising Center has received all your required forms from New Student Registration Prep, you and your Advisor will be notified of your module completion.
  • Your advisor will reach out to welcome you and help set up a registration appointment.

What Should I expect from my Registration Appointment?

  • You will have an opportunity to meet your assigned Academic Advisor.
  • You will be searching and enrolling in courses that pertain to your academic program.
  • You will have an opportunity to learn more about your overall academic program requirements.

What Other Important Information Should I Know?

  • Send your College Credits (AP/IB Scores / Dual Credit / CLEP Testing)
    • Dual Credit or College Credit: Contact the Registrar's Office at the accrediting College/University. Through  students can see how courses transfer to 91´«Ã½ based on the information we have in our system.
    • AP Credit: Enter 91´«Ã½ as a location for test scores to be sent ( ). See how your AP scores transfer to 91´«Ã½ ( AP Course Equivalent )
    • IB Credit: Enter 91´«Ã½ as a location for test scores to be sent ( ). See how your IB scores transfer to 91´«Ã½ ( IB Course Equivalent )
    • CLEP Testing: The College-Level Examination Program® (CLEP) gives candidates the opportunity to receive college credit for what they already know by earning qualifying scores on any of 33 examinations that students can sign up for on the . Earn credit for knowledge acquired through independent study, prior course work, on-the-job training, professional development, cultural pursuits, or internships. View more information on CLEP testing.
  • Complete your Next Steps

Hours:

Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Contact Us:

(309) 298-1871
wiu-firstyearadvising@wiu.edu

Location:

Memorial Hall, Lower Level 024

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