Registration Policy and General Information
University College has an open admission policy. If you have a high school diploma or the equivalent, you may register in most University College courses. While most University College courses are open to any qualified student, a student who wants to earn a degree must be admitted to University College as a degree candidate. Whatever course you choose, you must observe the specific prerequisites of each course. Click here for more information on degree programs. Students must pay in full at the time of registration. Click here for payment options.
Advising: Whether taking courses for personal enrichment or pursuing a degree program, it is important to meet with a University College advisor. You can set up a face-to-face meeting, telephone appointment, or communicate via email. Call (314) 935-6700 to make an appointment.
Accelerated Programs: Get Your Degree Faster. University College has a range of courses and programs shaped to fit your schedule and goals. You can: Take two courses per night; earn three credits in half a semester with an 8-week course; customize an extra-credit plan so a course will count for four credits instead of three; take a weekend course; or apply your higher-level courses to both your bachelor's and master's degree. Choose from the blue section of the menu at left, and, as you browse this semester's course listings, search too under "One-Week Courses," "8-Week Courses," and "Weekend Only."
Grade Options: Students may choose among three grading options: Letter Grade, Pass/Fail (Credit/No credit), or Audit. Students choosing the Pass/Fail option must designate the option at the time of registration. Students may not change to or from the Pass/Fail option after a certain date in each session. Please refer to the Registration and Refund Schedule for specific deadlines. Students may choose the audit grade option if they do not seek academic credit for the course and do not wish to be responsible for all assignments. Washington University employee tuition benefits will apply only to Letter Grade and Pass/Fail options.
Adding a Course: Students can add courses freely until the end of the open enrollment period, which is the same as the last day to drop a course for a 100% refund (see Refund Schedule). If the course has already met twice, you must submit the instructor written approval form and a late registration fee applies. For detailed instructions on adding a course, click http://ucollege.wustl.edu/how-to-register.
Dropping/Withdrawing from a Course: Courses dropped by the 100% refund deadline will not be reflected on the student record / transcript. Courses dropped after the 100% refund deadline will be shown as withdrawal (“W”) on the student record / transcript. Tuition refunds are calculated from the date on which the student completes a course change online. Notifying the instructor of your intent to drop, failing to attend class, or notifying University College by fax or phone is not considered an official withdrawal and may result in a failing grade and no tuition refund. For detailed instructions on how to drop a course, click here.
Note: Please contact University College (314-935-6701) before withdrawing from a course. There could be financial consequences to withdrawing, especially for Washington University employees, students with federal financial aid, individuals utilizing an employer tuition reimbursement plan, and those called to active military duty.
Independent Study: Students may arrange independent study with faculty members. All independent study projects must be described and approved in writing by the independent study instructor and an academic advisor, and are subject to approval by the Registrar and Dean. We do not make verbal arrangements. Registration deadlines and tuition charges vary. Call (314) 935-4444 for more information. Note: Students who are not enrolled in a day or evening program cannot register for summer internships and independent studies.
Course Time/Location Changes and Cancellations: Occasionally, it is necessary to change the time or location of a course, or to cancel a course. Changes will be posted online and in the University College office, January Hall, Room 20. In the event of cancellation, students will be notified by email. University College establishes minimum enrollments and may cancel classes that do not meet this minimum. Please attend the first day of class unless you are notified that a course has been canceled. Tuition and fees are refunded in the event of a canceled course. Students who are enrolled in a course that is canceled and who do not wish to re-enroll in another course MUST contact University College at (314) 935-6700, so that a refund can be issued. Students with questions about the refund policy should contact the University College Student Billing Coordinator, January Hall, Room 100, (314) 935-6701.
If you have any other questions, please contact us:
University College
January Hall, Room 20
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Telephone: (314) 935-6700; toll-free at 1-866-340-0723
Fax: (314) 935-6744.
E-mail: ucollege@artsci.wustl.edu.
