Academic Planning

A student standing above a crowd at graduation

Academic planning will help you get the most out of your time and resources, and help you reach your goals. We encourage that you meet with your advisor to set up a long-term plan. Use these resources to choose a major, plot out your degree, register for classes with confidence, and make sure you're on track for graduation.

General Planning

Academic Planner

The Academic Planner is a worksheet than allows you to plan your classes, quarter by quarter, from freshman to senior year. You can use an Academic Planner to make sure you will graduate on time, and to plan your classes ahead of time. The Planner also includes details about undergraduate degree requirements, which all students are required to complete.

Undergraduate degree requirements depend on the academic year you started at EWU. Make sure you use the Academic Planner for the year you started.

2019-2020 Academic Planner

2018-2019 Academic Planner

2017-2018 Academic Planner

2016-2017 Academic Planner

2015-2016 Academic Planner

2014-2015 Academic Planner

Undergraduate Degree Requirements

2018-2019 Requirements

All students, regardless of program, are required to complete certain requirements to graduate. This includes:

Your Undergraduate Degree Requirements will depend on the academic year you started at EWU.

Previous years

2017-2018 Requirements

2016-2017 Requirements

2015-2016 Requirements

2014-2015 Requirements (Page 24)

2013-2014 Requirements (Page 24)

2012-2013 Requirements (Page 24)

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Major Academic Planning

Use these resources to select a major, to research programs and classes, and plan your steps to complete your degree.

Choosing A Major

Choosing a major can be difficult, but EWU has the resources to help you make the right decision. Here are a few ways you can explore careers and majors at EWU.

Program Explorer

The Program Explorer provides an overview of each program, including sample classes, degrees offered, and career areas. Search programs by division, degree type, location and more. You can also filter programs by your skills or interests.

Launch Program Explorer

Career Services

Career Services has multiple resources to help you explore majors and careers, including career advisors, assessments, and career exploration courses.

Career & Major Exploration Resources

Contact

Career Services
114 Showalter Hall
Cheney, WA 99004

Career Services Website
email: careers@ewu.edu
phone: 509.359.6365
fax: 509.359.6940

EWU Catalog

The EWU Catalog has information about every department, program, and course available at EWU. You can use this to explore degree options and requirements.

EWU Catalog

Declaring A Major

After you have decided on a major, it's time to declare. All undergraduates must declare a major by the time they have completed 90 credits.

To declare your major, you must meet with a faculty advisor and fill out the Major Declaration Form.

The department will turn in the form to Records and Registration, Sutton 201, or fax it to 509.359.6153.

For more information, see our Declare Your Major page.

EWU Catalog

After you have declared your major, you can use the EWU Catalog to see which classes are required to complete your degree. This is a useful reference when filling out your Academic Planner or when registering for classes.

Current Catalog

Previous Catalogs

Catalog Years

Major or Minor Requirements

The term you declare your major or minor (your Catalog Term) determines the requirements of that major or minor. When referencing the catalog for major or minor requirements, be sure to select the catalog year when you declared.

General Education Requirements

General Education requirements are based on the term you were admitted to EWU (your Admit Term). When referencing the catalog for general education requirements, be sure to select the catalog year when you were admitted to EWU.

Finding your Admit Term and Catalog Term

If you don't know what your Admit Term or Catalog Term, you can find them in the Portal.

Login to myEWU Portal.
Select the Students tab.
Under Academic Profile in the left column, select the current term from the dropdown.
This will generate your Academic Profile, which includes your Admit Term and your Catalog Term.

Major Academic Plans (MAPs)

Major Academic Plans

Major Academic Plans (MAPs) are four-year academic plans designed for each degree or program. MAPs are geared towards freshmen, but they can still be a guide for any student. They are helpful for determining which order to take degree-related classes in. They can also be used in conjunction with your Academic Planner.

Reminder: The term you declare your major or minor determines the requirements of that major or minor. When referencing a MAP, be sure to select the catalog year when you declared.

SOAR Degree Audit

Use the SOAR Degree Audit to get a complete picture of your undergraduate degree requirements and your major or minor requirements. You can see requirements you have fulfilled, are in the process of fulfilling, or still need to fulfill.

SOAR Login

Academic Warning & Probation

If you are a student on academic warning or probation, see our Academic Standing page for extra support and resources.