{"id":35548,"date":"2022-05-18T09:27:10","date_gmt":"2022-05-18T16:27:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/newadvising\/?page_id=35548"},"modified":"2025-10-22T09:47:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T16:47:16","slug":"academic-advising-workshops-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/advising\/academic-advising-workshops-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Academic Advising Workshops"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7f9da3ef\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-a596e468\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-864a546f\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-864a546f\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Academic Advising Workshops<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>All Freshmen and Transfer students with less than <strong>45 Credits<\/strong> are strongly encouraged to attend an Academic Advising Workshop prior to registering for classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the workshops you will also meet a Senior CAAR Academic Advisor.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b0aad2d7\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-4e3892cf\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-52802085\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-52802085\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Workshops<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Maximize your time at Eastern Washington University with <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ewu-red-color\">Academic Advising Workshops<\/mark><\/strong>. The Academic Advising Workshops will teach you how to navigate degree paths efficiently, prepare you to enter enter a major, and ultimately graduating from EWU. During the workshops you will also meet your CAAR Academic Advisor, an expert in the EWU College you intend to enter. Explore the dropdowns below to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ewu-red-color\">Scroll down<\/mark><\/strong> to learn more and sign-up!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c50d08ba gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b565cb3e gb-accordion__item gb-accordion__item-open\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-e4234d41 gb-accordion__toggle gb-block-is-current\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-e4234d41\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>What is an Academic Advising Workshop?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-bae3889e\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bae3889e\">\n\n<p>Starting in the Fall, 2025, <strong>ALL <\/strong>Freshmen and Transfer students with less than <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ewu-red-color\">45 credits<\/mark><\/strong> will be strongly encouraged to attend an Academic Advising Workshop prior to registering for classes. There will be two modalities to choose from &#8211; virtual and on campus in Monroe Hall, Room 302.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Academic Advising Workshops will play an essential role in supporting student transition to campus by helping them to become informed on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How to explore their academic interests and career goals;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to plan their first year of courses and utilize academic tools (Navigate, DegreeWorks, EagleNet, etc).;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to prepare for and use the EWU registration system;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relevant policies and procedures;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to connect with appropriate campus support services;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Key priority dates; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other pertinent information.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Together with the above stated, these workshops aim to help students to stay on track and make informed decisions when developing their academic plans and registering for classes.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These workshops are also designed to be interactive and therefore advisors will be available to help students explore their academic interests and goals; engage on ways to get involved on campus and be a part of the campus community; and support students in overcoming some of the more common challenges they may encounter during their transition to college life at Eastern Washington University.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These workshops will be held during each quarter and it is advised that students sign-up for and attend a workshop prior to their assigned priority registration dates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Failure to attend your mandatory academic advising workshop<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students are strongly encouraged to attend an Academic Advising Workshop to have their registration holds lifted. Therefore, failure to attend may impact students in two important ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> Inability to register for classes on or after their priority dates (if they also fail to meet with their assigned academic advisor for academic planning);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May limit course options if students delay their registration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Who should not be registering for an Academic Advising Workshop:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Incoming transfer students with 45 or more credits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Returning students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Freshmen and transfer (&lt;45 credits) students that have already completed ONE Academic Advising Workshop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The above-mentioned students are advised to schedule a one-on-one advising session with their assigned academic advisor at the earliest time of convenience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-348ab06f gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-812c7b2f gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-812c7b2f\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>How to Sign-Up for an Academic Advising Workshop<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-d0737ea7\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d0737ea7\">\n\n<p>Students may register for an academic advising workshop three ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Walk-in (Center for Academic Advising and Retention, Monroe Hall, 305).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Call our front desk at 509-359-2345<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.ewu.edu\/manage\/login?realm=&amp;r=\/portal\/advising_workshops\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/apply.ewu.edu\/manage\/login?realm=&amp;r=\/portal\/advising_workshops\">Online<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Students are encouraged to sign-up for a workshop based on the college they are in. For instance, if a student is currently majoring in Chemistry, they must sign-up for the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (CSTEM) workshop. Similarly, if a student is enrolled in Criminology, they must sign-up for the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) workshop.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Exploratory students&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our advisors are uniquely qualified and skilled to help students navigate the various program requirements for the undergraduate majors offered at EWU. Therefore, students are strongly encouraged to actively explore the numerous majors we have to offer and make informed decisions within the first academic year, if possible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students who are declared but are planning to change their majors and those who are undecided\/undeclared but may have a particular major in mind are advised to register for an academic advising workshop that aligns with the intended major.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, if you are currently declared as a Sociology major but plan to switch to History, you must register for a CAHSS workshop since your intended major remains within the same college. However, if you are planning to change to Biology, then you are advised to register for a CSTEM workshop since your intended major is within that college.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please be advised that by changing majors, you may be assigned new CAAR and faculty advisors based on your new majors. <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-16f3f0cc gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-73014a07 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-73014a07\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>Preparing for your Academic Advising Workshop<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-11a7341b\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-11a7341b\">\n\n<p>Students will be able to sign-up for academic advising workshops on select dates and times during each academic quarter. Online options will be made available for our online students via Zoom.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please be advised that by changing majors, you may be assigned new CAAR and faculty advisors based on your new majors. Preparing for your Academic Advising Workshop<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students will be able to register for Academic Advising Workshops on select dates and times during each academic quarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In preparation for your academic advising workshop, please complete the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Verify your major&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Academic Advising Workshops will be college specific. Therefore, if you are planning to <strong>change your major<\/strong>, it would be advised that you do so prior to attending your Academic Advising Workshop. Otherwise, please attend an appropriate workshop based on your intended major.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are unsure of your current major, there are several ways you could verify, including logging in to your Navigate and DegreeWorks accounts and major should be listed in the overview section.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are planning to change your major, you may do so by visiting our <a href=\"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/records-and-registration\/major-declaration\/\"><strong>major change webpage<\/strong><\/a> and completing and submitting the necessary requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Verify ALL transfer credits have been posted.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To help ensure we provide you with accurate academic advising and guidance, please make sure that all AP\/IB and\/or college credits have been received and posted by EWU prior to attending your Academic Advising Workshop.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To verify your credits, please log in to Navigate and click on \u201cCourses.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If any credits are missing, please contact our <a href=\"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/records-and-registration\/\"><strong>Records and Registrations Office<\/strong><\/a> as soon as possible.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Verify ALL Placement scores have been posted&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scores for Math Placement taken at EWU will be e-mailed after completion, or please contact <a href=\"mailto:culrich6@ewu.edu\">Cory Ulrich<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All placement or pre-enrolment scores that are brought in should be found by longing in to Navigate, clicking on \u201cCourses,\u201d and reviewing the \u201cpre-enrolment and progression\u201d section on the bottom left.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-51eaaaa7 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-0cd4629a gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-0cd4629a\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>Requirements for completing your Academic Advising Workshop<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-5a473475\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5a473475\">\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ewu-red-color\">ALL <\/mark><\/strong>eligible students will be encouraged to complete the below-mentioned tasks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Register for an academic advising workshop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate in the Academic Advising Workshop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is advised that students review their Degree Works or degree requirements and prepare a tentative Academic plan prior to their workshop, which will be reviewed and adjusted by an advisor, if necessary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work with the academic advisor (s) to complete and submit an Academic Plan on Degree Works.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please bring a laptop or tablet to your Academic Advising Workshop. If you do not have a laptop or tablet, one shall be provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon completing the Academic Advising Workshop, you will become equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to review your major requirements and be able to develop and submit pragmatic academic plans that would keep you on track to graduate in a timely manner.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e63ebac8 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-3cb47da5 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-3cb47da5\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>Exploring Courses<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-b571ae75\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b571ae75\">\n\n<p>Please visit EagleNet (Class Search with Enrolment)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Select term of interest&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter course of interest&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1a316757 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-516e3837 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-516e3837\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>Important Terms to Know<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-ab0549f5\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ab0549f5\">\n\n<p><strong>Major specific requirements<\/strong>: Major-related courses, GPA, internship, practicum, etc., that must be completed and met set standards to help meet graduation requirements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>University graduation requirements<\/strong>:&nbsp; A set of requirements that each student must satisfy to graduate. This may include a minimum number of credits, passing specific courses with a minimum grade, successfully completing general education requirements, maintaining a minimum GPA, etc.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Undeclared\/undecided<\/strong>: A student who may be exploring or is unsure about his\/her major at a particular juncture of their academic journey.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lower Division courses<\/strong>: Any course numbered between 100 and 299 level.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Upper Division courses<\/strong>: Any course numbered between 300 and 499 level.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pathway\/remedial\/developmental courses<\/strong>: Any course that is taken to help students&nbsp; improve their reading, writing, and\/or math skills so they could succeed at the college level.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pre-requisite requirements<\/strong>: Some courses may have particular requirements that must be&nbsp; met prior to enrolling in a course. For instance, a course may require students to take a particular course, being of a certain academic standing (sophomore, junior, senior), be a certain major, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Co-requisite requirements<\/strong>: a course that must be taken either prior to or concurrently with another course.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8aadf119 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-0dc99fb3 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-0dc99fb3\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>Key Federal and Institutional Policies to Know<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-7b1fe8a8\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7b1fe8a8\">\n\n<p>It is advised that you meet with your assigned advisor to gain clarification regarding university policies and how it may impact your academic success. You may schedule an appointment to meet with your assigned academic advisor by calling: 509-359-2345.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/records-and-registration\/grades\/\">Repeating Courses<\/a>: students who earn a grade \u201cD\u201d or \u201cF\u201d in a course may elect to repeat that course to improve their semester and cumulative GPA. Therefore, students must retake the same course and earn a grade C or better during the second attempt.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Withdrawing: This option permits students to drop <a href=\"https:\/\/experience.elluciancloud.com\/ewu\/\">a course<\/a> or do a <a href=\"https:\/\/experience.elluciancloud.com\/ewu\/\">complete withdrawal<\/a> if the drop period has passed. However, it is important that you consult with your academic advisor about possible implications on your financial aid, progression, and graduation.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/records-and-registration-forms\/exceptional-circumstance-withdrawal\/\">Exceptional circumstances<\/a>: this policy permits students to withdraw from classes where there has been significant changes in their lives that would negatively impact their chances of succeeding on said classes.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Residency requirement: to earn a bachelor\u2019s degree from EWU, students must earn a minimum of 45 credit hours, of which a minimum of 15 credits hours must be upper level and\/or major requirement at EWU with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. These credits may include courses taken at EWU either in-person, hybrid, or online.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/records-and-registration\/grades\/\">Academic Forgiveness<\/a>: Undergraduate students may petition for an academic forgiveness to have two consecutive removed from their GPA calculation for courses completed at least five years prior to the petition.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/records-and-registration\/apply-to-graduate\/\">Dual Degree v. Second Degree&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Dual Degree: Students may pursue dual degrees; however, they must endeavor to take 30 credits that are different from their primary degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Second Degree: Depending on the major of choice, students may be required to take at least 225 credit hours to earn a second degree. Each additional degree will require the student to take 45 credits that are different from those counted toward the first degree.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/records-and-registration\/ferpa\/\">FERPA<\/a>: This is Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. Therefore, academic advisors (and other faculty and staff with access) are not permitted to discuss student records with parents, guardians, and others without prior consent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e10eab7e gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-f9bcf03f gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-f9bcf03f\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>Key Campus Support Services<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" 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