Schedule Your Appointment
The Academic Advising Center is open Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Fridays, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. CT, with undergraduate advisors on call to assist with student questions and issues Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. CT. The Academic Advising Center on the main campus in Webster Groves is located in the first floor of the Garden Park Plaza parking garage, between Public Safety and the Bookstore, at 568 Garden Avenue.
Student Checklist
As a newly admitted Webster University undergraduate student, please take the following steps:
| Schedule a New Student Advising Appointment (Call 314-968-6972 or 800-982-3847) |
Review Undergraduate Catalog for Programs and Policies |
| New Freshmen will complete the Pre-Registration Survey for registration. New transfer and online students will call to schedule an advising appointment. | Set Up Connections Account |
| Review Our Undergraduate Tuition Rates | Review Our Academic Calendar |
| Set Up Student Success Portal Account | Review Course Schedules |
| Obtain Student ID Card | Get Books |
| Complete Title IX Safe Colleges Training by the end of your first term | |
Global Citizenship Program
The mission of the Global Citizenship Program (GCP) is to ensure that every undergraduate student emerges from our University with the core competencies required for responsible global citizenship in the 21st century. To complete the Global Citizenship Program, students will take two seminars, the First-year Seminar as new students and the Global Keystone Seminar as juniors. In addition, students will complete eight courses of at least three credit hours each in the general education portion of the program.
Below are links to course sequences for undergraduate majors in each of the schools and colleges at Webster to assist you in degree planning. Note: These are suggested or sample course sequences and should be used as guides only. Please consult with your advisor to customize your course sequence.
Downloadable PDF versions are available on Connections (requires login).
Department of English
Department of Global Languages, Cultures and Societies
- Anthropology and Sociology (BA)
- Global Studies (BA)
- Languages and Transcultural Studies (BA) - French Emphasis
- Languages and Transcultural Studies (BA) - Spanish Emphasis
Department of History, Politics, International Relations and Religious Studies
Institute for Human Rights and Humanitarian Studies
Department of Law, Crime and Social Justice
Department of Philosophy
Printable Course Sequences available on Connections (login required)
Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
- BS in Biological Sciences (with Emphases)
- BA in Biology (4-year, 4-year with Study Abroad)
- BA in Biology 2+2 Nursing with Goldfarb
- BS in Chemistry (4-year, 4-year with Study Abroad, 2-year)
- BS in Exercise Science (4-year, 4-year with Study Abroad)
Department of Nursing
Department of Psychology
Printable Course Sequences available on Connections (login required)
Department of Business
Department of Management
Department of Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (BS)
- Computer Science (BS) with emphasis in Cybersecurity
- Data Analytics (BS)
- Data Science (BS)
- Management Information Systems (BS)
Printable Course Sequences available on Connections (login required)
Department of Art, Design and Art History
- BFA in Art with an Emphasis in Illustration
- BFA in Art with an Emphasis in Studio Art
- BA in Art
- BA in Art History and Criticism
- BFA in Graphic Design
Department of Dance
Department of Music
- BM in Composition with an Emphasis in Concert Music
- BM in Composition with an Emphasis in Songwriting
- BA in Music
- BM in Music Direction for Musical Theatre
- BMEd in Music Education with an Emphasis in Choral Music
- BMEd in Music Education with an Emphasis in Instrumental Music
- BM in Performance with an Emphasis in Jazz
- BM in Performance with an Emphasis in Orchestral Instruments
- BM in Performance with an Emphasis in Piano
- BM in Performance with an Emphasis in Voice
Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts
- BFA in Acting
- BFA in Costume Construction
- BFA in Costume Design
- BA in Directing
- BFA in Lighting Design
- BFA in Musical Theatre
- BFA in Scene Design
- BFA in Scene Painting
- BFA in Sound Design
- BFA in Stage Management
- BFA in Technical Direction
- BFA in Wig and Makeup Design
Printable Course Sequences available on Connections (login required)
Department of Audio Aesthetics and Technology
- BA in Audio in Media Arts (4-year, 2-year)
- BS in Sound Recording and Engineering (4-year, 2-year)
Department of Communications and Journalism
- BA in Integrated Strategic Communications (4-year, 4-year with Study Abroad, 2-year, 2-year with Study Abroad)
- BA in Journalism (4-year, 4-year with Study Abroad, 2-year)
- BA in Media Studies (4-year, 2-year, 2-year with Study Abroad)
- BA in Scriptwriting (4-year, 4-year with Study Abroad, 2-year, 2-year with Study Abroad)
- BA in Sports Communications (4-year, 4-year with Study Abroad, 2-year)
Department of Media Arts
- BA in Animation (4-year, 4-year with Study Abroad, 2-year)
- BA in Film, Television, and Video Production (4-year, 4-year with Study Abroad, 2-year)
- BA in Media Production (4-year, 4-year with Study Abroad, 2-year, 2-year with Study Abroad)
- BA in Games and Game Design (4-year, 4-year with Study Abroad, 2-year, 2-year with Study Abroad)
- BA in Interactive Digital Media (4-year, 4-year with Study Abroad, 2-year, 2-year with Study Abroad)
- BA in Photography and Visual Communications (4-year, 2-year)
Printable Course Sequences available on Connections (login required)
Department of Teacher Education
- BA in Education with an Emphasis in Art (Grades K-12)
- BA in Education with an Emphasis in Elementary Education (Grades 1-6)
- BA in Education with an Emphasis in Middle School Language Arts (Grades 5-9)
- BA in Education with an Emphasis in Middle School Math (Grades 5-9)
- BA in Education with an Emphasis in Middle School Science (Grades 5-9)
- BA in Education with an Emphasis in Middle School Social Science (Grades 5-9)
- BA in Education with an Emphasis in Secondary Biology (Grades 9-12)
- BA in Education with an Emphasis in Secondary English (Grades 9-12)
- BA in Education with an Emphasis in Secondary Mathematics (Grades 9-12)
- BA in Education with an Emphasis in Secondary Social Science (Grades 9-12)
- BA in Education with an Emphasis in Special Education (Grades K-12)
- BA in Education with an Emphasis in World Languages (Grades K-12)
- BEd in Education Studies
Printable Course Sequences available on Connections (login required)
Student Resources
Undergraduate students are encouraged to maintain a minimum of 15 credits per semester
to maintain an on-time graduation. Learn more at 15 To Finish.
Registration usually opens in March for the Summer term, April for the Fall semester, and October for the Spring semester. Pending availability of the course, students can typically add a course until the first course meeting. Students can drop a course with 100% refund through the Friday of week 1. Weeks 2-6 are the withdrawal period. Students will receive a 75% refund is withdrawn by the Friday of week 2, 50% refund if withdrawn by the Friday of week 3, and a 25% refund if withdrawn by the Friday of week 4. There are no refunds awarded starting week 5 of the term.
Withdraw requests must be processed by the Friday of week 12 for semester courses. *Some states may have a modified refund schedule for on-campus students.
| Class Removal Type | Date | 8-, 9-, or 16-Week Class |
|---|---|---|
| Drop: | Week 1 | 100% |
| Withdrawal: | Week 2 | 75% |
| Week 3 | 50% | |
| Week 4 | 25% |
Full-time enrollment is 12 credit hours/semester, but to maintain flat-fee status, undergraduate students must enroll in at least 13 credit hours/semester.
All students must complete a petition to graduate. Students enrolling in their final course should fill out the petition at the time of enrollment.
Prior to Filling out the Petition to Graduate:
- Examine your academic record.
- Are all anticipated waivers and transfer credit accurately represented?
- Does your degree audit accurately reflect the degrees and/or certificates that you are pursuing?
- Have all incomplete or in progress grades on your academic record been resolved?
- Is your name and address correct in your biographical information?
- Have you resolved any holds on your account to assure final delivery of your transcript and diploma?
Submit the Undergraduate Petition to Graduate.
Re-enrollment is the step to take if you meet the following two criteria:
- You have been away from Webster for one or two semesters, not counting summer,
AND - You are not dismissed.
To re-enroll, contact the Academic Advising Center at 314-968-6972 or at advising@webster.edu to connect to an advisor. The advisor will ask you questions to determine what courses you should enroll in, and he/she will assist in enrolling you in courses to continue your chosen major or certificate at Webster.
The advisor will also check to see if you have a hold, which could be because you owe money. If this is the case, the advisor will refer you to Webster’s Business Office to make a plan to resolve your financial obligations. With finances in order, you can re-enroll in courses to complete your degree. If you completed credit hours at another institution while you were away from Webster, you will need to send official transcripts to transcripts@webster.edu so that credits can be transferred to Webster.
Readmission is the path to take if:
- You have been away from Webster for more than two semesters, not counting summer.
After two semesters — which is one academic year — returning students must meet the
requirements of the program in the current catalog. If your chosen academic program
has changed, you will need to meet the new requirements. To apply for readmission,
you will complete an Undergraduate Application for Readmission and work with the Academic Advising Center to determine your program requirements.
OR - You were dismissed from Webster University. In this case, you can be considered for readmission. You will complete an Undergraduate Application for Readmission which will be reviewed by advisors in the Academic Advising Center to determine your academic readiness to continue at Webster.
In either case, if you completed credit hours at another institution, you will need to send official transcripts to transcripts@webster.edu so that credits can be transferred to Webster.
Advising for International Students
International Student Academic Advisor
International students on F-1 and J-1 visas will be advised by an international student academic advisor who provides academic advising for most graduate degree programs. Students in certain specialized programs will be assigned to a faculty advisor. Initial advising appointments may be conducted via email, virtually, phone or in person. Students should schedule appointments in advance by contacting the Academic Advising Center at 314-968-6972 or 800-982-3847 or by email.
International Student Resources
International Services provides information for prospective and current international students on a variety
of topics.
International students on F-1 (student) and J-1 (exchange visitor) visas must be enrolled
in a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester. Students who receive Webster financial
aid or scholarships must enroll in a minimum of 13 credit hours per semester. Students
enrolled in a full program of English as a Second Language (ESL) classes may enroll
in less than 12 credit hours as determined by their academic advisor and the ESL Coordinator.
Undergraduate students are eligible to take a vacation from study each summer term.
The Multicultural Center and International Student Affairs (MCISA) is your go-to resource for getting involved at Webster University. There are many
programs, volunteer opportunities, social engagements, professional and developmental
opportunities available to enhance your Webster University experience. MCISA also
coordinates your arrival and orientation.
On-Campus Employment
Students on F-1 and J-1 visas are allowed to request permission to work on-campus for up to twenty (20) hours per week during enrollment sessions. For the current list of available on-campus employment opportunities, please visit the Career Planning and Development Center's Student Employment Page.
Optical Practical Training
Optional Practical Training (OPT) allows students to work within their field of study for up to one year after their degree completion. OPT is work that is applied for and granted by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCISIS).
Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
Curricular Practical Training allows a student who has maintained F-1 status for at least nine (9) months to work within their field of study during an approved internship for academic credit.
