Undergraduate Resources

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The Undergraduate Advising Team in the Academic Advising Center works to assist students and advisors in a variety of majors. Students who have not yet declared a major are advised in the Academic Advising Center; students with declared majors are assigned to a faculty advisor in their major after their first registration. Your advisor and contact information can be accessed in your Academic Record, Biographical Information, Degree Audit in Connections and in your Success Network in the Student Success Portal powered by Starfish.

Contact Advising

To meet with an academic advisor at a designated time, students should call 314-968-6972 or 1-800-982-3847, to schedule an appointment. Students can "Raise Your Hand" in Starfish (requires login), select the “I need help registering for classes” option, connect with their faculty advisor, or make an appointment on the Starfish Academic Advising page.

Tuition Adjustment (PDF; requires login)Petition to Graduate
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Schedule Your Appointment

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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.

Schedule Advising Meeting (requires login)

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 1-800-982-3847)		 Review Undergraduate Catalog for Programs and Policies
Attend New Student Orientation (Freshmen are invited to GROW, Transfers are invited to a Transfer and Registration Workshop) 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
Academic Advising Forms

Academic Planning

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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.

Global Citizenship Program Planning Sheet (PDF)

Degree Planning Sheets and Course Sequences

Audio Aesthetics & Technology Sequences

BA in Audio in Media Arts (PDF)

BS in Sound Recording and Engineering (PDF)

Communications & Journalism Sequences

BA in Advertising and Marketing Communications (PDF)

BA in Journalism (PDF)

BA in Media Communications- closed May 2020

BA in Media Studies (PDF)

BA in Public Relations (PDF)

BA in Scriptwriting (PDF)

BA in Speech Communications Studies- closed May 2020

BA in Sports Communications (PDF)

BA in Strategic Communication (PDF)

Media Arts Sequences

BA in Animation (PDF)

BA in Film, Television, and Video Production (PDF)

BA in Film Studies (PDF)

BA in Games and Game Design (PDF)

BA in Interactive Digital Media (PDF)

BA in Photography (PDF)

Undergraduate Programs of Study

BA in Art K12

BA in Educational Studies (PDF)

BA in Elementary Minor Content

BA in Elementary Special Education

BA in Middle School Language Arts

BA in Middle School Math

BA in Middle School Science

BA in Middle School Social Science

BA in Secondary Biology

BA in Secondary Biology/BA in Biology

BA in Secondary English

BA in Secondary Math

BA in Secondary Math/BS in Math

BA in Secondary Social Science

BA in Special Education Elementary

BA in World Languages K12

Combined BA/MA TESL

BA in Elementary Minor Content/MA in TESL

BA in Secondary English/MA in TESL

BA in World Languages K12/MA in TESL

Art, Design and Art History

BFA in Graphic Design (PDF)

BFA in Illustration (PDF)

BFA in Studio Art (PDF)

BA in Art History and Criticism (PDF)

BA in Studio Art (PDF)

Music

BA in Music (PDF)

BM in Composition (PDF)

BM in Composition (Songwriting) (PDF)

BM in Education (Choral/General) (PDF)

BM in Education (Instrumental/General) (PDF)

BM in Instrumental Performance (PDF)

BM in Jazz Performance (PDF)

BM in Jazz/Music Technology (PDF)

BM in Music Direction for Musical Theatre (PDF)

BM in Piano Performance (PDF)

BM in Vocal Performance (PDF)

Dance

BA in Dance (PDF)

BFA in Dance - Emphasis in Ballet (PDF)

BFA in Dance - Emphasis in Modern (PDF)

Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts

BA in Directing (PDF)

BA in Theatre Studies and Dramaturgy (PDF)

BFA in Acting (PDF)

BFA in Costume Construction (PDF)

BFA in Costume Design (PDF)

BFA in Lighting Design (PDF)

BFA in Musical Theatre

BFA in Scene Design (PDF)

BFA in Scene Painting (PDF)

BFA in Sound Design (PDF)

BFA in Stage Management (PDF)

BFA in Technical Direction (PDF)

BFA in Wig and Makeup Design (PDF)

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.

  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:

  1. Examine your academic record.
  2. Are all anticipated waivers and transfer credit accurately represented?
  3. Does your degree audit accurately reflect the degrees and/or certificates that you are pursuing?
  4. Have all incomplete or in progress grades on your academic record been resolved?
  5. Is your name and address correct in your biographical information?
  6. 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.

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Advising for International Students

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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 1-800-982-3847 or by email.

advising@webster.edu

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.

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