Exploratory Studies

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The advisor and student should become familiar with the requirements to apply to the major of interest. Some programs have pre-requisites or other criteria for application. When you are eligible to apply, meet with your advisor to complete an Submit an Academic Plan Change Request via Ramportal. Your application is considered if the program or department’s enrollment is open.

The process is the same as declaring a Major. The form is called Submit an Academic Plan Change Request via Ramportal.

Yes, you may take some courses. Meet with your advisor and decide which course(s) you may take. Check Transfer Equivalencies from the WCU Registrar’s page to view the courses and verify if they are transferable.

You will need to complete the form, Transfer Credit Permission Form , and submit it to the Registrar’s Office prior to taking the course(s).

During the schedule period and up to the first 5-6 days (Drop/Add) of the semester (check semester’s dates on the Registrar’s web page), you can drop a course on line using your Ramportal account. The course will be removed from your schedule.

After this period, you can withdraw from a course using your Ramportal account’s drop function (check semester’s dates on the Registrar’s web page). The grade of W (Withdraw) will be entered on your academic record.

Full time status ranges from 12-18 credits a semester. If you are taking a developmental course (MATQ20 or MATQ30) the credits for the course count for your full time status but not towards graduation.

Meet with your advisor immediately. Together you will complete an Academic Recovery Plan and implement strategies to support your academic success.

• Probation Workshop

To graduate you will need satisfactory completion of a minimum of 120 semester hours (credits) at or above the 100 level. Some programs require more.

Your student standing or classification is determined by the number of successfully completed semester hours (credits). You need 30 credits to be a sophomore. The University’s current designations may be found in the WCU Undergrad Catalog.

West Chester University has a wide range of resources for students with physical and or learning disabilities. For more information contact the Office of Educational Accessibility (OEA) at 610-436-2564.

Yes. You may elect to earn a double major by selecting 2 majors within the same degree, e.g., BSED. You must complete all requirements for both majors. Discuss this with your advisor. If you are interested in earning dual degrees, BS and BA, you should discuss this with your advisor as well. In both instances you are required to complete the requirements for each major.