Academic Advising Forms
Contact Advising
To meet with an academic advisor at a designated time, students should call 314-968-6792 or 1-800-982-3847, to schedule an appointment. Students can also utilize the Raise Your Hand option in Starfish, selecting the “I need help registering for classes” option, connect with their faculty advisor, or make an appointment online through the Starfish Academic Advising service page.
Schedule Your Appointment
The Academic Advising Center is open Monday thru Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Time, with undergraduate advisors on call to assist with student questions and issues from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Central Time Monday thru Friday. 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 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 | |
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.
Degree Planning Sheets and Course Sequences
Biological Sciences
BA in Biology
BA in Biology - Emphasis in Biodiversity
BA in Biology - Emphasis in Education
BA in Biology - Emphasis in Health Science
BA in Biology - Emphasis in Computational Biology
BS in Biological Sciences
BS in Biological Sciences - Emphasis in Computational Biology
BS in Biological Sciences - Emphasis in Health and Medicine
BS in Biological Sciences - Emphasis in Chemistry
BS in Chemistry
BS in Exercise Science
English
BA in Creative Writing
BA in English
BA in English - Emphasis in Drama and Playwriting
Global Languages, Cultures and Society
BA in Anthropology and Sociology
BA Languages and Transcultural Studies - Emphasis in French
BA Languages and Transcultural Studies - Emphasis in German
BA Languages and Transcultural Studies - Emphasis in Spanish
History, Politics and International Relations and Religious Studies
BA in History
BA in International Relations
BA in International Relations - Emphasis in International Economics
BA in Political Science
BA in Political Science - Emphasis in Public Law
Religious Studies
Law, Crime and Social Justice
BA in Criminology
BA in International Human Rights
BA in Legal Studies
BA in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies
Nursing
BSN in Nursing
Philosophy
BA in Philosophy
Psychology
BA in Psychology
BS in Psychology
BA in Psychology - Emphasis in Mental Health
General Studies
BA in General Studies
Audio Aesthetics & Technology Sequences
BA in Audio in Media Arts
- 2-Year Course Sequence
- 4-Year Course Sequence
- 2-Year Course Sequence - Study Abroad
- 4-Year Course Sequence - Study Abroad
BS in Sound Recording and Engineering
- 2-Year Course Sequence
- 4-Year Course Sequence
- 2-Year Course Sequence - Study Abroad
- 4-Year Course Sequence - Study Abroad
Communications & Journalism Sequences
BA in Advertising and Marketing Communications
- 4-Year Course Sequence
- 4-Year Course Sequence - Study Abroad
- 2-Year Course Sequence - Transfer
- 2-Year Course Sequence - Transfer with Study Abroad
BA in Journalism
BA in Media Communications- closed May 2020
BA in Media Studies
- 4-Year Course Sequence
- 4-Year Course Sequence - Study Abroad
- 2-Year Course Sequence - Transfer
- 2-Year Course Sequence - Transfer with Study Abroad
BA in Public Relations
BA in Scriptwriting
- 4-Year Course Sequence
- 4-Year Course Sequence - Study Abroad
- 2-Year Course Sequence - Transfer
- 2-Year Course Sequence - Transfer with Study Abroad
BA in Speech Communications Studies- closed May 2020
BA in Sports Communications
BA in Strategic Communication
Media Arts Sequences
BA in Animation
BA in Film, Television, and Video Production
BA in Film Studies
- 4-Year Course Sequence
- 4-Year Course Sequence - Study Abroad
- 2-Year Course Sequence - Transfer
- 2-Year Course Sequence - Transfer with Study Abroad
BA in Games and Game Design
BA in Interactive Digital Media
- 4-Year Course Sequence
- 4-Year Course Sequence - Study Abroad
- 2-Year Course Sequence - Transfer
- 2-Year Course Sequence - Transfer with Study Abroad
BA in Photography
Undergraduate Programs of Study
BA in Art K12
BA in Educational Studies
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
BS in Accounting
BS in Business Administration
BS in Business Administration - Emphasis in Sports and Entertainment Management
BS in Computer Science
BS in Computer Science - Emphasis in Cybersecurity
BS in Data Analytics
BS in Data Analytics - CCAF
BA in Economics
BS in Finance
BA in Management
BA in Management - CCAF
BA in Management - Emphasis in Entrepreneurship
BA in Management - Emphasis in Human Resource Management
BA in Management - Emphasis in International Business
BA in Management - Emphasis in Marketing
BA in Management - Emphasis in Sports and Entertainment Management
BS in Mathematics
BS in Mathematics - Pre-Engineering
BS in Management Information Systems (MIS)
Art, Design and Art History
BFA in Graphic Design
BFA in Illustration
BFA in Studio Art
BA in Art History & Criticism
BA in Studio Art
Music
BA in Music
BM in Composition
BM in Composition (Songwriting)
BM in Education (Choral/General)
BM in Education (Instrumental/General)
BM in Instrumental Performance
BM in Jazz Performance
BM in Jazz/Music Technology
BM in Music Direction for Musical Theatre
BM in Piano Performance
BM in Vocal Performance
Dance
BA in Dance
BFA in Dance - Emphasis in Ballet
BFA in Dance - Emphasis in Modern
Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts
BA in Directing
BA in Theatre Studies and Dramaturgy
BFA in Acting
BFA in Costume Construction
BFA in Costume Design
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
Student Resources
Undergraduate students are encouraged to maintain a minimum of 15 credits per semester to maintain an on-time graduation. Learn more at www.webster.edu/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 | 16-Week Class | 8- or 9-Week Class | |
| Drop: | Week 1 | 100% | 100% |
| Withdrawal: | Week 2 | 75% | 75% |
| Week 3 | 50% | 50% | |
| Week 4 | 25% | 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 1-800-982-3847 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 his/her field of study during an approved internship for academic credit.
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