Fall Registration

Below are important notes to consider for Fall 2021 Registration:

• The advising period begins on April 19, 2021. Faculty advisors or First Year Mentors will schedule advising appointments to review your intended class schedule for the Fall semester. 
• Priority Registration begins on April 19, 2021.
• Registration Week: May 3-7. Registration for all students begins on May 3, 2021.
• Students must meet with their academic advisor, or, if they have not declared a major, their First Year Faculty Mentor. REMINDER: All students must declare a major by the end of their second-year at Whittier College.
• Students will only register for Fall 2021 courses at this time.
• A student may take a maximum of 16 credits during the Fall semester. It is always a good plan to prepare several “back-up” options in the event a course fills up prior to your registration time.
• Visit My.Whittier.Edu to see your Registration time slot. 
  • On the left-hand side, click “Course Registration” and then click “Registration Status” to find out your Registration date.
  • You will be allowed to register for classes at any time on your assigned day and will be prevented from registering on another day until Friday of Registration Week.
  • Additionally, you can find information regarding “Holds” that may prevent your ability to register for classes from the same page that lists your registration time slot.

• The CON1 requirement (Pairs) will be discontinued beginning with Fall 2021 graduates (you do not need to search for these courses with your academic advisor).
• Fall 2021 begins on August 24, 2021.

If you have questions regarding, please reach out to your Faculty Advisor or First Year Faculty Mentor via email to prepare for Fall 2021 Registration.

Mental health and emotional wellness are important parts of balancing your academic experience. Individual counseling services for enrolled (CA) students are free and are now being offered through telehealth (remotely). Drop in consultations, called Let’s Talk, are also available daily. To learn more about finding a community provider, attending a group/workshop or to schedule an appointment, email counselingcenter@whittier.edu, or phone, 562-907-4239 (between 8am – 5pm; M-TH; 8am – 3pm Fri).

For support after 5pm, you may call the After-Hours RN Telephone Advice Line at 562-454- 4548 (press option 1); for mental health emergencies contact Campus Safety at 562-907-4211. Off-campus resources include:

• The Crisis Text Line- text HELP to 741741
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Reachable 24/7 at 800.273.8255
• Additional resources can be found at: https://www.whittier.edu/counseling 

The tutoring schedule can be accessed here. Please use this link to ensure you always access the most updated schedule.

The CARE Team created this quick and easy reference, “When to Refer a Student” handout for faculty and staff to utilize and access when working with students. CARE Links are posted on the right side under "Useful Faculty Links". 

The CARE Team is committed to providing equity centered care and support that affirms our partnership between Academic Affairs and Student Affairs. In addition, there are two forms to utilize for support: Academic Referral and Non-Academic (CARE) Referral. C.A.R.E. Program | Whittier College