Academics

Records & Registrar

In support of the University’s mission, the Office of the Registrar provides administrative and logistical support for the University’s curriculum, reinforces academic policies, maintains the integrity of institutional and educational records, and facilitates a culture that preserves the values of Southwestern University and its community.

 

Contact

Academic Success & Registrar

Email

registrar@southwestern.edu

Phone

512.863.1952

Location

Prothro Center 100

Academic Success & Registrar

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The Office of the Registrar is open Monday through Friday, 8:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-5:00pm.

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  • Important Dates: Add/Drop Schedule, Mini-Mester Calendar

    Spring 2024

    1. First day of term: Tue., Jan. 16
    2. Last day to add online: Thu., Jan. 18
    3. Last day to drop online: Thu., Jan. 25
    4. Last day to add courses (via faculty consent): Thu., Jan. 25
    5. Last day to add an academic internship: Wed., Jan. 31
    6. Last day to drop courses without record OR change to/from P/D/F (via faculty consent): Mon., Feb. 19
    7. Spring Break: Mon., Mar. 11 - Fri., Mar. 15 (no classes)
    8. SU closed: Fri., Mar. 29 (no classes)
    9. Last day to drop courses (via faculty consent): Tue., Apr. 2
    10. Last day of classes: Wed., May 1
    11. Senior grades due: Mon., May 6 at noon
    12. Final Exams: Mon., May 6 - Fri., May 10
    13. Commencement: Sat., May 11
    14. Remainder of grades due: Wed., May 15

    Spring 2024 Mini-Mester Courses

    First Half - BIO50-222-F1, BIO50-232-F1, ESS46-292-F1

    1. First day of first half courses: Tue., Jan. 16
    2. Last day to add first half courses online: Thu., Jan. 18
    3. Last day to add first half course (via faculty consent): Mon. Jan. 22
    4. Last day to drop first half courses online: Thu., Jan. 25
    5. Last day to drop first half courses without record OR change to/from P/D/F (via faculty consent): Wed., Jan. 31
    6. Last day to drop first half courses (via faculty consent): Wed., Feb. 14
    7. Last day of first half courses: Mon. Mar. 4

    Second Half - BIO50-222-S1, BIO50-232-S1, UST05-002-S1

    1. Last day to add second half courses online: Thu., Jan. 18
    2. Last day to drop second half courses online: Mon., Jan. 25
    3. First day of second half courses: Tue., Mar. 5
    4. Last day to add second half courses (via faculty consent): Mon., Mar. 18
    5. Last day to drop second half courses without record OR change to/from P/D/F via faculty consent): Wed., Mar. 27
    6. Last day to drop second half courses (via faculty consent): Thu., Apr. 11
    7. Last day of second half courses: Wed., May 1
  • Fall & Summer 2024 Registration Dates

    Fall & Summer 2024 Registration Dates:

    • Academic Advising period begins: Mar. 18
    • Seniors (90+ earned* credits): Apr. 8-9
    • Junior Priority Registration: Apr. 9-10
    • Juniors (60+ earned* credits): Apr. 10-11
    • Sophomore Priority Registration: Apr. 11-12
    • Sophomores (30+ earned* credits): Apr. 12-15
    • First-Year Priority Registration: Apr. 15-17
    • First-years and students with fewer than 30 credits: Apr. 17-18
    • Open Add/Drops begin: Apr. 19

    *“Earned” credits means completed credits already on your Southwestern record. Earned credits do NOT include credits in the current semester.

    Academic Internship Registration Deadlines

    • Fall 2023: Sept. 13, 2023
    • Spring 2024: Jan. 31, 2024
  • Declare/Change Your Academic Selections (degree, major, minor, etc)
    • Click here to declare your major for the first time (or if you have been re-admitted to SU). 
    • Click here to make changes if you have already declared your academic selections in the past (check Self Service if you are not sure). 
  • Change Your Address
    • Click here if you are a current student.
    • Click here if you are a former student or the parent of a current student.
  • Quicklinks

    Self Service: Course Schedule Access
    Go here to access Self Service as a guest

    Student Planning: Student Access
    Go here to log in to your Student Planning account

    Classroom Info
    Go here for classroom info.