Advising and Pre-Registration

Log onto myWestfield. From the Registration Step by Step card, select step 1: “Registration Status.” Enter the term when prompted.  This screen will show your class level for the registration dates noted above.

To view what holds you have, click “view holds” at the bottom of the Registration Status page. Holds may be placed on accounts at any time, check this screen often!!!  You can find a description of possible holds here: https://www.westfield.ma.edu/offices/registrar 

ALL HOLDS MUST BE CLEARED BEFORE YOU CAN REGISTER!

Each class will have their own advising week.

Print your Degree Evaluation to bring to your advising appointment:  myWestfield – Degree Progress Card-click the DegreeWorks Dashboard link

You must have your advising form signed!  Your advisor/department will issue you an “Alternate Registration PIN” to use when you register online.

Check your alternate PIN before registration. Although the registration window is not open, you can check the accuracy of that pin by selecting “Step 5:  add/drop classes” under the “registration step-by-step” card in the MyWestfield portal.  When prompted, enter your alternate PIN to receive one of the following messages:

Message

If your PIN is GOOD

“you are not permitted to register at this time”

If your PIN is BAD

“authorization failure - invalid alternate PIN”

Please contact your advisor if your PIN is invalid. Advisors can contact the Registrar’s Office if a student received an invalid PIN. The Registrar’s Office cannot give PINs to students.

During or after your advising appointment, use the online Course Offerings to find available courses, view pre-requisites, and begin to build your schedule. The Course Offerings can be found on the Registrar webpage. You may also use the online course search in the MyWestfield portal (Registration Step by Step Card - Step 4:  Search Classes) to find available courses along with available seats. Course descriptions, major restrictions, and pre-requisites for courses can be found in the “Course Descriptions” page of the current academic year’s University Catalog.

When planning your schedule, remember that students may register for a maximum of 18 credits during the pre-registration period. Additional credits may be added during add/drop at the beginning of the next term.

Online registration is open between 7:00AM and 11:00PM through your myWestfield account (MyWestfield portal - Registration Step-By-Step card - Step 5:  Add/Drop Classes)

In-Person Registration Assistance:

Registrar’s Office: Parenzo Hall, 1st floor, Monday - Thursday, 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Friday, 8:00AM – 4:00PM

Liberal Studies/Exploratory/Undeclared students:

Go to Academic Advising & Transfer Transition Office on the 1st floor of Parenzo Hall (room 163) for help with registration. With assistance, students may access major-restricted seats.

PERMISSION TO ENROLL FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED EARLY - Students who know they will be blocked from entering a class (major/class restriction, missing pre- or co-requisites, etc….) may submit a “Permission to Enroll” form with appropriate signatures before their registration day. This form may not be used for “closed section” or “closed to your class or major/reserved” registration error messages. Please bring these forms with appropriate signatures or printed emails of approval to the Registrar’s Office on the 1st floor of Parenzo Hall.

If needed, the Registrar’s Office (located in Parenzo Hall, 1st floor) is here to help.  Additional detailed information is available on the Registrar’s Office webpage: www.westfield.ma.edu/registrar.  Please contact your academic advisor or you can go to the Academic Advising & Transfer Transition Office for further assistance.

• Accessing MyWestfield
• MyWestfield Common Cards
• Using Degree Works
• Search for Courses
• Who is My Advisor?
• Finding Course Descriptions