Student Success & Academic Advising Center

From the Missouri Western directory, Sep 7, 2026

Missouri Western has a split model of advising. In other words, the initial advising of students is split between academic advisors in a central advising office and faculty advisors in each department. Usually, students who have not declared a major are assigned to the central office, while students who have declared a major are assigned to faculty in their major department. Students are strongly encouraged to develop a relationship with their assigned advisor and to meet regularly with that person. So, you may be wondering… Who is my advisor? What is their role? How do I find them?Who is my academic advisor?How can I change my advisor?How do I declare my major?Where can I find the major declaration forms?How can I change my major?How many times can I change my major?Will I still have class credit from my previous courses if I change my major?Can I take extra classes that do not pertain to my degree?Who has the final say in my class schedule? My advisor or me?Is there a time limit to complete my degree?Where can I get help if I am struggling in a class?Where do I go to add or drop a class?How do I withdraw from a class after the drop period (first week of classes)?Can I take Continued Education Division (CED) classes?Do classes below 100 count toward graduation?I am a non-traditional student. What do I need to know?