Check-In & Add/Drop Information for All Students

Student Check-In

The Student Check-In process ensures that Whitman College starts each semester with accurate and up-to-date information about your student account, contact preferences, etc. All students who will be on campus for the spring semester must complete Student Check-In by no later than 11:59 PM on Friday, January 30. Students who don't complete check-in may be locked out of their accounts (e.g., Canvas, myWhitman, email), prevented from adding or dropping classes, and/or be withdrawn from the college as a "no-show".

How to Check In

To check in, visit my.whitman.edu > Student Tools > Check In & Holds, then complete the listed tasks.

Add/Drop

Add/Drop begins Monday, January 19

Continuing students pre-registered for your Spring 2026 classes in the fall, and new students will pre-register later this week. To check your schedule, navigate to your Spring 2026 Course Plan in the Self-Service student planning app.

If you’re happy with your schedule as it is, then you’re all set for classes to start on Tuesday, January 20. If you’d like to add or drop course section(s), follow these instructions.

How to Add/Drop

1. Contact your academic advisor to discuss the changes you’d like to make. If your advisor approves of the proposed changes, ask them to grant you Advisor Clearance. You will not be able to add or drop courses until your advisor has granted clearance.
2. Wait for your Add/Drop Appointment time on Monday, January 19. Appointment times are assigned by expected graduation date:
   • 2026 graduates: Jan 19 @ 8 AM (Pacific/Walla Walla time)
   • 2027 graduates: Jan 19 @ 10 AM
   • 2028 graduates: Jan 19 @ 12 PM
   • 2029 graduates: Jan 19 @ 2 PM
3. To Add a class:
   1. Make sure the section you want to add is still listed as “Open”; you can’t register yourself for a closed section. Select “Add to Wishlist” to add the section to your Course Plan.
   2. After your appointed add/drop start time, use the “+” button to add the section to your schedule, then select “Apply Changes” to finish enrolling in the section.
4. To Drop a class:
   1. You don’t have to get permission from the instructor to drop or withdraw from their class, but you do need to get Advisor Clearance.
   2. In your Spring 2026 Course Plan, after your appointed add/drop start time, use the “–” button to remove the section from your schedule, then select “Apply Changes” to finish dropping the section.

Holds will disappear from your list as they are cleared. Make sure all holds - with the possible exception of Advisor Clearance - are cleared by 11:59 PM on Friday, September 12, 2025 to avoid complications with your student account/enrollment status!

Academic Overload

You’re considered a full time student if you’re taking at least 12 credits in a given semester, while anything under 12 credits is considered part-time. Taking more than 18 academic credits per semester is considered academic overload. You must meet certain requirements and obtain approval before you are permitted to overload.

You can pick up a copy of the Academic Overload Form in the Registrar’s Office or download a PDF version here.

Add/Drop Assistance

If you have questions or need immediate assistance during the add/drop period, Registrar’s Office staff members will be available via Live Chat on Monday, January 19 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM and Tuesday through Friday, January 20 – 9, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. To start a chat, look for the chat icon in the bottom right corner of the Registration page in my.whitman.edu.