Registrar’s Office

The Registrar’s Office is committed to the integrity and accuracy of academic records to support each student in their path from admission to graduation and beyond, establishing the connection between students and faculty and the curriculum. Our team is committed to enhancing the culture of Wartburg College by working with students, faculty, and staff.

Degree Verification

Wartburg College has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to provide enrollment and degree verifications. The National Student Clearinghouse can be contacted at:

Web: www.degreeverify.org
Mail: National Student Clearinghouse
2300 Dulles Station Boulevard, Suite 300
Herndon, VA 20171

Registration Information

Priority Registration Dates for AY2026-27
Dates reserved for registration are based on your classification.

Year	Date (Registration will be based on need not timing of the submission.)
Fourth Year	March 16 at 7 a.m. – March 17 at midnight; reopens March 19
Third Year	March 16 at 7 a.m. – March 17 at midnight; reopens March 19
Second Year	Date (Registration will be based on need not timing of the submission.): March 23 at 7 a.m. – March 24 at midnight; reopens March 26
First Year	Date (Registration will be based on need not timing of the submission.): March 30 at 7 a.m. – March 31 at midnight; reopens April 3

Registration Guide

Online Registration
Click the link to the Academics Tab on My Wartburg and log in. Select “Registration” to begin.

In-Person Registration
Registration forms are available here Registration Form or in the Registrar’s Office. Form submissions are in-person at the Registrar’s Office, LH 216. Registration concerns can be emailed to matina.clark@wartburg.edu.

Schedule Changes
All schedule changes after the priority registration dates require the submission of a Schedule Change card or a Schedule Change form, signed by the academic adviser.

1. Check your student information online through My.Wartburg to verify that the following information is correct:

Classification. Registration is scheduled on specific days based on a student’s classification. Classification is determined at the beginning of Winter Term and is based on credits earned:

4Y = 26.00 course credits or more
3Y = 16.00 – 25.75 course credits
2Y = 7.00 – 15.75 course credits
1Y = 0.00 – 6.75 course credits

Adviser. All students are required to meet with their adviser to discuss courses required for Essential Education/THRIVE and their major(s)/minor(s). An adviser can “clear” a student at this meeting, which allows students to register for classes and make future changes to their schedule without the adviser’s signature.

Unpaid Student Account Balance. Students must have their student accounts in good financial standing. The Business Office will place a registration hold on student accounts needing attention. Please contact the Business Office to determine the steps needed to remove a registration hold.

If your classification and/or adviser are not correct, contact the Registrar’s Office.

2. Download the Academic Schedule Grid. The grid should be used to organize class schedules and to help avoid time conflicts. Students who are cleared to register can use the grid as a registration form to register for classes through online registration.

3. View the course schedule online by selecting the Academics tab on My.Wartburg.edu. The online schedule provides current enrollment information and links to more information about each course. While selecting courses, note any prerequisites and/or approvals required. Contact the appropriate instructors to receive approval before the registration start date.

4. Identify which courses are open to online registration and which courses require in-person registration in the Registrar’s Office. Wartburg West courses, arranged study, independent study, internships, and certain other courses are not available for online registration. Audited courses are in-person registration only.

Registration Grid
In-person Registration Form

Registration dates are the same for online and in-person registration; however, the hours are limited for in-person registration. Students unable to register online should contact their adviser or stop by the Registrar’s Office (LH 216) for help.

5. Adviser meetings should be completed well in advance of the registration start dates. The discussion should include alternate course options in case there is a waitlist for a desired class. Enrolling in waitlisted courses during registration does not prevent or guarantee being added to the class roster. Final course rosters are determined by class seniority and need and will be assessed two days following the classification registration dates. The Registrar’s Office will determine placement into each course. Students that register after their classification registration date forfeit priority privilege based on classification.

6. Verify that you are ready to register:

Have you met the necessary prerequisites for the classes you have selected?
Have you obtained the necessary approvals?
Do you have a registration hold on your student account? Contact the Business Office to determine the steps needed to remove a registration hold.
Have you met with your adviser?
Have you completed the appropriate forms for online registration and/or in-person registration?
Did you select enough course credits for full-time status? Full-time status is a minimum of 3 credits for each Fall and Winter terms and 1 credit for May Term. Students receiving Pell Grants need to enroll in at least 3.5 courses credits in Fall and in Winter/May.
Are you in course overload? If you select more than 4.5 course credits in Fall or Winter/May terms, you are in course overload. Overload fees will be assessed for more than 4.5 course credits each term as per college policy. A Request for Variance form is required to enroll in 5.0 or more course credits.

7. Register for classes
Online Registration: Log in at My.Wartburg.edu > Academics > Registration > Course Search
In-person Registration: Submit a Registration Form to the Registrar’s Office (LH 216)

Courses must be identified by Department, Course Number, Section, Title, Day, and Time (i.e. EN 115 – 01 College Composition MWF 10:45 a.m.)

8. Changes to your schedule are allowed after registration by going to My.Wartburg.edu > Academics >Schedule Change or by submitting an add/drop card or Schedule Change form to the Registrar’s Office. Schedule change forms can be emailed to regoffice@wartburg.edu. Drop/add cards are available in the Registrar’s Office or through an adviser.

Degree Checklists

The checklists below reflect the requirements for students entering under the current academic catalog. The advising worksheet is designed to recognize the degree requirements for the academic catalog under which you entered. Review your advising worksheet to track your degree requirements which includes the appropriate general education checklist.

2024-25 THRIVE

THRIVE

2023-24 Wartburg Plan of Essential Education

Degree Completion

To qualify for graduation from Wartburg, students must:

1. Earn 36 course credits, including 3 May Term course credits. Transfer students must complete 1 May Term course credit for each classification year at Wartburg.

2. Students enrolling prior to Fall 2024 must complete the Wartburg Plan of Essential Education for the degree(s) pursuing. Students enrolling in Fall 2024 and beyond must complete the THRIVE requirements.

3. Complete all requirements for at least one major.

4. Achieve a minimum grade point average of 2.0 in all courses within each major and minor AND all courses taken through the Wartburg curriculum. When Wartburg courses are repeated, only the last grade is used in calculating grade point average. Some departments require a higher grade point average in the major.

5. Earn at least 7 of the last 9 course credits from Warburg offerings.

When to declare your major
Students should complete a Declaration of Major/Minor form starting as early as Winter Term of the first year to declare their major(s) and/or minor(s). Majors, minors, and concentrations can be changed at any given time with a new form completed. A Declaration of Major/Minor form requires department chair and adviser signatures before submitting it to the Registrar’s Office located in LH 216. Forms are also available in the Registrar’s Office.

Diploma Application
During the third year, students must complete a Diploma Application, which starts the graduation process. Advisers and the Registrar’s Office monitor students’ progress for graduation, however it’s the sole responsibility of the student to fulfill all requirements for a degree.

Graduation Agreement
The Graduation Agreement helps identify possible discrepancies between your academic path to graduation and the college’s records. Graduation Agreements are due in October of your fourth year. This gives you an opportunity to correct any missing requirements needed to graduate.

Our Staff

Contact the Registrar’s Office

Please send all cor respondence to:
regoffice@wartburg.edu

Luther Hall 216

Phone: 319-352-8272
Fax: 319-352-8417

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