Continuing / Returning Student Roadmap
Stay on track with advising, registration, financial aid, course materials, and payment deadlines.
Welcome Back, Mustang!
As you prepare for another semester at WNMU, use this checklist to stay on track with financial aid, major updates, degree planning, registration, course materials, and payment deadlines.
Start early. Returning students often know the basics, but important items can still delay registration or financial aid if they are missed.
Continuing / Returning Student Roadmap
1. Complete Financial Aid
- Submit a new FAFSA each year as part of the financial aid process.
- Use Mustang Express to check your status and any missing requirements.
- Download and submit any required forms as early as possible.
2. Review or Update Your Major
- If your goals have changed, review your options before registration.
- Talk with an advisor if you are still deciding between majors.
- Use the major information page to explore next steps.
3. Follow Your Degree Plan
- Review program requirements before you register.
- Confirm that your next classes keep you moving toward graduation.
- If you are unsure what to take next, schedule an advising appointment.
4. Pick Your Classes
- Check the course schedule and build your plan early.
- Compare available sections and formats before registration opens.
- Meet with advising if you want feedback before you register.
5. Get Textbooks and Course Materials
- WNMU Access includes textbooks in tuition and fees.
- Review opt-out information, FAQs, and bookstore access details early.
- You can also search for materials through the bookstore or Canvas.
6. Set Up a Payment Plan
- Payment plans should be set up before the first day of classes.
- Review payment deadlines and available options early.
- Contact the Business Office right away if you have billing questions.
- Log into Mustang Express.
- Open the Student tab.
- Click “Check Grades, Transcripts, etc.” and then choose “View Holds.”
- Resolve any holds as early as possible so they do not delay registration.
- Use the bookstore site and search by your W# or by course.
- You can also use Follett Discover in Canvas to view required materials by term.
- Checking early helps you confirm that all course materials are available before classes begin.
This is the Advising Center. If you are not sure what to take next, want help checking progress, or need guidance before registration, make an appointment early.
Changes to your registration record, including dropping or withdrawing from courses, can affect your financial aid. Contact Financial Aid before making changes if you are unsure how they may affect your award.