Campus Departments Office of the Registrar
The Student Records Office mission is one of timely, accurate, effective and efficient service to students, faculty, alumni and staff.
The Student Records Office is responsible for scheduling classes, overseeing the registration and add/drop processes, maintaining the student database/student records, processing declaration of majors/minors and advisor changes, evaluating transfer credit, processing pre-approval of transfer credit requests, verifying enrollment for health insurance and good student driver discounts, processing transcript requests, and awarding degrees. The office facilitates the processing of academic petitions, oversees athletic eligibility, and enforces the academic policies promulgated by the faculty.
Important Dates:
Fall 2025
August 27 - New student move-in
August 27-31 - New student orientation
August 30-31 - Returning students check-in
September 1 - Classes begin
September 1 - Last day to register for fall semester
September 9 - Last day to add a class without fee or drop a class without record
October 13-14 - Fall Holiday
November 17-20 - Registration for Spring 2026 semester
November 21 - Last day to withdraw from a class or change to Pass/NC grading
November 26-28 - Thanksgiving Holiday
December 12 - Last day of fall classes
December 16-19 - Final exams
December 20 - Residence halls close at noon
Spring 2026
January 10 - Residence halls open at noon
January 12 - Classes begin
January 19 - Martin Luther King Holiday
January 20 - Observe Monday class schedule
January 21 - Last day to add a class without fee or drop a class without record
February 16-17 - Presidents Day Holiday
March 16-20 - Spring Recess
April 3-6 - Easter Recess
April 7-9 - Registration for Fall 2026 semester
April 10 - Last day to withdraw from a class or change to Pass/NC grading
April 30 - Last day of spring classes
May 4-7 - Final exams
May 8 - Residence halls close at noon
May 9 - Commencement
Important Information
Registering for Classes
Beginning with your assigned registration time, you may register any time until the day before the first day of classes.
Academic Calendar
During the year, take time to check Westmont’s Academic Calendar so that you do not miss out on important registration deadlines.
Contact the Student Records Office
Phone: (805) 565-6060
Email: registrar@westmont.edu
Mailing Address:
Westmont College
Student Records Office
955 La Paz Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Location:
Kerrwood Hall, First Floor
Office Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:30am-10:30am & 11:30am-4:30pm
Tuesday, Thursday: 8:30am-4:30pm
Summer Hours: Closed 12:00 - 1:00 pm for Lunch
Michelle Hardley Registrar | Tara Sturges Associate Registrar |
Anna Darby Assistant Registrar | Sonya Welch Coordinator of Academic Support Services |
Kim Work Records Coordinator |
To make an appointment with Sonya Welch, please click here to see her availability and to write down your name on a time slot that works for you.