Congratulations on your admittance to the Graduate School at West Texas A&M University! Along with your admittance letter, you should have received a “Next Steps” flyer that you can reference for assistance.
Degree-Seeking Students
For degree-seeking students, you will need to contact your advisor, request a degree plan, and enroll in courses. The following are the necessary steps to prepare you for the registration process:
- Obtain MyBuff Portal login. To gain access to this information, contact the IT department at 806-651-4357 with your Buff ID number.
- Input Emergency Contact Information into Buff Advisor. You must update your emergency contact information every 180 days or a registration hold will be placed on your account.
- Contact your advisor. Your advisor can assist you with planning courses and green light your account for you to register for classes. Contact your program advisor for more information.
- Request your degree plan.
- Begin class registration.
- Log in to MyBuff Portal and navigate to the ‘Buff Advisor’ button.
- Select the ‘Students’ button in the lower right corner of the page.
- To check your ‘Green Lighting Status,’ select ‘General Academic Information’ under the Academic Profile heading. If you are green lighted, proceed to the next step. If you are not green lighted, please contact your program advisor.
- Choose ‘Register for Classes’ under the Registration headline and follow the provided instructions.
Non-Degree Seeking Students
For non-degree seeking students, you will need to complete steps one through three, as well as step five. Non-degree seeking students do not request a degree plan.
Advising Note: Non-degree seeking students who are taking graduate-level coursework should contact the department/professor for green lighting. Students taking undergraduate level coursework should contact the Graduate School directly at 806-651-2730 or graduateschool@wtamu.edu.
Tuition information and scholarship applications.
View the cost of attendance and graduate tuition rates for the 2020-2021 academic year. You may also complete the Graduate Students Scholarship Application. For financial aid applications, as well as a financial aid estimator, federal student loan information, FAFSA information, visit the Financial Aid Office website.
Registration and payment deadlines.
Information concerning payment and registration deadlines can be found through the Registrar’s Office. Should you have further questions, you can contact the Registrar’s Office directly at registrar@wtamu.edu.