Step 7: Next steps

This page will cover many of the other questions you may have about your college experience. If you can't find the answers to your questions here, please contact the New Student Advising & Registration Office at (970) 382-6985, toll-free (866) 385-3949, or newstudentadvising@fortlewis.edu.

Complete Additional Forms

You may need to file additional forms, based on your individual situation. File them as soon as possible so you don't have a hold placed on your account!

If you... File this form
Are a new FLC student, Immunization Record Form
Are seeking more information about meningococcal disease and vaccinations, Meningcococcal Information Form
Are a student with a disability, Disability Services Form
Are seeking in-state residency, but your residency has not yet been established, Residency Form
Are a male aged 18-26, Selective Service Form
Are seeking the Native American Tuition Waiver, Certificate of Indian Blood

College Opportunity Fund

The College Opportunity Trust Fund (COF), created by the Colorado Legislature, provides a stipend to eligible undergraduate students to help them pay for college. Students who have been admitted to Fort Lewis College as in-state residents should apply for this stipend if they wish to reduce their out-of-pocket expenses.

Go to https://cof.college-assist.org to apply for the stipend.

View or Change Your Schedule

Printing and viewing your schedule

  • Go to theFort
  • Login to your account with your username and password
  • Choose "WebOPUS" from the left column
  • Choose "Student Services & Financial Aid"
  • Choose "Registration"
  • Choose "Student Schedule by Day and Time"

Changing Your Schedule

If you decide that you want to make changes to your schedule you can consult with your new student advisor or make the changes on your own. Keep in mind that once you drop a class it may be difficult to re-enroll in the course.

To make changes to your schedule:

  • Go to theFort
  • Login to your account with your username and password
  • Choose "WebOPUS" from the left column
  • Choose "Student Services & Financial Aid"
  • Choose "Registration"
  • To ADD a class
  • Choose "Class Search"
  • Choose the term you wish to alter
  • Choose "Advanced Search" (do not highlight a subject at this point)
  • Using the search options, find the courses you wish to add to your schedule. Courses marked by "C" are closed; courses with a box next to them are available.
  • Check the box next to the course you wish to add. Choose "Register"
  • To DROP a course
  • Choose “Add/Drop Classes”
  • Choose the term you wish to alter
  • Select “Drop/Delete” from the drop-down menu directly to the right of the course you wish to drop from your schedule.
  • Choose “Submit Changes”

Find Your Advisor

NSAR Advisor

If you would like to get in touch with the advisor you met with during your appointment, please send them an email or set up a follow-up appointment by calling (970) 382-6985 or 1(866) 385-3949.

Faculty Advisor

You will be assigned to an advisor in your major field to assist you with choosing courses throughout your academic career. If you haven't declared a major, you will be assigned to a general advisor. To find out who your advisor is:

  • Go to theFort
  • Login to your account with your username and password
  • Choose "WebOPUS" from the left column
  • Choose "Student Services & Financial Aid"
  • Choose "Student Records"
  • Choose "Advising Information"
  • Your advisor's name and contact information will be displayed.

Purchase Your Textbooks

To find the textbooks you'll need for each class, first print out a copy of your schedule (see above).

  • Go to: the FLC Bookstore
  • Choose "Textbooks & Course Materials"
  • Choose the term you will be attending
  • Choose the department of your first course (i.e. Math, Chem, etc.)
  • Choose the number of your first course
  • Choose the section of your course (the 5 digit CRN listed on your schedule)
  • Choose "Submit"
  • Textbooks will be listed; choose Used, New, or Digital textbooks
  • Choose "Add to Cart and add another course"; repeat with all courses
  • Purchase the items in your Cart

Attend New Student Orientation, August 23-25.

The orientation program for new freshman and transfer students is planned with your specific needs in mind. New students are organized in small groups and have a team of Student Orientation Leaders to guide them throughout the process.

Once you register for classes, you will receive and email at your Fort Lewis College Webmail account about a mandatory online pre-campus orientation course, which will help you be successful in your first semester of college.

Marc Goldfarb, Director of Student Orientation
(970) 247-7153, or goldfarb_m@fortlewis.edu

Orientation schedule & details

Join Us on Facebook!

Fort Lewis College Class of 2016 is a group for all of the students who will be attending Fort Lewis College beginning Fall 2012. By joining this group you will have the opportunity to meet other students who will be attending or are deciding to attend Fort Lewis in Fall 2012. You will also be updated with news and important dates for Fort Lewis College.

Host Family Program

We invite you to partner with a Host Family at Fort Lewis College. The Host Family Program at Fort Lewis College is intended to help ease the transition for new students to college life by:

  • providing support and friendship to students away from home;
  • introducing new students to Durango and Southwest Colorado; and
  • providing a real-life experience for students apart from the everyday college perspective.

Please visit our Host Family website for more information.

Cancel Your Schedule/Withdraw From the Term

We understand that your situation may change and you might need to cancel your plans to attend Fort Lewis College. If this is the case, you may fill out and return this paper form or use WebOPUS to withdraw from the term.

Important details on withdrawing, including instructions for how to withdraw

Academic Calendar