Greenlighting opened for spring semester

Kate Kinder, Lead Reporter • October 5, 2025

In 1910, West Texas State Normal College was established in Canyon, Texas, and 115 years later, the institution continues to grow. Now named West Texas A&M University, registrar records show fall enrollment for 2025 is 9,259 students.

Greenlighting started on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. WT has started a process to help students ease the experience of registering for their classes. Going to college can be a hard experience, but WT Advising is trying to make the process of coming to school so much easier.

The process of greenlighting allows the students to register for classes. It also informs the students on which classes are the best for specific majors and interests.This alleviates the stress of having to pick out classes alone.

Who does this apply to? For freshmen, they need to meet with advisors and are required to have frequent check-ins to ensure they are on track to receive their degree. Transfer students have a slightly different process. First they need to communicate a transfer timeline to advisors. Secondly, they need to provide their most recent transcript. Returning students are required to complete the advising process through their online student portal. In the case of updating a degree plan, Advising Services encourages students to schedule an appointment with an advisor.

Because greenlighting needs to be done before registration, be sure to reach out to your advisor to get it done. To contact Advising Services in the Classroom Center in room 110. Email them at [email protected] or you can call them at 806-651-5300.

About the Contributors

Kate Kinder, Lead Reporter

Hi! I’m Kate Kinder, a general business student at WT and proud Lead Reporter at The Prairie News. I earned my associate degree from South Plains College and grew up in New Deal, TX. Writing has always been my passion, and I love bringing stories to life for our readers. When I’m not reporting, you can find me reading (Outlander is a favorite!), baking, or crocheting.

Lexi Woestman, Social Media Engagement Coordinator

Hey! I’m Lexi. I am a junior at West Texas A&M University pursuing a degree in marketing with a minor in animal science. Alongside my academics, I am also a member of the Hunt Seat Equestrian Team, where I combine my passion for competition and dedication to teamwork. As Social Media Manager for The Prairie, I bring creativity and strategy to the newspaper’s online presence. Whether in the arena or in daily life, I draws motivation from my favorite Vincent Van Gogh quote: “Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.”