We make it easy to register for Continuing & Professional Education (CPE) classes. Just click on one of the following choices for step-by-step instructions:

SPIRE
Information on using SPIRE to register. Check here for eligibility information.

ONLINE
Instructions for requesting enrollment in classes through this website (UMassULearn.net).

MAIL, FAX OR IN-PERSON

Instructions for requesting enrollment

in classes by mail, fax or in-person.

Using a tuition waiver

Tuition waivers should be submitted to the University Bursar's Office, Attn: CPE via mail, fax or in person. Waivers are not accepted online or over the phone. For more information, click here.

Additional Registration Information

Registrations are processed during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Eastern Time).  If there’s any problem with your registration request, you will be contacted by phone or e-mail.

Information for confirming your registration is available at Registration Confirmation. No registration confirmation will be sent through the mail.

For registration assistance, please contact CPE Registration by phone at 413-545-3653 or 800-922-8211, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday, or e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

First-time students: You’ll receive information about your UMail (UMass e-mail) and student information system (SPIRE) accounts within a few days of registration. This information will be sent to the e-mail address you provided at registration in two separate emails. You’ll need to activate your UMail account using the NetID and temporary password provided in these emails. Your student number (SPIRE ID) will also be included in the emails. All future communication about your class will be sent to your UMail account. Failure to activate your UMail account will result in a hold being put on your record. This hold will prevent future enrollments in all UMass Amherst classes.

To avoid accidentally blocking messages about your registration: Be sure to add This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , and This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to your UMail address book.

Please use your UMail account for all communication with the university, as we will not be able to send to any other email address, even if it is on your registration form.

For more information on your UMass accounts: www.oit.umass.edu or 413-545-9400

If you’ve registered for an online class

Registration and other information about your online class will be sent to your UMail account.

To log in to your class: You will receive log-in instructions at your UMail account. Online access to your class begins about one week before the first class.