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Pre-Registration Checklist

Current students: Check SPIRE for any holds that are currently on your record and clear them before you register.
Check class description to review class cost, prerequisites, text, instructor, and other information.
If permission is required to take the class, or if you need credit overload permission, contact the appropriate individual.
View add/drop and refund policies.
For questions contact the CPE Registration Office at: 413-545-3653 or 800-922-8211 (toll free) or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

If you’re using a waiver, click here for more information.
Check that your financial aid has been packaged on SPIRE.
Payment by educational loans should be processed through the Financial Aid Office.
If you're using Agency/Corporate (3rd party) billing, click here for more information.

Verify your enrollment on SPIRE (after allowing time for processing). If any information is incorrect, contact CPE Registration Office.
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 “safe address” list to prevent mail from CPE from getting spam-blocked.
Verify that your UMail account is active. If there’s a problem with your UMail account, contact the OIT help desk at 413-545-9400.
For questions, contact the CPE Registration Office at: 413-545-3653 or 800-922-8211 (toll free) or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

If you haven’t received emails to your home email account with your NetID, temporary password and SPIRE ID number within one week of submitting your registration, contact the Registration Office at: 413-545-3653 or 800-922-8211 (toll free) or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Activate your UMail (University of Massachusetts Amherst e-mail) account as soon as you receive the information. All official UMass communications will be sent to your UMail account, not your home email account.