What are university-scheduled classes?

University-scheduled classes are those listed as being offered in university sessions in the “Schedule of Classes” on SPIRE for the Fall and Spring terms.

How much do university-scheduled classes cost?

Fees vary by class depending on whether the credit is undergraduate or graduate and the residency of the student taking the class.

Undergraduate:  In-state:  $353.00 per credit
                           Out-of-state:  $627.00 per credit

Graduate:  In-state:  $417.00 per credit
                  Out-of-state:  $740.00 per credit

Additional fees:  Curriculum fee:  $165.00 per credit 
                            Registration fee:  $45.00 per term (non-refundable)

How do I register for university-scheduled classes?

Graduate Students - Visit the Graduate School (Goodell building) and request an appointment to self-register for classes directly via SPIRE. You will be billed by the Bursar's Office for your university classes.

Undergraduate Students (non-degree and those in degree programs offered through C&PE only).  University-scheduled classes are offered on a space-available basis.

Students enrolled in a degree program administered through C&PE (e.g. UWW or BGS): You may take any university-scheduled class as long as you meet the prerequisites and other eligibility requirements. To register, contact the C&PE Registration Office at 413-545-3653 or go to 100 Venture Way, Room 238, Hadley. Registration for university-scheduled classes begins on the first day of the C&PE registration period. See the academic calendar for the exact dates.

Students not enrolled in a degree program(non-degree): You may only take university-scheduled classes that are listed as open for non-degree students, except by instructor permission.

• How do I find out which classes are open to non-degree students? A list of classes is posted HERE on the day before class registration opens for non-degree students (one week before classes start).
• How and when can I register for these classes? Registration for university-scheduled classes open to non-degree students begins one week before classes start. See the academic calendar for exact dates.  To register, contact the C&PE Registration Office at 413-545-3653 or go to 100 Venture Way, Room 238, Hadley.
• What about classes that are not open to non-degree students (restricted classes)? Non-degree students must have instructor's permission to take restricted classes. Exception: Instructor permission is not required for MATH & STATISTICS if space is available.  To register, complete the Permission Form (see instructions on form) and bring it to the C&PE Registration Office, 100 Venture Way, Room 238, Hadley.  You can NOT register for restricted classes until the first day of classes. 

UMass Amherst undergraduates - Students who are pursuing a UMass Amherst bachelor’s degree are expected to enroll in regularly scheduled university classes. In order to enroll in university classes through C&PE, you must file and be granted an appeal by the Undergraduate Registrar's office. If the appeal is granted, you will need to withdraw from the university and enroll as a non-degree student. Courses taken as a non-degree student can later be transferred back to your undergraduate degree record. Financial aid is generally not available to non-degree students.

For a list of university-scheduled classes, visit spire.umass.edu. These classes will be listed with a session of *University.