Courses & Registration
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Registration
You may register online by clicking the “Search and Register for Classes” button below or download a copy of our registration form linked below. The form should be emailed to the address on the form or brought to our office on the 4th floor of the Administration building.
Summer 2025
Registration for Summer 2025 began on Tuesday, March 4.
Fall 2025
Registration for Fall 2025 begins on Tuesday, July 8.
Add/Drop Information
Once you register, you may find you need to adjust your course schedule. You will need to submit an Add/Drop Form to the Division of Graduate and Continuing Education. You cannot register yourself for a course during the Add/Drop period, and will need to use the form below. You can through Self Service.
See “Important Dates” below for the Add/Drop deadline for the current semester.
* 100% online graduate programs do not have an “add”option.
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Course costs may vary depending on a number of factors. Students are always responsible for both tuition and fees. The following information may be used as a guideline for determining the cost of an Undergraduate Continuing Education or Graduate non-AOP class.
As of 7/1/2023, if paying by credit/debit card, our credit card processor ACI, will be charging a 2.2% non-refundable service fee. This fee will appear as a separate charge on your credit card statement.
Tuition
- Undergraduate Tuition = $148 per credit
- Graduate Tuition = $189 per credit
Administrative Fee and Capital Improvement Fee
- Undergraduate = $187.50 per credit
- Graduate = $189.50 per credit
Other Fees as Applicable
- Student Teaching = $75.00 percourse
- Lab Fee = $90.00 percourse
- Art Model Fee = $25.00 percourse
- Field Work Supervision = $15.00 percredit
- Internship / Practicum = $15.00 percredit
- NON-Refundable Credit Card Processing Fee (ACI) = 2.2% of total credit/debit charge amount
Sample Student Costs
- Undergraduate 3-credit course cost = $1,006.50
- Graduate 3-credit course cost = $1,135.50
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ǶƵ is excited for you to register for our upcoming sessions. There are several easy ways for you to register for classes.
- . You can pay with credit card or electroniccheck.
OR - Complete the fillable registration form (available above)
- Provide payment information:
- For credit or debit card payment* – Save form and email to dgce@worcester.edu
- For check payment – Print form and mail with check to the address on the form or drop off to DGCE (Admin Bldg,4th Floor)
- For other options – See below.
*As of July 1, 2023, ACI will be charging a 2.2% non-refundable service fee for all credit/debit card transactions.
Are you using financialaid?
- Apply for, and accept, your financial aid through the Financial Aid office prior to registering for classes.
- Email the bursar’s office atbursar_info@worcester.eduto verify that you have available financial aidfunds.
- Check the Financial Aid box on the Registration Form, and email the form to dgce@worcester.edu, along with the email response from the bursar’s office verifying funds are available.
Do you have a Tuition Waiver?
- We require the original hard copy of a Tuition Waiver form, so you will need to bring it into our office or mail it to us, along with a completed registration form.
- There may be an amount due after the waiver is applied, so be prepared to pay your balance using a check or credit/debit card.
Are you using Veteran’s Benefits?
Please contact Cherie Milosh atcmilosh@worcester.edu to have her provide an email confirming your Veteran Status. This is needed every semester.
Do you need special permission for prerequisites or other reasons?
- If you have taken the necessary prerequisite at another school, check the box on the registration form and provide the name of the school.
- If you are requesting an override, reach out to the instructor of the course to obtain permission. Most instructor emails can be found in ouronline directory.
- Send a copy of the instructor email granting permission along with yourcompleted registration form.
- Math classes require that you contact the Math Department Chair for approval to take a class.
Are you on academic probation?
- Contact the Academic Success Center atasuccess@worcester.edufor advising and course registrationpermission.
- Permission should be emailed, along with a complete registration form, to our office at DGCE@worcester.edu.
Internships / independent and directed studies?
- Work with your instructor, advisor, or sponsor to complete the applicable forms and gather all signatures, either live or by email. We must receive this paperwork and provide the final DGCE approval.
- Complete a registration form, including payment information, and bring it or email it to our office.
- Once all approved paperwork and completed registration form are received, we will process your registration.
- . You can pay with credit card or electroniccheck.
ImportantDates
Summer 2025
March 4, 2025
Summer registration opens
May 15, 2025
Older Student Registration for Full Summer and Summer Session 1
May 19, 2025
Full Summer and Summer Session 1 classes begin
May 27, 2025
Last day to add/drop Summer Session 1 courses
(100% online accelerated graduate programs do not have an “add” option)
June 2, 2025
Last day to add/drop Full Summer courses
June 6, 2025
Last day to withdraw or elect pass/fail grading option from Summer Session 1 classes
July 3, 2025
Summer Session 1 ends
July 10, 2025
Older Student Registration for Summer Session 2
July 14, 2025
Final grades for Summer Session 1 due in the Registrar’s Office
Summer Session 2 begins
July 18, 2025
Last day to withdraw from Full Summer classes
July 22, 2025
Last day to add/drop Summer Session 2 courses
(100% online accelerated graduate programs do not have an “add” option)
July 25, 2025
Last day to elect pass/fail grading option from Full Summer classes
August 1, 2025
Last day to withdraw or elect pass/fail grading option from Summer Session 2 classes
August 31, 2025
Full Summer classes end
Summer Session 2 end
September 8, 2025
Final grades for Full Summer and Summer Session 2 due in the Registrar’s Office
Holidays/Breaks
May 26, 2025
Memorial Day: No classes/ University closed
June 19, 2025
Juneteenth: No classes/ University closed
July 4, 2025
Independence Day: No classes/ University closed
Fall 2025
July 8, 2025
Fall registration opens
August 28, 2025
Older Student Registration for Fall 2025
September 3, 2025
Fall 2025 classes begin
September 16, 2025
Last day to add/drop Continuing Education/ Graduate Classes
(100% online accelerated graduate programs do not have an “add” option)
October 7, 2025
Winter 2026 registration begins
November 3, 2025
Last day to withdraw from Continuing Education/Graduate classes
November 10, 2025
Last day to elect pass/fail grading option for Continuing Education/Graduate classes
December 2, 2025
Spring 2026 registration begins
December 8, 2025
Last day of classes for Fall 2025
December 30, 2025
Final grades for Fall 2025 due in the Registrar’s Office
Holidays/Breaks
September 1, 2025
Labor Day: No classes/ University closed
October 13, 2025
Indigenous Peoples’ Day: No classes/ University closed
November 11, 2025
Veterans’ Day: No classes/ University closed
November 26-29, 2025
Thanksgiving Recess: No classes
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