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Continuing Education

  • Courses and Registration

  • Answers to Common Registration Questions

    Worcester State University is excited for you to register for our upcoming sessions. Due to the workplace adjustments resulting from the COVID-19 coronavirus, our registration process is slightly different than pre-COVID times. But, rest assured, there are several easy ways for you to get registered for classes.

    • Register online. You can pay with credit card or electronic check.
      OR
    • Complete the fillable registration form (available below) with payment information included (credit card or check), save it, and email it to dgce@worcester.edu.
      OR
    • Fax or mail the fillable registration form (available below) with payment information included (credit card or check).

    Are you using financial aid?

    1. Email the bursar’s office at bursar_info@worcester.edu to verify that you have available financial aid funds.
    2. Write the words “Financial Aid” in the payment area of the application form and attach the email response from the bursar’s office verifying funds are available.

    Do you need special permissions for prerequisites or other issues?

    1. Reach out to the instructor of the course to obtain permissions. Most instructor emails can be found in our online Directory.
    2. Send in copies of the instructor email granting permission along with your registration.
    3. Math Classes require that you send us a copy of an unofficial transcript to verify that you have the appropriate prerequisite have been met.

    Are you on Academic Probation?

    Students on Academic Probation should contact the Academic Success Center at asuccess@worcester.edu for registration processing.

    Are you using veterans’ benefits?

    • If you have registered as a veteran with Cherie in the Registrar’s office, please write “Veterans Benefit” in the payment section.
    • If you have not registered with Cherie, please contact her at cmilosh@worcester.edu

    Internships / Independent and Directed Studies?

    We can accept only completed forms (including all necessary signatures excluding DGCE signatures) for independent studies, directed studies and internships. In order to be complete, you must send the following:

    1. The independent study, directed study or internship forms with all of the necessary signatures may be scanned, faxed or mailed. If live signatures are not possible, you must include with their paperwork the emails from the parties required to approve the course registration. The DGCE email is dgce@worcester.edu.
    2. A completed registration form.
    3. Payment by check, credit card or financial aid (if applicable).

    The processing of registrations and payments may take longer than usual. If you have specific questions, please email dgce@worcester.edu.

    Thank you! We look forward to seeing you this summer!

  • Spring Semester 2022

    Registration for the 2022 spring semester begins December 1, 2021.

    PDF icon Spring Semester 2022 Graduate/Undergraduate Registration Form
    PDF icon Spring Semester 2022 Special Topic Course Descriptions
    PDF icon Student Chosen Name, Gender Identity, and Pronoun Usage Request Form  

    Register Online

    Winter Session 2022

    Registration for the 2022 winter session begins October 13, 2021.

    PDF icon Winter Session 2022 Graduate/Undergraduate Registration Form
    PDF icon Winter Session 2022 Special Topic Course Descriptions
    PDF icon Student Chosen Name, Gender Identity, and Pronoun Usage Request Form

    Register Online

  • Course Adjustment Information

    Once you register, you may find you will need to adjust your course schedule. You will need to submit a Course Adjustment Form to the Division of Graduate and Continuing Education.

    PDF icon Spring 2022 Course Adjustment Form
    PDF icon Winter Session 2022 Course Adjustment Form
    PDF icon Fall 2021 Course Adjustment Form

  • Financial Information - Tuitions & Fees

    Undergraduate Tuition= $130 per credit
    Graduate Tuition= $169 per credit

    Administrative Fee and Capital Improvement Fee

    • Undergraduate = $151.50 per credit
    • Graduate = $153.00 per credit 

    Undergraduate 3 credit course cost = $844.50
    Graduate 3 credit course cost = $966.00

    Other Fees as Applicable
    • Student Teaching = $75.00 per course
    • Lab Fee = $90.00 per course
    • Art Model Fee = $25.00 per course
    • Field Work Supervision = $15.00 per credit
    • Internship / Practicum = $15.00 per credit

  • Other Courses

    Additional workforce training certificates and courses are available through the Center for Business and Industry.

  • Important Dates

    Winter Session 2022


    Key Dates

    October 13, 2021
    Registration opens

    January 4, 2022
    Winter Session begins

    January 5, 2022
    Last day add/drop*

    January 7, 2022
    Last day to withdraw

    January 7, 2022
    Last day to request pass/fail

    January 14, 2022
    Winter Session ends

    Spring Semester 2022


    Key Dates

    December 1, 2021
    Registration opens

    January 18, 2022
    Spring semester begins

    January 31, 2022
    Last day add/drop*

    March 29, 2022
    Last day to withdraw

    April 5, 2022
    Last day to request pass/fail

    May 2, 2022
    Spring semester ends

    Holidays/Breaks

    January 17, 2022
    Martin Luther King Day, no classes/college closed

    February 21, 2022
    President’s Day, no classes/college closed

    March 14-19, 2022
    Spring Break, no classes

    April 18, 2021
    Patriot’s Day, no classes/college closed

    * 100% online graduate programs do not have an “add” option.

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  • CONTACT US
     
    Continuing Education
    Shaughnessy Administration Building
    Suite A-401
    508-929-8127
    508-929-8100 (fax)
    dgce@worcester.edu