Courses and Registration

Continuing Education

Courses and Registration
Courses and Registration
Important Information for Registration

Worcester State University is excited for you to join us for Winter Session and Spring Semester. Due to the workplace adjustments resulting from COVID-19, our registration process is slightly different. But, rest assured, there are several easy ways for you to get registered for your classes.
Register online. You can pay with credit card or electronic check.
OR
Complete the fillable registration form with payment information included (credit card or check), save it, and email it to dgce@worcester.edu.
OR
Fax or mail a fillable registration form with payment information included (credit card or check).
Note: There may be a delay in processing mailed or faxed registrations at this time, so students are encouraged to register online or via email.
Are you using financial aid?
Email the bursar’s office at bursar_info@worcester.edu to verify that you have available financial aid funds.
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?
Reach out to the instructor of the course to obtain permissions. Most instructor emails can be found in our online Directory.
Send in copies of the instructor email granting permission along with your registration.
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:
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.
A completed registration form.
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 soon!
Spring Semester 2021

Registration for the 2021 spring semester begins December 2, 2020.

Spring 2021 Graduate/Undergraduate Registration Form
Spring 2021 Special Topic Course Descriptions
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.

Spring 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 2021

Key Dates

October 14, 2020
Registration opens

January 5, 2021
Winter Session begins

January 6, 2021
Last day add/drop*

January 8, 2021
Last day to withdraw

January 8, 2021
Last day to request pass/fail

January 15, 2021
Winter Session ends

Spring Semester 2021

Key Dates

December 2, 2020
Registration opens

February 1, 2021
Spring Semester begins

February 16, 2021
Last day add/drop*

April 2, 2021
Last day to withdraw

April 9, 2021
Last day to request pass/fail

May 14, 2021
Spring Semester ends

Holidays/Breaks

February 15, 2021
President’s Day, no classes/college closed

April 19, 2021
Patriot’s Day, no classes/college closed

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