Courses and Registration

Continuing Education

Courses and Registration
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?
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 this summer!
Fall Session 2021

Registration for the 2021 fall session begins July 13, 2021.

Fall Session 2021 Graduate/Undergraduate Registration Form
Fall Session 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.

Fall 2021 Course Adjustment Form
Summer 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

Fall Session 2021

Key Dates

July 13, 2021
Registration opens

September 2, 2021
Fall Session begins

September 15 2021
Last day add/drop*

November 3, 2021
Last day to withdraw

November 19, 2021
Last day to request pass/fail

December 31, 2021
Fall Session ends

Holidays/Breaks

September 6, 2021
Labor Day, no classes/college closed

October 11, 2021
Indigenous Peoples Day, no classes/college closed

November 11, 2021
Veterans’ Day, no classes/college closed

November 24 – 27, 2021
Thanksgiving Break, no classes

Additional Dates

October 13, 2021: Winter Session 2022 registration begins
December 1, 2021: Spring Session 2022 registration begins
January 4, 2022: Winter Session 2022 classes begin

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