Courses and Registration

Continuing Education

Courses and Registration
Courses and Registration

Fall Semester 2020
Important Information for Fall Semester

Worcester State University is excited for you to join us for our fall semester. Due to the workplace adjustments resulting from the COVID-19 coronavirus, our registration process is slightly different for the fall semester. But, rest assured, there are several easy ways for you to get registered for your fall 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).
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!
Registration for the 2020 fall semester begins July 14, 2020.

Fall 2020 Graduate/Undergraduate Registration Form
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 2020 Course Adjustment Form
Summer 2020 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

Summer Session 2020 - Full Summer

Key Dates

March 10, 2020
Registration opens

May 15, 2020
Older Student Registration opens

May 18, 2020
Full Summer session begins

June 1, 2020
Last day add/drop

June 30, 2020
Note: Registration shuts down at 11:30 a.m. then restarts on July 1

July 17, 2020
Last day to withdraw

July 24, 2020
Last day to request pass/fail

August 28, 2020
Full Summer session ends

Holidays/Breaks

May 25, 2020
Memorial Day, no classes/college closed

July 6—10, 2020
Summer break (for 14 week classes), no classes

Summer Session 2020 - Summer II

Key Dates

March 10, 2020
Registration opens

July 10, 2020
Older Student Registration opens

July 13, 2020
Summer II session begins

July 20, 2020
Last day add/drop*

July 31, 2020
Last day to withdraw

July 31, 2020
Last day to request pass/fail

August 28, 2020
Summer II session ends

Fall Semester 2020

Key Dates

July 14, 2020
Registration opens

September 2, 2020
Fall Semester begins

September 15, 2020
Last day add/drop*

November 3, 2020
Last day to withdraw

November 10, 2020
Last day to request pass/fail

December 8, 2020
Fall Semester ends

Holidays/Breaks

September 7, 2020
Labor Day, no classes/college closed

October 12, 2020
Indigenous People's Day, no classes/college closed

November 11, 2020
Veterans Day, no classes/college closed

November 25-28, 2020
Thanksgiving Recess, no classes

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