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Registration Information
for undergraduate degree-seeking students
SPRING 2021
Steps to Interactive Pre-Registration
November 2-13, 2020 November 16-20, 2020
• Meet with your advisor, •Registration by class standing
see department administrative for all courses
assistant to activate your eligiblity (Major, Minor, Foundation,
for registration week. Distribution,LASC,Electives)Spring 2021 Pre-Registration
For degree-seeking students, class standing is based CLASS CREDIT HOURS COMPLETED
First-Year 0-29
upon the number of credit hours completed.
Sophomore 30-59
Class standing determines priority for registration Junior 60-89
and participation in class events. (See chart on right) Senior 90-120
MON TUES WED THURS FRI
Oct 26 27 28 29 30
Key: W Web registration only
R Registration at Registrar’s Office
cr Credit hours completed
Nov 2 3 4 5 6
See department administrative assistant to activate your
eligibility for registration week.
9 10 11 12 13
See department administrative assistant to activate your
eligibility for registration week.
Veterans' Day
NO CLASSES
16 17 18 19 20
SENIOR JUNIOR SOPHOMORE FIRST-YEAR
Registration Registration Registration Registration
110+cr: 6am (W) 8:15am (R) 80-89c: 6am (W) 8:15am (R) 50-59cr: 6am (W) 8:15am (R) 20-29cr: 6am (W) 8:15am (R)
100-109cr: 9am (W) 11am (R) 70-79cr: 9am (W) 11am (R) 40-49cr: 9am (W) 11am (R) 10-19cr: 9am (W) 11am (R)
90-99cr: 12pm (W) 2pm (R) 60-69cr: 12pm (W) 2pm (R) 30-39cr: 12pm (W) 2pm (R) 0-9cr: 12pm (W) 2pm (R)
23 24 25 26 27
WebAdvisor will remain open for registrationSpring 2021 Pre-Registration Instructions
Between November 16-20, matriculated Please Note:
For registration purposes, students will be classified based upon the
students will pre-register via the web
total number of credit hours earned by October 1.
interface. During this registration week,
students will register by class standing for The University reserves the right to cancel or
to change the meeting time of any course.
all courses (major, minor, foundation, LASC,
The University does its best to maintain enrollment of students in
distribution, electives). the course(s) selected. However, when circumstances warrant, the
University may place a student in a different section of the course
Pre-registration Process than the one selected.
1. Your registration ticket will be emailed to your WSU
account. This ticket has the following information:
May 2021 Commencement Ceremony
• status for registration approval No senior may participate in the May 2021 Commencement
• major, minor, and advising information Ceremony who has not completed all courses necessary for
• the appointment time for your registration. the completion of degree requirements. Seniors who intend to
graduate must have submitted their INTENT TO GRADUATE and
2. Course offerings will be available online through course lookup. DIPLOMA order form ASAP to be eligible for commencement.
3. Make an appointment with your advisor between November
2-13. Plan your schedule during your advising session and have
your advisor sign the registration form.
4. Take the form to the Department Administrative Assistant (see
listing). They will activate your student ID number.
5. Register for your courses during your assigned period
(November 16-19).
• Your registration day was determined by your current class
FOR YOUR SECURITY,
standing (see chart on previous page). Your ticket will give
you the time for your registration. PHOTO ID’S ARE REQUIRED FOR
• At that time, your student ID number will be activated ALL TRANSACTIONS IN THE
(as long as the Department Administrative Assistant REGISTRAR’S OFFICE
activated your account) and you will be able to register for
your courses.
• Students are registering for all courses (major, minor,
foundation, LASC, distribution, electives) during the
designated registration time.
• Please be aware, web registration opens two (2) hours
earlier than in person registration at the Registrar's
Office.
Course Prerequisites
Students will not be allowed to register for a course unless they have completed the prerequisite, or its
equivalent, or have written departmental approval.Academic Departments, Chairs, Administrative Assistant, and Location
Biology Mathematics
Dr. Steven Oliver (ST-310A) Dr. Mike Winders (S-145B)
Ruth Ortiz (ST-310)....................................................Sci/Tech Building Marie Velez (S-145).......................................................Sullivan Building
Business Administration/Economics Nursing
Professor Mark Love (S-203G) Dr. Paula Bylaska-Davies (ST-223A)
Aimee Jones (S-203) .....................................................Sullivan Building Amy Poehler (ST-222)..................................................Sci/Tech Building
Chemistry changes of major not allowed
Dr. Meghna Dilip (ST-410A) Occupational Therapy
Catherine Popp (ST-410).............................................Sci/Tech Building Dr. Joanne Gallagher-Worthley (ST-210A)
Communication Mary Dillon (ST-210B)................................................Sci/Tech Building
Dr. Julie Frechette (L-332A) changes of major usually not allowed
Judith Crown (L-332)..................................... Learning Resource Center Philosophy
Communication Sciences & Disorders Dr. Elena Cuffari (S-316B)
Dr. Susanna Meyer (ST-122J) Mary Flibbert (S-316)...................................................Sullivan Building
Katherine Cole (ST-115) .............................................Sci/Tech Building Psychology
Computer Science Dr. Frank Boardman (S-316C)
Dr. Karl Wurst (ST-110A) Kim Albro (S-241)........................................................Sullivan Building
Thressa Corazzini (ST-110)..........................................Sci/Tech Building Sociology
Criminal Justice Dr. Michelle Corbin (M-207)
Dr. Stephen Morreale (L-120A) Jason Grant (M-100)................................................ May Street Building
Sandra LaCroix (L-120B)................................ Learning Resource Center Urban Studies
Earth/Environment & Physics Dr. Thomas Conroy (S-129F)
Dr. William Hansen (ST-310M) Maria Bocka (S-129).....................................................Sullivan Building
Catherine Popp (ST-410).............................................Sci/Tech Building Visual/Performing Arts
Education Professor Adam Zahler (A-369)
Dr. Christine Kaniu (S-218D) Stephanie Formica (L-325).............................. Learning Resource Center
Sharon Corey (S-227)...................................................Sullivan Building World Languages
English Dr. Ana Perez-Manrique (S-303B)
Dr. Don Vescio (S-303H) Leslie Daniels (S-303)...................................................Sullivan Building
Leslie Daniels (S-303)...................................................Sullivan Building
Health Science
Dr. Mariana Calle (ST-122M) Administrative Offices (Administration Building)
Thressa Corazzini (ST-110)..........................................Sci/Tech Building Office of the Registrar....................................................................A-107
History & Political Science Financial Aid Office ......................................................................A-150
Dr. Charlotte Haller (S-327N) Bursar’s Office ...............................................................................A-140
Mary Flibbert (S-327)...................................................Sullivan Building Academic Success Center................................................................A-130
Liberal Studies Graduate and Continuing Education Office...................................A-401
Dr. Henry Theriault .....................................................Sullivan Building Check with individual offices/departments
for specific office hours.
Key to Building Abbreviations Instructor Abbreviation
A Administration Building TBA To Be Announced OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR: OFFICIAL HOURS
C Student Center
CV Chandler Village
Monday......................................... 8:15 am - 6:00 pm
DH Dowden Hall Tuesday......................................... 8:15 am - 6:00 pm
CMB Campus Modular Building Wednesday.................................... 8:15 am - 6:00 pm
L Learning Resource Center
Thursday....................................... 8:15 am - 5:00 pm
M May Street Building
S Sullivan Academic Center Friday............................................ 8:15 am - 2:00 pm
SRH Sheehan Residence Hall
ST Science & Technology
Center
WCC Sagamore Road Studios
WELL Wellness Center
WH Wasylean HallGeneral Education Requirements (Track I, II, and III)
TRACK I TRACK II
General education requirements for first-year General education requirements for transfer
students admitted and matriculated in fall students admitted prior to Fall 2012 and all
2009–2011. students matriculated prior to the fall 2009.
The Liberal Arts and Sciences Curriculum (LASC) Foundation Requirements (cannot be taken pass/fail)
First-year Seminar (FYS).................................................. 3 credits English Composition I and II........................................... 6 credits
Writing (WRI)................................................................. 6 credits Mathematics................................................................. 3–4 credits
Constitutions (CON)...................................................... 3 credits Constitutions (HI 111/112, PO 102/210,
HI/PO 218/219).............................................................. 3 credits
Quantitative Reasoning (QR)........................................3-6 credits
Natural Systems & Processes (NSP)............................6-12 credits
Distribution Requirements
The United States & Its Role in the
Humanities (4 courses)
World (USW).................................................................. 3 credits
Communication (excluding CM 150, 160, 231, 241, 247, 250,
Global Perspectives (GP).................................................. 6 credits 259, 260, 360, 363, 366, 374, 396)
Thought, Language & Culture (TLC)...................................6 credits English
Foreign Language
Human Behavior & Social Processes (HBS)..................... 6 credits
History (in addition to Foundation)
Individual & Community Well-being (ICW)................... 3 credits Philosophy
Creative Arts (CAA)......................................................... 6 credits Behavioral/Social Sciences (4 courses)
Cultural Geography (GE prefix)
Economics
Courses Across the Curriculum Education
In addition to the requirements outlined above, students will be Political Science (in addition to Foundation)
asked to complete two Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) Psychology
courses, two Diversity Across the Curriculum (DAC) courses, and Sociology
one Quantitative Reasoning Across the Curriculum course (QRAC). Urban Studies
These requirements may be met through the major, electives, and
Natural Sciences/Mathematics (4 courses)
other Liberal Arts and Sciences Curriculum courses and need not Biology
add additional credits to the student’s program of study. Chemistry
Geology/Physical Geography (GS prefix)
Capstone Experience.....................................................1-4 credits
Mathematics
Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC).............................. 6 credits Natural Science
Physics
Diversity Across the Curriculum (DAC)........................... 6 credits
Quantitative Reasoning Across the Fine Arts (3 courses)
Curriculum (QRAC)........................................................ 3 credits Art
Communication (only CM 150, 160, 231, 241, 247, 250, 259,
260, 360, 363, 366, 374, 396)
Music
Theatre
Visual and Performing Arts
Health Studies (3 credits)
Health
Physical Education Activities
No more than 2 courses in a given discipline can be used to
satisfy a distribution group.General Education Requirements (continued) General Information
TRACK III Independent Studies/Internships
Signed contracts must be submitted with all registrations.
Current general education requirements Matriculated students wishing to register for an independent
for all students admitted and matriculated study/internship in a specific subject must approach a faculty
member in the appropriate department. If the faculty member
FALL 2012 forward.
agrees to instruct the student in an independent study/internship,
the student must submit a completed contract to the Registrar’s
The Liberal Arts and Sciences Curriculum (LASC) Office. Independent studies, internships without the required
First-year Seminar (FYS).................................................. 3 credits faculty sponsor’s and Dean’s signatures will be denied. All
Internships/Independent studies must be submitted by the end
Writing (WRI)................................................................. 6 credits
of the add period with all appropriate signatures.
Constitutions (CON)....................................................... 3 credits
Quantitative Reasoning (QR)........................................... 6 credits Health Form/Immunization Record
(one Math course in the first 60 credits) Full-time students who have not returned their immunization
record, as required by State law, to the Student Health Services
Natural Systems & Processes (NSP)
Department will NOT be allowed to register.
(must complete one lab science)........................................ 6-7 credits
The United States & Its Role in the World (USW)........... 3 credits Mandatory Health Insurance
Global Perspectives (GP).................................................. 3 credits Undergraduate students in degree programs who register for nine
9-credits or more will be charged for health insurance coverage,
Thought, Language & Culture (TLC)................................... 3 credits which is waivable under the terms of the health insurance laws.
Human Behavior & Social Processes (HBS)..................... 3 credits
Overload Permission
Individual & CommunityWell-being (ICW).................... 3 credits
Students wishing to take a one-course overload (above 19.0 credit
Creative Arts (CA)............................................................ 3 credits hours) must fill out an overload permission form. These forms,
which every advisor has, must be signed by the advisor and returned
Courses Across the Curriculum to the Office of the Registrar with the registration form. Overloads
In addition to the requirements outlined above, students will be without this approval will be denied.
asked to complete one Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) Course Repeat
course, one Diversity Across the Curriculum (DAC) course, and Students who wish to repeat a course must file a course repeat form
one Quantitative Reasoning Across the Curriculum course (QRAC). with the Office of the Registrar. Only the higher of the two grades is
These requirements may be met through the major, electives, and computed in the cumulative GPA. Course repeats must be taken at
other Liberal Arts and Sciences Curriculum courses and need not Worcester State University.
add additional credits to the student’s program of study.
Transcript Information
Capstone Experience........................................................ 3 credits Official Transcripts can ordered by visiting
Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC).............................. 3 credits www.worcester.edu/transcriptrequest.
Diversity Across the Curriculum (DAC)........................... 3 credits
Quantitative Reasoning Across the No transcript will be issued for or to a student with an
Curriculum (QRAC)........................................................ 3 credits outstanding financial obligation to the University.General Information (continued)
The University reserves the right to cancel or to change the meeting Refund Policy
time of any course. Consult the University catalog or call the Bursar’s Office for details
concerning the refund policy.
NOTE: The University does its best to maintain enrollment of
students in the course(s) selected. However, when circumstances Payment of Bills
warrant the university may place a student in a different section Statement of charges will be mailed to all students by MID
of the course than the one selected. DECEMBER. FAILURE TO CLEAR THE ACCOUNT BY
DATE SPECIFIED ON THE BILL WILL JEOPARDIZE YOUR
FERPA REGISTRATION. No student with an outstanding financial
University policy regarding the Family Educational Rights and obligation will be allowed to attend classes.
Privacy Act is available in the undergraduate and graduate
catalog and on file in the Worcester State University library.
Financial Aid
Financial Information Financial aid from federal, state and institutional sources is available
Fees and Tuition to eligible students with demonstrated financial need. Students
The Bursar’s Office (Administration Building A-140) will must meet requirements of specific aid programs and must also
provide you with current information. complete and file appropriate financial aid application forms by the
financial aid deadline. Although applications will still be accepted
Non-State Supported Credits after the University’s priority deadline, the University cannot
Charges generated by enrollment in non-state supported guarantee that a determination of eligibility will be made prior to
courses, which are self-supporting, are in addition to charges the student’s SPRING 2021 registration. Awards will be made on a
assessed for enrollment in state-supported courses. funds-remaining basis.
Please Note:
Tuition and fees are subject to change by vote of the
Legislature, Board of Higher Education or Board of
Trustees.
Higher Education Consortium of Central Massachusetts
Interested in taking a course that is not offered at Worcester State University? The Consortium program provides you with this
opportunity for diversity. Worcester State University is a member of the Higher Education Consortium of Central Massachusetts,
whereby a student registered for a minimum of 9 day credits at WSU may take 1 additional day course per semester free of charge
at any of the following Consortium schools: Anna Maria College, Assumption College, Becker College, Clark University, College
of the Holy Cross, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health
Sciences, Nichols College, Quinsigamond Community College, University of Massachusetts Medical School, and Worcester
Polytechnic Institute. The Consortium Form can be obtained at the Registrar’s Office. For additional information regarding this
opportunity please visit The Higher Education Consortium of Central Massachusetts at http://www.heccma.org
Consortium Students CANNOT Register For Any Non-State Supported Courses.Spring 2021 Academic Calendar
January
18 ....... Martin Luther King Day: NO CLASSES
19........ Classes begin: day, evening, graduate
26 ....... Last day to add day courses (state-supported)
February
2........ Last day to drop day courses (state-supported)
2........ Last day to add/drop evening, graduate courses (non state-supported)
15........ President’s Day: NO CLASSES
March
2 ....... Last day to make up Incompletes from Fall 2020
8-12........ Spring Break: NO CLASSES
16 ....... Last day to declare or change major or minor
22 ....... Failure warnings due in the Registrar’s Office
23 ....... Failure warnings issued to students
3/29-4/9 ....... Advising for Pre-registration
30........ Last day to withdraw from courses/school
April
6........ Last day to elect Pass/Fail status
12-16 ....... Pre-registration for Fall 2021
19 ....... Patriot’s Day: NO CLASSES
30 ....... Student evaluation of faculty due
May
3........ All classes end
4 ....... Reading Day
5........ Professional Development Day
6-14........ Final Exams
14 ....... Graduate Commencement
15 ....... Undergraduate Commencement and end of semester
21........ Final Grades for Spring 2021
due in the Registrar’s Office
EXAMINATION SCHEDULE: SPRING 2021
CLASS DAY AND TIME EXAMINATION DAY AND TIME
MWF 8:00/8:30 a.m. Friday May 7 8:30 a.m.
MWF 9:30 a.m. Monday May 10 8:30 a.m.
MWF 10:30 a.m. Wednesday May 12 8:30 a.m.
MW/MWF 11:30 a.m. Friday May 7 12:30 p.m.
MW/MWF 12:30 p.m. Monday May 10 12:30 p.m.
MW/MWF 1:30/2:00 p.m. Wednesday May 12 12:30 p.m.
MW 3:30 p.m. Friday May 14 8:30 a.m.
F 11:30/12:30/1:30 p.m. Friday May 14 12:30 p.m.
TR 8:00/8:30 a.m. Thursday May 6 8:30 a.m.
TR 10:00 a.m. Tuesday May 11 8:30 a.m.
TR 11:30 a.m. Thursday May 6 12:30 p.m.
TR 1:00 p.m. Tuesday May 11 12:30 p.m.
TR/T 2:30 p.m. Thursday May 13 8:30 a.m.
R 2:30 p.m. Thursday May 13 12:30 p.m.
Continuing Education (Evening) and Graduate Courses may have a final exam at the same day and time slot of their
regularly scheduled class during the first week of the Final Exam period. See course syllabus for details.
Key to Day Abbreviations
M – Monday W – Wednesday F – Friday
T – Tuesday R – Thursday S – SaturdayYou can also read
