Information for Newly Admitted
UWW Students in Spring 2010
"Going back to school has been one of the most important and valuable experiences for me, both personally and professionally. UWW was a wonderful environment for me. The staff were accessible and helpful. Bonds were made with fellow students that I don’t believe would've happened in a traditional learning format. "
—UWW graduate
Welcome! You've just been accepted to the University Without Walls for the coming semester, and now you are wondering about next steps. The purpose of these pages for new students is to give you all the information you need about orientation, course registration, classroom locations, etc.. As more detailed information becomes available, it will be posted for you here.
REGISTERING FOR UWW CLASSES:
Course registration for spring 2010 through UMass Amherst Continuing & Professional Education opens on November 12th and stays open until classes begin on January 19th. UMass Amherst Continuing & Professional Education now has a billing option allowing you to register in November and December and then be billed after you have registered rather than paying immediately.
Spring 2010 Updates!
Before registering, read through the important information about registering for classes, payment, waivers, etc.
and check to see which sections of the UWW core courses are appropriate for you.
Learn more about…
- Books and course descriptions for UWW first-semester core courses (will be updated soon)
- Pre-semester advising: questions and answers for new students
- Issues related to financial aid status
- Computers and software requirements at UMass and UWW
- New student orientation
- UMass Student ID (Identification) Card options available for distance learners and off campus students
- Important information about registering for classes, payment, waivers, etc...
- First semester UWW course sections (Updated for Spring 2010!)
- The new student blog (information on a wide range of subjects as they arise--check here if you have questions)
Links to…
- UMass Amherst Continuing & Professional Education
- University of Massachusetts Amherst Financial Aid
- FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
- Financial Aid for Continuing Education students
- Elementary Licensure Program Frequently Asked Questions (including grant information)
- Office of Financial Student Assistance
- Office of Information Technology—OIT accounts
- SPIRE information
