Re-Enrollment Application Deadlines

 The University Registrar’s Office begins reviewing applications approximately one month before the priority deadline. Applications will be processed in the order received. If a student requires clearance to return to UMass, that could delay the processing of the application, regardless of when it was submitted. Any student who submits their application after the regular deadline may have limited course availability due to course seat limitations.

  Fall Spring  
Priority Deadline March 15 October 15 Students with applications submitted by the priority deadline will be entitled to on-time registration for their re-enrollment term provided no additional clearance is required.
Regular Deadline June 30 November 30 No additional clearance will be required for applications submitted by the regular deadline.
Final Deadline August 30 January 30 Applications submitted after the regular deadline but before the final deadline will still be considered but may require additional clearance from an academic dean.

 

Note that other student services may have their own deadlines. Submitting your re-enrollment application by the posted deadlines above is no guarantee that these services, particularly Financial Aid and Housing, will be available when re-enrollment is approved.

Please contact the appropriate office as soon as possible if you have any questions pertaining to their deadlines.

Re-Enrollment Process for Returning Students

Eligible students who want to return to active degree-seeking status can follow these steps:

  1. Sign into SPIRE account and click on the Academics tile. On the left-side menu bar, expand the Forms & Academic Requests section and click on Application for Re-Enrollment.
    • If you need assistance with your NetID and/or password, please contact IT User Services at UMass Amherst.
    • Former students who last attended prior to 2003 will not have access to SPIRE. Please e-mail   @email for assistance.
  2. Complete the required fields on the application and submit.
  3. The University Registrar’s Office will send a confirmation email once the application has been processed. 

Frequently Asked Questions about Re-Enrollment

If you have any questions pertaining to re-enrollment that are not answered below, please contact our office at @emailor 413.545.0555, option 1.