Enrollment Regulations for University Without Walls (UWW)

Formerly Continuing & Professional Education (CPE)

There are three categories of credit-bearing courses offered on the Amherst campus of the University:

1. Regular University Course Offerings
   During the fall and spring semesters, the Registrar's Office schedules the regular course offerings of academic departments and programs. These are published through the online student information system, SPIRE, by the Registrar’s Office. In these regulations, these courses are referred to as "regular University course offerings." Matriculated students are expected to enroll in these courses through the Registrar's standard procedures, and to pay regular University tuition and fees appropriate to the enrollment status. Registration in regular University course offerings through University Without Walls is restricted by the regulations detailed below.
2. University Without Walls Course Offerings
   During the fall and spring semesters, University Without Walls offers courses that have been authorized by academic departments and programs. These are listed in schedules issued by  University Without Walls. In these regulations, these courses are referred to as "courses offered by University Without Walls." Students who enroll in these courses pay tuition and fees to University Without Walls, in addition to any tuition and fees paid as a result of enrollment in regular University course offerings.
3. Winter and Summer Sessions Course Offerings
   During the January winter session and the summer sessions, University Without Walls offers courses that have been authorized by academic departments and programs. Only University Without Walls offers courses during the winter session and summer session; there are no regular University course offerings during these periods.

Students who have been admitted to a degree program at the University are normally expected to complete their course requirements through enrollment in regular course offerings and courses offered during summer and winter session. Such students are not normally permitted to enroll solely in courses offered by University Without Walls. Exceptions to these general restrictions are detailed below. Requests for exceptions other than those detailed below require a petition to the University Registrar.

Sources: Academic Regulations, Sen. Doc. No. 09-017