Tips
As an online student, you have special privileges at the UMass Amherst Library. You can access articles and other materials online, you can speak with a subject specialist librarian and you can order print materials delivered to your home.
Tricks
Can I double major or minor in an Isenberg degree?
- You cannot double major in two Isenberg BBA degrees (marketing, management and finance). However, you can double major with a BBA degree and our BS in Hospitality and Tourism degree.
- Isenberg does not offer a minor. Consider getting a certificate such as
Event Planning or Casino Management from our Hospitality and Tourism department instead of a minor. - Isenberg students can minor in programs such as sociology
or psychology.
How many hours should I expect to spend on an online course?
You should expect to put in at least ten hours of course work per week for a three-credit course in the fall or spring semesters. Courses are also offered over ten, eight, five and three-week sessions. The shorter the session, the more rigorous the time commitment.
How many credits are required for the Isenberg Online Degree Completion Program, and how many can I transfer?
You need a total of 120 credits to earn your degree. You may transfer a maximum of 75 credits, and you must earn at least 45 of your total credits through classes at UMass Amherst.
How do I drop or withdraw from a class?
Drop - You may drop a course up until the last day of the Add/Drop period. You will receive a refund (the refund will not include the course registration fee).
Withdraw - You may withdraw from a class up until the Withdraw date. A class dropped during this period will be recorded on your transcript as a 'W' and no refund will be given.
Dates - See the academic calendar for drop and withdraw dates.
Refunds are given for classes dropped during the add/drop/refund period if proper procedures are followed. For more information, see the Refund Schedule and Calendar. The registration fee is non-refundable.
To drop a class before the Add/Drop deadline:
Note: Classes dropped before the Add/Drop deadline will not show on transcripts.
Complete the electronic drop form.
OR
If you have a CPE appointment in SPIRE, you can drop the class via SPIRE self-enrollment.
To withdraw from a class during the Withdrawal period:
Note: Classes dropped during the Withdrawal period will show a grade of "W” for undergraduate students.
Complete the electronic drop form.
OR
If you have a CPE appointment in SPIRE, you may be able to drop the class via SPIRE self-enrollment.
How do I get access to SPIRE, UMail and online library resources?
You need to activate your Student OIT Account to get access to SPIRE, UMail, and Online library resources.
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