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UMass Amherst has a dedicated Veteran Services Office to assist you with your military benefits and available tuition assistance.
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.
You do not need to have prior business education to be admitted.
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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 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.
Can I get a transcript review to see if I am a good fit and which classes might transfer?
Yes! Our Advising Center offers a preliminary review of your application before you apply. Our advisors will evaluate your unofficial transcripts to help you decide if Isenberg is the right fit for you. Advisors will also tell you which courses will most likely transfer, and what requirements you still need to fulfill. The preliminary transcript review does not guarantee admission, but is a good indication of your standing.
To request a preliminary review, email your unofficial transcript(s) and a very brief description of your work experience, including military experience.
What should I expect after I’ve enrolled in my first course prior to being formally accepted to the program?
After your enrollment request has been processed and you’ve been added to the course, you will receive an email to your Non-UMass email address with instructions to activate your OIT Accounts for UMail (UMass email) and SPIRE (online student information system) . Once this email is sent to you, all future university correspondences will be sent to your UMail email address. Check this email regularly for updates and notices from UMass.
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