MS in Accounting Enrollment Information

Enrollment Begins on Monday, June 3, at 9:00am EST 

 Steps for Enrolling in Fall 2024 Courses  

1. Make sure all holds are cleared. If you have a hold on your record/account in SPIRE, this could prevent registration. To view a hold, log into SPIRE, look on the right side of the screen on your Student Services Center page under "Holds." 

2. New Students: You must accept the Financial Responsibility Agreement before enrolling in classes. Please log into SPIRE to accept the agreement. You can find more information on the Bursar’s Office FAQs page. 

3. Visit our Browse Courses page to view course descriptions and select your courses. Then register in SPIRE. 

4. If you need more help, join the MSA advisors for a registration session. Register here. You may also find this enrollment video helpful. 

Important Dates 

August 27 – Preview week opens in Canvas 

September 3 – First day of classes 

September 16 – Last day to drop with 100% tuition refund and no record 

October 29 – Last day to drop with 50% tuition refund and “DR” record 

December 10 – Last day of classes 

December 26 – Grades show on transcripts 

Important Notes: 

• If you are completing your MSA degree this fall, please refer to the Graduating Student Resource Page for next steps after enrollment in final coursework. 

• Fall is a mandatory semester. If you are not planning on registering for courses for this semester, you must enroll in Continuous Enrollment to keep your student status active. The Class Number for Continuous Enrollment is found in the Schedule of Classes under GRADSCH 999. There is a $285.00 fee associated with Continuous Enrollment.   

• Interested in completing a focus in forensic accounting, data analytics, or taxation? Talk with your advisor. Completing a focus is optional but can enhance your skill set and set you apart. 

• Extended Payment Plan Contracts. Find the documents here. 

Enrollment Begins on Monday, March 18, at 9:00am EST 

 Steps for Enrolling in Summer 2024 Courses  

1. Make sure all holds are cleared. If you have a hold on your record/account in SPIRE, this could prevent registration. To view a hold, log into SPIRE, look on the right side of the screen on your Student Services Center page under "Holds." 

2. New Students: You must accept the Financial Responsibility Agreement before enrolling in classes. Please log into SPIRE to accept the agreement. You can find more information on the Bursar’s Office FAQs page. 

3. Visit our Browse Courses page to view course descriptions and select your courses. Then register in SPIRE. 

4. You may also find this enrollment video helpful. 

Important Dates 

May 14 – Preview week opens in Canvas 

May 21 – classes begin 

May 28  – Last day to Drop with 100% tuition refund for 10 week classes (for 604A, 604B, 610, 601, and 656 see SPIRE for add/drop date) 

July 1 – Last day to late Drop through advisor with 50% tuition refund for 10 week classes (for 604A, 604B, 610, 601, and 656 see SPIRE for add/drop date) 

July 3 – 6 week classes end (SCH-MGMT 610, 601, and 656) 

July 30 – 10 week classes ends (most MSA classes) 

August 13 – 12 week classes end (SCH-MGMT 604A, 604B) 

August 22  – Grades appear on transcripts 

Mandatory Graduation Requirement 

If you are taking your last class in Summer 2024, your degree eligibility form must be emailed to your advisor by August 1, 2024 or sooner to be included in graduation. Please list all classes in the order taken along with grades (leave grades blank for classes in progress). Be sure that you receive a confirmation receipt from your advisor. 

Helpful Reminders and Notes 

• Interested in completing a focus in forensic accounting, data analytics, or taxation? Talk with your advisor. Completing a focus is optional but can enhance your skill set and set you apart. 

• Extended Payment Plan Contracts. Find the documents here.