Academic Planning

Dr. Janet Fink is the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs and Douglas & Diana Berthiaume Endowed Professor of Sport Management.

Shelby Prizio is the Interim Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Programs. 
 

Isenberg students are not assigned to a specific academic advisor. You can schedule an in-person or virtual (via Zoom) appointment via the Navigate system with any of the nine professional advisors in the Isenberg Undergraduate Programs Office. Our physical location is in Isenberg N230.

The University’s Academic Calendar lists important dates and deadlines that students should be aware of. Some important dates include:

• Add/Drop deadline
• “W” drop deadline and deadline to elect pass/fail
• Registration (a student’s specific enrollment appointment can be found on their SPIRE. Click on the Manage Classes Tile, then select “Enrollment Appointments”, then select the appropriate term).
• Last day of classes
• Finals schedule
• First day of classes

Refer to the University Registrar’s Office for information regarding academic discipline, transcripts, general education requirements and more.

Academic Regulations is an annual publication of the Office of the Provost. All undergraduate students are responsible for complying with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures contained in this publication, as well as those in other official University publications and announcements which may be issued from time to time.

Click here for details on applying to the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program, Bachelor of Science (BS) in HTM, or BS in Sport Management. Please note students who were not admitted to an Isenberg major (Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing, Operations & Information Management, Hospitality and Tourism Management, and Sport Management) who are beginning their academic career at UMass Amherst Fall 2022 or later are not eligible to apply to the BBA degree program at the Isenberg School of Management. However, for interested students, applications are accepted to the BS degree in Hospitality & Tourism Management and BS degree in Sport Management programs.

Students who wish to change their major should consult with the department they wish to join regarding major-specific requirements and processes. The department you wish to join is responsible for processing the change of major request.

It is important to note that if you request to be dropped from Isenberg and later change your mind, you will need to reapply. Please note if you entered the University Fall 2022 or later, you are not able to apply to the BBA program from another major on campus outside of Isenberg.

To see a summary of departmental/college majors and processes, please visit the Guide to Undergraduate Programs.

PR-SOM means that you are in the BBA program, but have not yet declared your major. If you are listed as a PR-SOM major, please visit our Undergrad On Campus Major Declaration page for information and instructions on declaring your major.

For registration information and tips, visit our Steps to a Successful Registration page. Course registration typically occurs in November for spring semester and in April for fall semester. To view your specific enrollment date and time log onto SPIRE, click on Manage Classes Tile, then select “Enrollment Appointments”, then select the appropriate term. Your enrollment time will be based on the amount of credits you have completed and currently have in progress.

You should follow your major curriculum plan and review your Academic Requirements Report (ARR) in SPIRE to ensure you are taking the correct courses. Your schedule should be finalized by the last day of the add/drop period for the applicable semester. If you have questions about class selection, contact an academic advisor.

Please note that University + courses cost extra money and you pay per credit. Exact cost per credit and course fees can be found in the Restrictions/Notes section on the class in SPIRE. For information on how to enroll, visit the University + (formerly UWW) website and click on the instructions for “Campus Undergraduate Student”. For information on University + course refunds, please click here.  

Click here to learn more about breadth courses.

Click here to learn more about upper-level business electives.

Courses used towards Isenberg major and college requirements, as well as courses used towards general education requirements cannot be taken with the pass/fail grading option. BBA majors may take one breadth course per semester pass/fail. Sport and HTM majors may only take courses for credit toward the 120 graduation requirement pass/fail, not courses fulfilling major or college requirements. Again, the limit is one course taken pass/fail per semester.

The faculty member will not know if you have chosen the pass/fail option. If the grade you earn in the course helps your GPA, the grade will appear on your transcript and will be calculated in the GPA. If you earn a passing grade that would not improve your GPA, a “P” will appear on your transcript and the grade is not calculated into the GPA. However, if you earn an “F” in a course elected as pass/fail,  the “F” will be used in calculating your GPA and will appear on your transcript.

Electing pass/fail can be done in SPIRE before the pass/fail deadline. See the instructions on the Registrar's website.

If you have taken a course pass/fail and wish to use it towards university, college, or major requirements, follow the Registrar's instructions for revoking pass/fail via SPIRE.

Yes, but you must complete a Prior Approval Form. If you have completed 87 or more credits, you should fill out a Senior Year in Absentia Form instead. If the course you are taking fulfills a general education requirement, you need to get approval from Transfer Credit Services in the Registrar’s Office. If the course fulfills an Isenberg major or college requirement, you need to get approval from an Isenberg academic advisor. When you have completed the course(s), you need to have an official transcript sent to the Registrar's Office. You must earn a "C-" or better for a course to be transferred. Your grade will not be factored into your GPA, but will appear on your transcript. More information on transferring credit can be found here.

Course override forms are available for the following major courses: Finance, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Management, Marketing, and Sport Management. The Accounting Department uses an Accounting Course Waitlist form for Accounting major courses. Please note that the override forms do not include Isenberg college requirements/core courses. Isenberg students may fill out a course override or waitlist form to request a seat in a major course that is closed. Be sure to read all instructions on the form carefully. Please note that filling out the form does not guarantee a seat in the course.

You will need to apply for a credit overload request if you wish to enroll in:           

• more than 19 credits in Fall/Spring semester        
• more than 8 credits in the Winter session                             
• more than 8 credits in Summer session I and more than 8 credits in Summer session II or more than a combined total of 16 credits between both Summer sessions I and II

If you would like to request a credit overload, you can fill out the Credit Overload Form on our website. Please note that filling out the form is not a guarantee your request will be approved

Prior to the W deadline, you may withdraw from the course on SPIRE. After the W deadline, you must request a late withdrawal to the Isenberg Academic Dean via a Late Course Withdrawal Form. Form submission is a request that will be considered and is not guaranteed to be granted. Requests are only granted due to an extenuating circumstance.

The Learning Resource Center offers tutoring and academic support services. The UMass Writing Center and the Isenberg Business Communications Center offer one-on-one consultations for student writing concerns. The Office of Student Success regularly offers workshops for assistance with time management, study skills, note taking and more. A detailed list of available resources can also be found on the UMass Academic Resources page. You can also connect with an academic advisor for resource referrals specific to your concerns.

UMass offers many resources to provide support to students. A list of resources can be found on the Single Stop Resources Page and the Center for Counseling and Psychological Health website. You may also want to connect with the Dean of Students Office for additional support. You can also connect with an academic advisor for resource referrals specific to your concerns. 

UMass offers many resources to provide support to students. A list of resources can be found on the Single Stop Resources Page and the Center for Counseling and Psychological Health website. You may also want to connect with the Dean of Students Office for additional support. You can also connect with an academic advisor for resource referrals specific to your concerns. 

The Chase Career Center assists students with their career plan. They provide career services including reviewing resumes, practicing interview skills, and helping to find internship, co-op, and job opportunities. The Chase Career Center also hosts recruitment events for Isenberg students. You can schedule an appointment with a career coach or career peer via Navigate.

Please see our page on Study Abroad Events and Resources for more information on studying abroad as an Isenberg student.

The Isenberg Undergraduate Scholarship Program provides students with the opportunity to apply for scholarships. Students may apply through AcademicWorks, which automatically matches you with the scholarships and financial awards you’re eligible for. You can view the Isenberg Scholarships page for a list of scholarships offered.

Please complete this form with your request for a room in the Isenberg buildings. Once you complete the form you will receive a follow up email confirming your room location.

A list of student organizations in Isenberg can be found here. For more information on student organizations and events throughout UMass, please visit the Campus Pulse website.