Summer/Winter Session Course Registration Information

Summer/Winter Session Courses

Westfield State University offers two 6-week summer sessions and one 2-week winter session.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

I am a current WSU student; how do I register for a Summer/Winter Session course?

Current WSU students register for summer/winter courses the same way they register for fall and spring courses, by logging into myWestfield. On the Registration Step-By-Step card, select Add/Drop Courses, select term from the pull-down menu. Please note, Registration PIN#’s are not required for Summer/Winter Session registration.

I am a non-WSU student and would like to register for a Summer/Winter Session course?

Non-WSU students will need to complete the online registration form on the Registrar’s webpage: https://www.westfield.ma.edu/offices/registrar  

Once a staff member from the Registrar’s Office receives the submission, the student will be registered into the class and a confirmation email will be sent to the email provided on the registration form. 

Please note, if there are pre-requisites on the course, it is the student's responsibility to provide a transcript to the Registrar’s Office to verify the pre-requisite has been satisfied at another college or university. 

Is there an Add/Drop Period for Summer/Winter Sessions?

No, there is no Add/Drop Period for either session. 

 

When is the last day I can register for a Summer/Winter course?

The last day WSU students can register for a Summer/Winter course is the day before the class begins. 

All students must contact the Registrar’s Office if they are interested in enrolling into class on the day the class begins. 

How many classes can I register for?

Students can register for two courses (up to 8 credits) for each Summer Session. 

Students can register for one course (up to 4 credits) for the Winter Session.

What if I want to register for more than the allowed courses?

Students looking to enroll in more than two courses (over 8 credits) for the Summer Session, should contact the Dean of Graduate and Continuing Education (npadykula@westfield.ma.edu). 

Students looking to enroll in more than one course (over 4 credits) for the Winter Session, should contact the Dean of Graduate and Continuing Education (npadykula@westfield.ma.edu). 

Can I register for a class after it has begun?

Students will need to contact the faculty teaching the course to see if they will allow a late add into the class. 

 

How do I obtain a transcript after the course is completed?

For information on how to request a transcript please use the link below:

https://www.westfield.ma.edu/offices/registrar/request-transcript

What if the course is full, can I still register?

Students will need to contact the faculty teaching the course to see if they will allow an overload into the class. 

How can I get the contact information of the professor teaching the course?

To find faculty information use the link below to the Faculty/Staff Directory:

https://westfield.ma.edu/people

 

How do I get a syllabus for a class?

Students will need to contact the faculty teaching the course to obtain a syllabus for the class.

How much does a summer/winter course cost?

To view current tuition and fees, click link below:

https://www.westfield.ma.edu/graduate-and-continuing-education/tuition-and-fees

Will financial aid cover a summer/winter course?

Current Westfield State students who would like to have financial aid cover their summer/winter course(s), should contact the Financial Aid office (financialaid@westfield.ma.edu or 413-572-5218) before registering for summer/winter classes to discuss if financial aid is available. 

 

When do I need to pay for my summer/winter course?

Payment for courses is due two (2) weeks prior to the start of the term you are enrolled in.

Students who register within 2 weeks prior to the start of the term, payment will be due 5 days after registration.

To pay online, login to your myWestfield account and click on “Pay My Bill Online” under the My Student Finances card. You can submit your echeck or card payment. Please note, credit/debit cards have a 2.95% service charge. Failure to pay by the due date will result in a $100 late payment fee.

Should you have questions concerning payment, please call 413-572-8029 or email cgce_ar@westfield.ma.edu

 

I have a Tuition Waiver for a class. How do I submit?

Students who have a tuition waiver for a class, should submit the completed waiver prior to the start of the term to: cgce_ar@westfield.ma.edu

How do I withdraw from a Summer/Winter Session course?

To withdraw from a course prior to the class beginning, please contact the Registrar’s Office at registrar@westfield.ma.edu to be removed from the course. 

To withdraw from a summer or winter session course after the semester has begun, please use the link below. 

https://forms.office.com/r/xEAbMg2Tqy

For information regarding refunds, please refer to the Refund Policy on the Tuition and Fees page: https://www.westfield.ma.edu/graduate-and-continuing-education/tuition-and-fees

If you are experiencing issues withdrawing from a class, please contact the Registrar’s Office (registrar@westfield.ma.edu).

 

What is the Withdrawal/Refund Policy Winter Session?

Students who withdraw from a winter session class after the semester begins, no refund will be issued. For information regarding refunds, please refer to the Refund Policy on the Tuition and Fees page: https://www.westfield.ma.edu/graduate-and-continuing-education/tuition-and-fees

 

What is the Withdrawal/Refund Policy for the Summer Session?

Below is the refund policy for a Summer Session courseFor information regarding refunds, please refer to the Refund Policy on the Tuition and Fees page: https://www.westfield.ma.edu/graduate-and-continuing-education/tuition-and-fees

How do I audit a course?

To audit a class, the faculty member teaching the course must give written approval. Please complete the online registration form: https://forms.office.com/r/uV9BfCgWYV

Once the written approval has been submitted to our office, we will register the student on the first day of classes. The audit fee ($50.00 per credit) must be paid within five days of registering for the course.

How do I know if the course I am taking at Westfield State will transfer to my college?

Students enrolled at another college or university that are looking to take a class at WSU and transfer back to their school, should speak with the Registrar’s Office at their school to determine if the WSU course will transfer.

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