Courses & Registration

Course costs may vary depending on a number of factors.  Students are always responsible for both tuition and fees.  The following information may be used as a guideline for determining the cost of an Undergraduate Continuing Education or Graduate non-AOP class.

As of 7/1/2023, if paying by credit/debit card, our credit card processor ACI, will be charging a 2.2% non-refundable service fee. This fee will appear as a separate charge on your credit card statement.

Tuition 

Summer 2024

• Undergraduate Tuition = $130 per credit
• Graduate Tuition = $169 per credit

New Rate Beginning with Fall 2024 Semester

• Undergraduate Tuition = $148 per credit
• Graduate Tuition = $189 per credit

Administrative Fee and Capital Improvement Fee

Summer 2024

• Undergraduate = $169.50 per credit
• Graduate = $169.50 per credit

New Rate Beginning with Fall 2024 Semester

• Undergraduate = $187.50 per credit
• Graduate = $189.50 per credit

Other Fees as Applicable

• Student Teaching = $75.00 per course
• Lab Fee = $90.00 per course
• Art Model Fee = $25.00 per course
• Field Work Supervision = $15.00 per credit
• Internship / Practicum = $15.00 per credit
• NON-Refundable Credit Card Processing Fee (ACI) = 2.2% of total credit/debit charge amount

Sample Student Costs

Summer 2024

• Undergraduate 3-credit course cost = $898.50
• Graduate 3-credit course cost = $1,015.50

New Rate Beginning with Fall 2024 Semester

• Undergraduate 3-credit course cost = $1,006.50
• Graduate 3-credit course cost = $1,135.50

Worcester State University is excited for you to register for our upcoming sessions. There are several easy ways for you to register for classes.

• Register online. You can pay with credit card or electronic check.
  OR
• Complete the fillable registration form (available above)
• Provide payment information:
  • For credit or debit card payment* – Save form and email to dgce@worcester.edu
  • For check payment – Print form and mail with check to the address on the form or drop off to DGCE (Admin Bldg,4th Floor)
  • For other options – See below.

*As of July 1, 2023, ACI will be charging a 2.2% non-refundable service fee for all credit/debit card transactions.

Are you using financial aid?

• Apply for, and accept, your financial aid through the Financial Aid office prior to registering for classes.
• Email the bursar’s office at bursar_info@worcester.eduto verify that you have available financial aid funds.
• Check the Financial Aid box on the Registration Form, and email the form to dgce@worcester.edu, along with the email response from the bursar’s office verifying funds are available.

Do you have a Tuition Waiver?

• We require the original hard copy of a Tuition Waiver form, so you will need to bring it into our office or mail it to us, along with a completed registration form.
• There may be an amount due after the waiver is applied, so be prepared to pay your balance using a check or credit/debit card.

Are you using Veteran’s Benefits?

Please contact Cherie Milosh at cmilosh@worcester.edu to have her provide an email confirming your Veteran Status. This is needed every semester.

Do you need special permission for prerequisites or other reasons?

• If you have taken the necessary prerequisite at another school, check the box on the registration form and provide the name of the school.
• If you are requesting an override, reach out to the instructor of the course to obtain permission. Most instructor emails can be found in our online directory.
• Send a copy of the instructor email granting permission along with your completed registration form.
• Math classes require that you contact the Math Department Chair for approval to take a class.

Are you on academic probation?

• Contact the Academic Success Center at asuccess@worcester.edufor advising and course registration permission.
• Permission should be emailed, along with a complete registration form, to our office at DGCE@worcester.edu.

Internships / independent and directed studies?

• Work with your instructor, advisor, or sponsor to complete the applicable forms and gather all signatures, either live or by email. We must receive this paperwork and provide the final DGCE approval.
• Complete a registration form, including payment information, and bring it or email it to our office.
• Once all approved paperwork and completed registration form are received, we will process your registration.