Cross Registration

Take courses through other member institutions

Worcester State University students benefit from cross course registration with the Higher Education Consortium of Central Massachusetts. Through cross-registration, our students can enroll in courses at any member institution to fulfill major, minor, concentration, LASC, and elective requirements.

Current member institutions are as follows:

• Anna Maria College
• Assumption College
• Clark University
• College of the Holy Cross
• MCPHS University
• Nichols College
• UMass Medical School
• Worcester Polytechnic Institute
• Worcester State University

Cross-Registration Policies

Standard Policies

• Full-time, matriculated, undergraduate day students are eligible to cross-register.
• Outstanding obligations at your home school may prevent cross-registration ability.
• Undergraduate courses only (continuing education courses are excluded)–check with HOST school Registrar’s Office for exceptions.
• Fall and spring semester courses only.
• Only one cross-registration course per semester is permitted (regardless of credit).
• Auditing is not permitted.
• When signing-up for a course that requires pre-requisites, proof will be required upon registration (i.e. unofficial transcript).
• Courses taken through cross-registration require no additional tuition, however, please note, if a class has LAB FEES or other SPECIAL FEES, you are required to pay such fees to the HOST institution.

Courses at cross-registration institutions offer a diverse array of courses in many academic disciplines. Please visit the below institutions to find available course offerings.

• Anna Maria College
• Assumption University
• Clark University
• College of the Holy Cross
• MCPHS 
• Nichols College
• Worcester State University
• Worcester Polytechnic Institute
• UMass Chan Medical School

How to Register for a Cross-Registration Course

1. Search available course offerings at above institutions.
2. Fill-out printable cross registration form by clicking here: Cross-Registration Form (PDF) or it may also be found in the course description section of the database
3. Obtain required signatures from home institution. (Check with your Registrar’s Office for requirements.)
4. To complete the registration process, submit completed form with appropriate signatures via email to HOST campus.
5. If driving, ask host school registrar’s office about how to obtain a signed consortium parking pass.

To Drop/Withdraw from a Cross-Registered Course

1. Students must follow the drop/withdrawal deadlines and policies of the HOST institution.
2. Students may access and fill-out the drop/withdrawal form here.
3. Please be aware that your decision to drop/withdraw may impact your financial aid.

Cross-Registration Key

Home= your school where you are enrolled full time

Host= school where you wish to take a course

Cross-Registration Form

Use this form to complete the cross-registration process

Cross-Registration Drop/Withdrawal Form

Use this form to drop/withdraw from cross-registration course.  Students must follow the drop/withdrawal deadlines and policies of the HOST institution.

Cross-Registration Calendar Information

Check here for information on start of semester dates, add/drop dates for the above listed institutions.

Transportation

The Worcester Regional Transit Authority provides a “College Route” (Line 10) connecting three HECCMA institutions: Assumption College, College of the Holy Cross, and Worcester State University. Visit Shuttle Services for details.