UMass Boston

The final exam grid below has the final exam information for classes that meet during a standard university meeting time. For all sections that will schedule a final exam (including group exams and classes that meet at a non-standard time) the exact date/time/location will be posted in WISER and on the student/instructor schedule about 6 weeks after classes start. 

For your specific exam information, please consult your WISER self service exam schedule.

Please visit the repeat policy rules for more information.

This means you do not have the proper pre-requisites and or co-requisites needed to register for the course. The pre & co-req’s will be listed at the bottom of the message.

You can reach out to the professor/department to try and obtain permission to take the course without the required pre/co-req’s. Authorizations are not guaranteed and will be determined by the department.

This means the number of semester hours you attempted to registered for exceeds the number of semester hours allowed. Students can register for a max of 17 credits in the spring, summer and fall semester and a max of 6 in the winter.

Undergraduate students can fill out a credit overload request form found on our Forms page  

Graduate students can enroll in a max of 15 credits and should contact their department for exceptions. 

This means that you are enrolled in another course that meets on the same day and time as a course already registered, or the course meeting times overlap.

There are no available seats. The enrollment in this course section has reached its designated capacity.

Students should check on a regular basis to see if the course becomes available or if any additional sections open. Students may also contact their Academic Advisor to discuss alternative courses if needed.

Students may contact the academic department offering the course to obtain authorization to take the course. Authorizations are not guaranteed and will be determined by the department.

Some courses have a waitlist option. You can add yourself to a waitlist in WISER

Students can add themselves to a waitlisted class by checking of the "Wait list if class is full" check box under Enrollment information.

Course is full and you have to add yourself to the waitlist for the course. If a spot opens up in the course you have a chance to enroll in the course depending on your position on the waitlist. You will be notified by email if you are chosen so you can edit your schedule accordingly. 

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Waitlists run every  few minutes during open enrollment through the end of add/drop

• Things to note: You will not get off a waitlist and into a course, if you are enrolled in a different section of the same course Additionally, time conflicts and credit maximums will prevent enrollment off of the waitlist if a spot opens up.
• After add/drop ends waitlisted courses will be removed from your schedule. You will not be billed for any course with a Waiting status. Please remember to remove yourself from a waitlisted course if you are no longer interested in trying to take the course.
• Add/drop - Active students can add/drop and swap courses starting at 7:30am on their open enrollment date through 11:59pm of the add/drop date.

This means you currently have a hold on your account that prevents registration. Click on the home icon in WISER -> Holds icon. Please note holds from UMD & UML will NOT prevent registration at UMB. 

Please note: Advising holds are added to your WISER account every semester, one month prior to the start of open enrollment to give to enough time to meet with your advisor to go over your academic plan.  Start on track, stay on track!

Reason for hold: The WPE is a graduation requirement for Undergraduate UMass Boston students. This hold indicates that you have not passed the WPE and/or do not have a signed learning contract.

How to remove hold
Please contact us at writing.proficiency@umb to get learning contract/hold release information.

Reason for hold: If you have an advising hold, it means you need to reach out to your advisor to schedule an advising session. Students must meet with their advisor each semester to assess their progress, review their academic plan, and prepare to register. Your advisor helps you stay on track for graduation.

How to remove hold
Step 1: Log in to WISER and click on the Advisor Icon to see who your assigned advisor is, contact the Academic & Career Engagement and Success (ACES) Center at aces@umb.edu, or call 617-287-5500 for help.
Step 2: Contact your advisor to arrange for an advising meeting.
Step 3: Prepare for your advising session by reading your degree audit carefully, writing out a list of questions for your advisor, and checking WISER for your enrollment appointment.

Reason for hold: Students are required to verify their emergency contacts and address every year. 

How to remove hold
Please visit our WISER help page and watch the video that will walk you through the two-step process to verify your emergency contact and address to remove the hold. 

Reason for hold: This hold indicates that you have a past-due balance on your housing bill. Remember that housing (dorm) bills are separate from your tuition bill.

How to remove hold
Payment arrangements need to be made with the Office of Housing and Residential Life. Residential life is located in the East Residence Hall. Email: housing@umb.edu or call 617-287-6011

Reason for hold: All students are required to submit documentation of certain vaccines, boosters and screenings, including COVD vaccine and booster. For a for a full listing of the requirements, please visit the immunization requirement page. This hold indicates that we do not have your up-to-date documentation on file.

How to remove hold
Log onto My Health Beacon My Health Beacon to see what vaccinations and/or documentation. You can call (617) 287-5661 to leave a message or visit My Health Beacon for assistance through the Messaging portal

Reason for hold: Library holds are placed when a student owes back fines for books not returned and/or when items borrowed from the library are missing or not returned.

How to remove hold
You will need to pay the fines owed and/or return or replace missing books or materials. Email: library.circulation@umb.edu

Reason for hold: This hold is placed by the Dean of Students when a student is involved in certain matters with that office.

How to remove hold
The Dean of Students Office can explain the reason for the hold and the conditions under which it can be removed from your account. Email: dean.students@umb.edu or call 617-287-5800 and leave a message.

Reason for hold: This hold is placed when a student has a past-due balance for their tuition bill.

How to remove hold
Your outstanding balance must be paid to remove this hold. The One Stop can help you figure out what your options are for paying your tuition bill. For assistance, you can reach the One Stop during business hours via Chat at www.umb.edu/onestop or you can email theonestop@umb.edu

Reason for hold: The Student Financial Responsibility Agreement (FRA) outlines and informs students of the financial obligations and responsibilities associated with enrolling for classes at the University of Massachusetts Boston (UMB) and explains the potential consequences that may be taken if a student fails to meet those obligations.

How to remove hold: You will be directed to the FRA page when you log in your WISER. You could also navigate to the "Additional Information" at Student Financial Center and click "Complete Your Financial Responsibility Agreement"

Check out the Bursar FRA website for additional information 

Reason for hold: This hold is placed when a student has unpaid parking fines or fees over $50.

How to remove hold
You must pay for or have the fines cleared to remove this hold. Contact the Parking Clerk by phone and leave a message: 617-287-7778 or by Email: parkingtickets@umb.edu

Reason for hold: This is a general Registrar hold placed for reasons such as failure to return equipment, missing documentation for a transaction, etc.

How to remove hold
Email registrar@umb.edu

Reason for hold: All new students are required to complete an online training module. For more information about the requirement and instructions see the Emails from:“umasseducation@education.umassp.edu”
Students who have not completed the requirement by the deadline receive this hold.

How to remove hold
When you have completed the required training, the appropriate office will be notified and your hold will be removed. Please allow 48 hours for the hold to be removed.