Undergraduate Advising Resource Guide
At the Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences, we are committed to your academic success and personal growth. This resource guide is designed to help you navigate your undergraduate journey with confidence and clarity. Whether you are a first-year student or approaching graduation, our resources and dedicated advising team are here to support you every step of the way.
Academics and Registration
Getting Started
What is an Academic Advisor and who to ask for help
CICS degrees and programs
Pursuing other majors on campus
Registration and Curricula
Course Registration
Add/Drop
Late Withdrawal from a Course
CPT Application for International Undergraduate CICS Majors
Reading your SPIRE Academic Requirements Report
Academic Policies
CICS Forms and Regulations
Withdrawing from UMass
UMass Code of Student Conduct
UMass Academic Regulations Handbook
UMass Campus Policies
CICS Academic Support
Your Undergraduate Course Assistants (UCAs) are a great starting point for assistance in CICS courses! Check your syllabus for their contact information.
Instructor office hours are a time for students to speak with instructors about their courses. Check your syllabus or Moodle course page for office hours and speak with an advisor if you want help understanding office hours and how to approach faculty.
CICS students provide individual tutoring for classes. If you are directed to a page that prompts you to log in, you do not need to make an account; instead, you should look for a button to "Submit a New Ticket."
Specialized writing support for CICS students.
UMass-Wide Academic Support
Academic Skills Workshops
Subjects include time management, study skills, and exam prep.
Learning Resource Center (LRC)
Individual tutoring, workshops on learning skills, supplemental instruction, assistance with research and taking notes, and other academic skills.
Math Tutoring Centers
Get help in a range of math courses like pre-calculus and statistics.
UMass Amherst Writing Center
Helps writers in any academic discipline at any point in the writing process. In-person or online.
ESL (English as a Second Language) Tutoring
Provides support on any aspect of academic English including listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar.
Counseling & Support Groups
CCPH Support Workshops
Includes topics such as stress, ADHD toolkit, managing social anxiety, self-esteem, relationship skills, grief and loss, perfectionism, and more. More groups are available here.
CCPH Individual Therapy
Take advantage of sessions to help you understand your difficulties, develop coping skills, and be successful. Limited same day appointments may be available when you call at 8:30am.
Center for Women and Community Counseling
Offers general counseling, support groups, and specialized sexual assault services.
Mindfulness & Mediation
Use these tools to help you stay calm, focused, and on track for academic success.
Men and Masculinities Center
Offers general programming and support
Beyond Your Major
CICS Student Organizations
Build leadership skills and connections to the CICS community by participating in student organizations
Campus Pulse
Discover unique groups across UMass including sports, academic interests, and events
Study Abroad and Domestic Exchange
Learn more about education abroad and how to get started