Registration Updates

Spring 2026 Registration Updates

This page will list updates affecting registration in CICS, COMPSCI, and INFO courses.

If you are unable to enroll yourself in a class, please make sure to first read the error message and the class notes on SPIRE. If you have questions, email your advisor or overrides [at] cs [dot] umass [dot] edu (overrides[at]cs[dot]umass[dot]edu); do not email instructors, as they cannot assist you with registration issues. Students needing special permission or who are still having unexpected issues enrolling can submit an override request via the Override Request Form.

COMPSCI Courses

11/12/2025: We are aware that some sections of our Spring 2026 courses are not live for enrollment but we are working with the Registrar's Office to fix these problems. 

COMPSCI 230 and 240: All sections are live on SPIRE. Updated 12/9/25 

COMPSCI 311: On 11/17/25, some of the saved seats will be released for this course; all discussion sections are now open. As of 11/14/25, both lecture sections are open; we are working to open all lab sections. Logistics of this class still need to be finalized. Updated: 11/17/25.

COMPSCI H311 (honors colloquium): An assigned meeting time for this course (honors colloquium section only) will be determined after the roster of students is set. It will be scheduled for Mondays at a time that works best for all the students. Updated: 11/7/2025.

COMPSCI 325: As of 11/17/25, some of the saved seats in this course have been released. Updated: 11/17/25.

COMPSCI 326 and COMPSCI 390B: On 11/14/25, COMPSCI 187 was added to the prerequisites; students should now be able to self enroll. On 11/12/2025 a request was sent to the Registrar's Office to add COMPSCI 187 to the prerequisites. Updated: 11/14/2025.

New courses added:

COMPSCI 496C: Independent Study - Social Entrepreneurship Launchpad: Added to override request form on 12/18/25. 

Social Entrepreneurship Launchpad offers a team-based opportunity to students who have successfully completed COMPSCI 420 (previously COMPSCI 490S) and are committed to launching marketable products that contribute to the common good. Teams will be mentored by CICS Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIRs) and UMass alumni. Teams test the commercial potential of their product ideas and receive mentoring and guidance from EIRs and industry partners to secure funding, build a marketing plan, and consolidate a customer base.  This course does not count as either a CS or INFORM Elective.

CICS Courses

CICS 160: On Monday, December 22 this course will be opened to freshman, sophomore and junior undergraduates in any major. Updated: 12/17/25.

CICS 110: On Friday, December 12 this course will be opened to freshman, sophomore and junior undergraduates in any major. Updated: 12/9/25.

CICS 256: Some of the saved seats for this course will be released today. Updated: 11/17/25.

INFO Courses

Saved Seats