Fall 2023 Registration Updates

If you are unable to self enroll, please make sure to first READ YOUR ERROR MESSAGE AND THE CLASS NOTES IN SPIRE, then refer to this page for known issues/updates for Fall 2023 registration in CICS, COMPSCI and INFO courses.

If identified as an ongoing issue on this page, CONTINUE TO CHECK SPIRE.
DO NOT EMAIL INSTRUCTORS, as they are unable to assist you with registration issues.

Students needing special permission or who are still having unexpected issues enrolling should submit an override request via the online form: https://www.cics.umass.edu/overrides

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COMPSCI Courses

COMPSCI 426 (previously 490STA)

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In addition to enrolling in COMPSCI 426-01 Lecture (77006), students must also enroll in one of the following to indicate which instruction mode they will receive. Note, you will only be able to select one of the instruction modes if their are seats available for that type of instruction:

F1IP (85226) - In person
F1L (85227) - Synchronous Online
F1O (85291) - Asynchronous Online

COMPSCI 589 [prerequisite Transfer credit]

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If you are a CS Major and have transfer credit for a prerequisite that's listed with a minimum grade requirement of a B+ or better, reach out to overrides@cs.umass.edu. After April 26th, complete an override form instead.

CICS Courses

CICS 210 [lab sections]

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Addtional lab sections are being added to CICS 210 as rooms become available. Please check SPIRE for open lab sections.

CICS 256 [Transfer Students]

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If you are a CICS transfer student and a Junior or Senior based on your total credits but have not had the chance to take CICS 256, submit an override request once the form opens on April 26th.

CICS 305 [ENGLWRIT 112 Waiver & Covid Semester P's]

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Students with an ENGLWRIT 112 waiver:

Before April 26th: reach out to overrides@cs.umass.edu if you meet all of the other prerequisite and eligibility requirements as listed in SPIRE
On or after April 26th: request an override

Students with a P in ENGLWRIT 112 during the Spring 2020 or Fall 2020 semesters, or who have a P in Spring 2021 with a C- or better as the underlying grade:

Before April 26th: reach out to overrides@cs.umass.edu if you meet all of the other prerequisite and eligibility requirements as listed in SPIRE
On or after April 26th: request an override