Advising appointments are 30 minutes long and can be scheduled through Navigate360. Both in-person and zoom appointments are available and can be booked one week in the future. Check Navigate360 to se
Advising appointments are 30 minutes long and can be scheduled through Navigate360. Both in-person and zoom appointments are available and can be booked one week in the future. Check Navigate360 to see availability for the upcoming week.
ATTENTION NEW STUDENTS:
If you are new to UMass Amherst, please see the following instructions prior to scheduling an appointment via Navigate.
Prior to meeting with an academic advisor, incoming first-year and transfer students need to register for New Student Orientation and Transitions (NSOT).After completing the Guide to the U and placement exams, an advisor will email your UMass email account to coordinate your advising and course registration appointment. Please do not schedule an advising appointment via the Navigate360 link on this page.
First-year and sophomore students are encouraged to select “Peer Advising” when searching for an advising appointment in Navigate360. More information on Advising Peers here.
Isenberg Advising Peers are available to assist first- and second-year Isenberg students. If you want to make an appointment with an advising peer, please log into Navigate360 and select “Pe
Isenberg Advising Peers are available to assist first- and second-year Isenberg students. If you want to make an appointment with an advising peer, please log into Navigate360 and select “Peer Advising” under the type of appointment.
It is recommended that juniors and seniors seek advising from the Isenberg professional staff advisors.
More information for Isenberg students declaring a major can be found here.
More information for Isenberg students declaring a major can be found here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Finding People
Dr. Janet Fink is the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs and Douglas & Diana Berthiaume Endowed Professor of Sport Management.
Shelby Prizio is the Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Programs.
Isenberg students are not assigned to a specific academic advisor. You can schedule an in-person or virtual (via Zoom) appointment via the Navigate system with any of the nine professional advisors in the Isenberg Undergraduate Programs Office. Our physical location is in Isenberg N230.
Academic Policies
The University’s Academic Calendar lists important dates and deadlines that students should be aware of. Some important dates include:
Add/Drop deadline
“W” drop deadline and deadline to elect pass/fail
Registration (a student’s specific enrollment appointment can be found on their SPIRE. Click on the Manage Classes Tile, then select “Enrollment Appointments”, then select the appropriate term).
Last day of classes
Finals schedule
First day of classes
Refer to the University Registrar’s Office for information regarding academic discipline, transcripts, general education requirements and more.
Academic Regulations is an annual publication of the Office of the Provost. All undergraduate students are responsible for complying with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures contained in this publication, as well as those in other official University publications and announcements which may be issued from time to time.
Majors
Click here for details on applying to the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program, Bachelor of Science (BS) in HTM, or BS in Sport Management. Please note students who were not admitted to an Isenberg major (Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing, Operations & Information Management, Hospitality and Tourism Management, and Sport Management) who are beginning their academic career at UMass Amherst Fall 2022 or later are not eligible to apply to the BBA degree program at the Isenberg School of Management. However, for interested students, applications are accepted to the BS degree in Hospitality & Tourism Management and BS degree in Sport Management programs.
Students who wish to change their major should consult with the department they wish to join regarding major-specific requirements and processes. The department you wish to join is responsible for processing the change of major request.
It is important to note that if you request to be dropped from Isenberg and later change your mind, you will need to reapply. Please note if you entered the University Fall 2022 or later, you are not able to apply to the BBA program from another major on campus outside of Isenberg.
PR-SOM means that you are in the BBA program, but have not yet declared your major. If you are listed as a PR-SOM major, please visit our Undergrad On Campus Major Declaration page for information and instructions on declaring your major.
Registration
For registration information and tips, visit our Steps to a Successful Registration page. Course registration typically occurs in November for spring semester and in April for fall semester. To view your specific enrollment date and time log onto SPIRE, click on Manage Classes Tile, then select “Enrollment Appointments”, then select the appropriate term. Your enrollment time will be based on the amount of credits you have completed and currently have in progress.
You should follow your major curriculum plan and review your Academic Requirements Report (ARR) in SPIRE to ensure you are taking the correct courses. Your schedule should be finalized by the last day of the add/drop period for the applicable semester. If you have questions about class selection, contact an academic advisor.
Please note that University + courses cost extra money and you pay per credit. Exact cost per credit and course fees can be found in the Restrictions/Notes section on the class in SPIRE. For information on how to enroll, visit the University + (formerly UWW) website and click on the instructions for “Campus Undergraduate Student”. For information on University + course refunds, please click here.
Click here to learn more about upper-level business electives.
You may elect one course Pass/Fail per semester.
Courses taken for a Pass will not fulfill any major, minor, gen ed or certificate requirement.
Breadth electives may be taken for a Pass.
The faculty member will not know if you have chosen the pass/fail option. If the grade you earn in the course helps your GPA, the grade will appear on your transcript and will be calculated in the GPA. If you earn a passing grade that would not improve your GPA, a “P” will appear on your transcript and the grade is not calculated into the GPA. However, if you earn an “F” in a course elected as pass/fail, the “F” will be used in calculating your GPA and will appear on your transcript.
Electing pass/fail can be done in SPIRE before the pass/fail deadline. See the instructions on the Registrar's website.
If you have taken a course pass/fail and wish to use it towards university, college, or major requirements, follow the Registrar's instructions for revoking pass/fail via SPIRE.
Yes, but you must complete a Prior Approval Form. If you have completed 87 or more credits, you should fill out a Senior Year in Absentia Form instead. If the course you are taking fulfills a general education requirement, you need to get approval from Transfer Credit Services in the Registrar’s Office. If the course fulfills an Isenberg major or college requirement, you need to get approval from an Isenberg academic advisor. When you have completed the course(s), you need to have an official transcript sent to the Registrar's Office. You must earn a "C-" or better for a course to be transferred. Your grade will not be factored into your GPA, but will appear on your transcript. More information on transferring credit can be found here.
Click here for links to Course override forms. Please note that the override forms do not include Isenberg college requirements/core courses. Isenberg students may fill out a course override or waitlist form to request a seat in a major course that is closed. Be sure to read all instructions on the form carefully. Please note that filling out the form does not guarantee a seat in the course.
You will need to apply for a credit overload request if you wish to enroll in:
more than 19 credits in Fall/Spring semester
more than 8 credits in the Winter session
more than 8 credits in Summer session I and more than 8 credits in Summer session II or more than a combined total of 16 credits between both Summer sessions I and II
If you would like to request a credit overload, you can fill out the Credit Overload Form on our website. Please note that filling out the form is not a guarantee your request will be approved
Prior to the W deadline, you may withdraw from the course on SPIRE. After the W deadline, you must request a late withdrawal to the Isenberg Academic Dean via a Late Course Withdrawal Form.Form submission is a request that will be considered and is not guaranteed to be granted. Requests are only granted due to an extenuating circumstance.
The Chase Career Center assists students with their career plan. They provide career services including reviewing resumes, practicing interview skills, and helping to find internship, co-op, and job opportunities. The Chase Career Center also hosts recruitment events for Isenberg students. You can schedule an appointment with a career coach or career peer via Navigate.
TheIsenberg Undergraduate Scholarship Program provides students with the opportunity to apply for scholarships. Students may apply through AcademicWorks, which automatically matches you with the scholarships and financial awards you’re eligible for. You can view the Isenberg Scholarships page for a list of scholarships offered.
Please complete this formwith your request for a room in the Isenberg buildings. Once you complete the form you will receive a follow up email confirming your room location.
A list of student organizations in Isenberg can be found here. For more information on student organizations and events throughout UMass, please visit the Campus Pulse website.
