UMass Boston

Bursar's Office

Campus Center, 4th Floor
UMass Boston
100 Morrissey Boulevard
Boston, MA 02125

Student Inquiries
Phone: 617.287.5350
Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Email: Bursar@umb.edu
Walks-in: Please visit The One Stop for all inquiries related to Billing

Teller Hours
Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Internal Business for Departments
Email: BursarTreasury@umb.edu
Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Electronic Billing

  • For students registered for SS2 classes only between June 3rd to June 26th, payment is due on June 30th, 2024.
  • Please make the payment in full to avoid any schedule drop, financial hold and late fee.
  • If you register for a SS class during the second SS2 registration period prior to June 20th and have a payment plan; your payment on June 30th will include the additional charges.

 


  • Active students will no longer receive paper invoices in the mail.  Students will receive an email notification to their UMass Boston email account when their bills have been generated in WISER. The notification will provide the invoice ID as well as the due date.
  • In order to view the bills, students must log into their WISER account. The invoices are located on the Finance Center page.
  • Invoices are a snapshot in time and do not update until next billing cycle. All real time activity is located on your "Account Summary".
  • Students can print or email their student bills directly to parents, guardians, employers, spouses or other involved parties.

 

Summer 2024 Registration and Billing FAQ's

  • What are the changes for Summer 2024 registration and billing?
    • New Changes in Billing for Summer 2024.
      • New registration deadline – May 10th for SS1 and SS3 sessions (most courses). Registration for SS2 session can also be done at this time.
      • New timeline for Financial Aid awards – May 13th to May 16th.
      • New payment deadline - May 23rd.
      • New date for dropping students without a plan to pay by the billing due date from their summer courses -May 31st .
      • SS2 Only Registration - June 3rd to June 26th.
        • Payment deadline for this registration period will be June 30th.

 

  • Why are these changes being made?
    • These changes are designed to provide clear deadlines and to support students in finalizing their plans for summer courses earlier in the cycle.
      • Student success is UMass Boston’s #1 priority.
      • The policy aims to ensure that enrolled students are informed about their financial obligation and remain on the road to completion of their degree without incurring unnecessary debt.
      • These changes build on UMass Boston’s existing foundation from last year:
        • Over 80% of students had already signed up for classes by May 1st.
        • Students with plans to pay had better success rates than those who did not.
      • Having clear deadlines helps students get their plans to pay in place and more readily allows staff to assist them in this process.

 

  • What are the different summer sessions?
    • The summer sessions are as follows:
  • Session

    Start Date

    Drop Deadline for Full Refund

    Session Period

    SS1

    5/28/24

    5/31/24

    5/28 – 7/11/24

    SS3

    5/28/24

    5/31/24 for classes starting week of 5/28

    See below for classes starting later in term **

    5/28 – 8/22/24

    SP1

    5/28/24

    5/31/24 for classes starting week of 5/28

    See below for classes starting later in term **

    5/28 – 8/22/24

    SP2

    5/28/24

    5/31/24 for classes starting week of 5/28

    See below for classes starting later in term **

    5/28 – 8/22/24

    SS2

    7/15/24

    07/18/2024

    7/15 – 8/22/24

**Drop Dates for classes with non-standard meeting dates

    • Some courses scheduled in SS3, SP1 and SP2 sessions have different start and end dates.
    • Check class details and your schedule for the actual meeting dates.
    • Drop dates will vary for non-standard classes that begin AFTER the session start date.
    • For information about and assistance with dropping one of these classes, email registrar@umb.edu.

 

  • What if I miss the May 10th registration deadline?  Can I still register for a class?
    • No, you must be registered for all SS1 and SS3 summer classes by May 10thRegistration will open again for SS2 session on June 3rd and close on June 26th.

 

  • What changes have been made to the payment plan this summer?
    • The payment plan offered for summer requires that 50% of the amount for all sessions is due on May 23rd and the remaining 50% is due by June 30th.  There is no payment plan offered only for Summer 2. If you register for a SS2 class during the second SS2 registration period prior to June 20th and have a payment plan; your payment on June 30th will include the additional charges.

 

  • What improvements are there with Financial Aid awards this summer?
    • Financial Aid will be packaged for all summer classes between May 13th and May 16th and will be in place before bills are generated on the evening of May 16th.  Additionally, students with over half time status may be eligible for any remaining funds available from the new Mass Grant Expansion program.

 

  • I am concerned about being dropped from my courses.  How can I avoid it?
    • Course drops can be avoided by:
      • Paying your bill in full by the payment due date of May 23rd OR
      • Setting up a payment plan by the payment due date. Please note that summer payment plans consist of two monthly payments.  The first payment of 50% is due on May 23rd and the second payment is due on June 30th
      • Paying attention to notices from the Bursar’s Office if you owe a balance and following the steps in the notices to ensure not being dropped.

 

  • What if I have a third-party waiver or outside scholarship paying for part of all of the classes for which I am registered?
    • Please reach out to the Bursar’s Office to let them know and to discuss next steps for settling your student account.

 

  • What if I am enrolled in a special or non-summer program?
    • You will be billed for your classes and need to pay by the date indicated on your bill.  A service indicator will be placed on your account so that you are not dropped from classes.

 

  • What if I sign up for a class but no longer want to take it after the registration deadline has passed?
    • You can still drop the class any time before the end of add/drop, which is May 31st for SS1 and SS3 classes and July 18th for SS2 classes and receive a refund for payments made.

 

  • What if I sign up for a SS2 class where there is a prerequisite that I need to complete in SS1 and for whatever reason, I do not successfully finish the prerequisite class in SS1?
    • You will be able to drop the SS2 class any time prior to the end of add/drop for SS2 on July 18th.  It is your responsibility to drop the class to ensure that you are not charged and receive a full refund.

 

  • What if I failed a course in spring but didn't learn that I failed it until after the registration deadline?
    • There will be information provided to those students who fail a course in Spring 2024 who need to or would like to retake the course in summer about how to register for such a course(s) later this spring.

 

Students Can Manage Access to View WISER Billing

Students have the option to grant or remove access to individuals in order to view student bills within their Student Center in WISER.

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  • Bursar's Office
    Campus Center, 4th Floor
    University of Massachusetts Boston
    100 Morrissey Boulevard
    Boston, MA 02125

    Student Inquiries
    Phone: 617.287.5350
    Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
    Friday: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
    Email: Bursar@umb.edu
    Walks-in: Please visit The One Stop for all inquiries related to Billing.

    Teller Hours (Student Payments & Departmental Deposits)
    Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

    Internal Business for Departments
    Phone: Contact the Bursar Office staff directly or email BursarTreasury@umb.edu
    Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
    Friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

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Bursar's Office

Campus Center, 4th Floor
UMass Boston
100 Morrissey Boulevard
Boston, MA 02125

Student Inquiries
Phone: 617.287.5350
Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Email: Bursar@umb.edu
Walks-in: Please visit The One Stop for all inquiries related to Billing

Teller Hours
Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Internal Business for Departments
Email: BursarTreasury@umb.edu
Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.