Frequently Asked Questions
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Q. I am an Evening Student, how do I set up an appointment for advising?
A. Contact Graduate and Professional Studies at (800)243-3844 or (508)213-2212 to set up an appointment time and date.
Q. If I need an official copy of my transcript, what do I do?
A. Instructions for ordering a transcript can be found by clicking here.
Please note: Transcript requests must be made in writing. Requests are not accepted by fax or email and cannot be made online.
Q. When and how can I get a course schedule?
A. Course Schedules for Evening Programs are printed for each semester (Fall, Spring & Summer) usually in July, November, and April. If you have taken a class anytime within the past year you will automatically be sent a schedule when a new one is printed. If you are new to Nichols, call (800)243-3844 or (508)213-2212 and we will gladly add you to our mailing list.
Q. What is the difference between an application and a registration?
A. An application enrolls you into a Nichols degree program, and a registration enrolls you into a course for credits toward your degree. You can apply online by clicking here.
Q. When are registrations held?
A. You may register by mail, fax, online or in person. Registration dates may be found for each semester in the printed schedule or by clicking here.
Q. When is the last day I can register for a class?
A. Registration deadlines may be found for each semester in the printed schedule or by clicking here.
Q. Can I enroll at the campus where the course I am planning to take is being held?
A. Students can enroll online using WebAdvisor or by completing a registration form and mailing, faxing or submitting it in person at the Dudley campus for processing.
Q. What is the tuition for an Evening course at Nichols College.
Q. What are my tuition payment options?
A. You may pay by cash, check, money order, VISA, Master Card, Discover, American Express or Financial Aid loan. All tuition payments are due at the time of registration.
Q. I can't find my tuition bill, how can I get another copy?
A. Login to your WebAdvisor account by clicking on the link at the top of this page. Once in WebAdvisor click on Financial Information and "Account Summary by Term". For discrepancies please contant the Business office between 8:30 and 4:30 pm at 508-213-2288.
Q. What is Tuition Reimbursement, and why is it paid only after a course is finished?
A. Some employers offer tuition assistant programs, where they will pay a percentage or the entire amount of an employees tuition in exchange for a C (sometimes B) grade or better in a course. Check with your Human Resource Coordinator where you work for more info.
Q. How do I withdraw from a class, and why do I need to?
A. Course withdrawals must be made in writing to the Office of the Registrar. If a student does not formally withdraw in writing from a course, a grade of "F" may be assigned. Non-attendance does not constitute withdrawal.
A student may withdraw from a course within the first 10 weeks of a 15 week session and within the first 4 weeks of a 7 week session without academic penalty, and the student will receive a grade of W.
See the current class schedule for the specific withdrawal dates for the current semester.
Withdrawal after the first 10 weeks of a 15 week session or after the first 4 weeks of a 7 week session will result in a grade of F, except under mitigating circumstances that must be documented and approved by the instructor and the Assistant Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies.
You may only withdraw after the 10 week/4 week point if you are in good academic standing.
Tuition will not be refunded for courses from which you withdraw. To obtain a refund, you must have dropped the classes within the published tuition deadlines.
Q. When I withdraw from a class, will I get a refund?
A. Students will have seven calendar days from the session start date of any course to withdraw without penalty and receive a full refund. after seven calendar days, (please note: the session start date is included in the seven day count) a student will receive no refund.
Q. Can I attend more than one campus site to complete my degree?
A. Yes, you may attend ANY or ALL of our satellite campuses that are open to the public while pursuing your degree.
Q. Will someone contact me once my registration is received?
A. No, you will NOT be contacted about your registration, unless there is a problem. To confirm that your registration has been received and processed, please allow 24 to 48 hours and then check your schedule using WebAdvisor. If this is your FIRST registration you may contact the Office of the Registrar at 508-213-2291 for assistance.
Q. How do I know where my class is being held on each campus?
A. All campuses have a listing of classroom assignments posted. Dudley's are posted in the Lobby of Davis Hall and Our Office Support Person in Auburn will post them for Auburn High School.
Q. What will happen if my name does not appear on an instructor's roster?
A. You should contact the Registrar's Office at (508) 213-2290 to rectify the problems. Students in this situation may have to resubmit the registration form.
Q. How will I know if my class is cancelled for the evening due to severe weather?
The decision for weather related cancellations for the Evening Division are not made until 3:00pm on the day of the storm. Or you may check one of the following:
Radio Stations
WSRS 96.1 FM Worcester
WTAG 580 AM Worcester
WINY 1350 AM Putnam, CT
WESO 970 AM Southbridge
WBUR 90.9 FM Boston
WXLO 104.5 FM Worcester
Television Stations
WBZ TV channel 4, Boston,
WCVB TV, channel 5, Boston.
Students may also call (508) 213-2452 or 800-243-3844 after 3:00 pm and a recorded message will state whether or not classes are being held for your location.
As always, your safety comes first. If you feel that you cannot safely make it to your class, please contact your instructor.