Programs

The Degree Completion Program allows you the most flexible and convenient way to finish your degree. This 30 credit (ten courses) program offers returning students with 90 or more credits the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Arts - totally online.

The requirements for this program have been packaged in such a way that you will benefit from a well-rounded and integrated learning experience that also affords you maximum credit for previously completed coursework no matter what your previous major or area of study. You'll enjoy a program of study that provides a solid foundation in academic skills, as well as an interdisciplinary content focused on contemporary issues in public policy, social sciences and applied liberal arts.

Program Highlights:

• Outstanding Faculty
• Flexible and Convenient
• Maximum credit for previously completed coursework no matter what your previous major or area of study

Learn more about this program:
To receive more information and connect with the program manager, please click on inquire now to the right.

Sample a Course

For more information on the Bachelor of Arts Degree Completion Program click here.

Registration is administered through Division of Corporate, Continuing, and Distance Education at UMass Boston. Payment is due upon registration. Please see Fee Schedule below.

Click here to browse our course listings.

*applicable when you register after deadline; non-refundable unless course has been cancelled

** applicable when checks returned unpaid

*** Courses can vary from one to six credits; this total represents a standard 3 credit course

The University of Massachusetts is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).

Did you know?

The University of Massachusetts was ranked 22nd Best University in North America and 45th Best in the World by the Times of London.

More Awards…

• Winner, United States Distance Learning Association, 21st Century Best Practices Award, 2005
• Winner, Sloan-C Excellence Awards - Excellence in Faculty Development, 2005 (UMassLowell)
• Winner, Sloan-C Excellence Awards – Excellence in Online Programming, 2005(UMass Lowell)
• Winner, Sloan-C Excellence Awards – Excellence in Online Teaching, 2005 (UMass Lowell)
• UMass Amherst Isenberg MBA, Top 10 national rankings, #4 Best Professors (2005, 2006, 2007 Princeton Review: Best Business Schools rankings)
• Med School, 4th in Primary Care Education, U.S. World Reports, 2005

To be eligible for entry into the program, you must have completed 90 or more credits in a liberal arts, social science or professional-related major at an accredited college or university. A GPA of 2.5 or higher is required for our programs.

If you are interested in learning more or applying to the program, please call Enrollment Information Services at 617.287.6000 to request an application and information about financial aid.

Admission is competitive - Apply early!

1.  Read application form instructions carefully. Click here for the application.

2.  Complete application form and sign the bottom of the fifth page of the application.

3. Request official transcripts from each college or university you have attended.

4. If you are applying for Financial Aid, please fill out the FAFSA form at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

UMass Boston will continue to consider applications for each academic program as long as space is available for the upcoming semester, and the application deadline has not passed.

Availability of financial aid varies depending on matriculation and course status. Please check with your program manager or advisor to determine your eligibility. Generally, if you are matriculated in a degree program and are enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits each semester, you may qualify for financial aid. Please review our Financial Aid Checklist below.

1. Fill out the FAFSA form at www.fafsa.ed.gov. It is important to list the University of Massachusetts Boston school code number 002222.
2. Next, download your required Financial Aid Forms here.
3. Check your financial aid status using WISER.
4. For more information or if you have further questions, please contact Financial Aid Services at 617.287.6300 or at finaid@umb.edu

Tips:

• Please renew your FAFSA form every year.
• When you register for classes, please contact the Division of Corporate, Continuing, and Distance Education at UMass Boston (617) 287-7916) to let them know you that you have applied/are applying for financial aid. Also, it is in your best interest to register for your classes either by phone or fax ((617) 287-7916 ph; (617) 287-7902). You can download the registration form here. If you do not intend to apply for financial aid, you can register online.

Contact:

For more information or if you have further questions, please contact Financial Aid Services at 617.287.6300 or at finaid@umb.edu.