Schedule Builder is the web-based schedule planner platform used by students to make any changes to their schedule, including adding, dropping, swapping, and editing their classes.
Opening Schedule Builder
- Log in to your Spire account at spire.umass.edu using your NetID and password.
- If you do not remember your credentials, contact the IT Department by either calling (413) 545-9400 between 8:30am-4:45pm Monday-Friday or visit the IT Service Desk in the Campus Center from 8:30am-7:45pm Monday-Friday.
- Go to the
Manage Classes tab on the Spire home page. - On the left-hand menu, click on the
Add, Drop & Edit Classes dropdown. - Choose Schedule Builder.
This will open Schedule Builder in a new tab. Select the academic term you want to add classes for and click the Save and Continue button.
Removing Classes
- Click on the Current Schedule tab located at the top menu.
- Click the Edit or Drop Classes button above the schedule.

- Click the checkbox corresponding to the class(es) you wish to drop.
- Once you have finalized them, click the Save button at the top.

This will remove you from the chosen classes.
Need Help?
Visit the University Registrar:
213 Whitmore Administration Building
University of Massachusetts
181 Presidents Drive
Amherst, MA 01003-9313
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Phone: (413) 545-0555
Email: ursystems@registrar.umass.edu