Learn to Make a Difference in the World
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Community of Scholars
Commonwealth Honors College students benefit from a tight-knit community, close ties with faculty, small honors classes, value-added honors advising, and access to special programs, merit scholarships, and research grants.
Small Classes, Big Ideas
Commonwealth Honors College students reach beyond the boundaries of their academic majors and our advanced scholarship tracks provide them with opportunities to contribute original knowledge to their fields of study.
Campus Full of Opportunities
Commonwealth Honors College students have access to the extensive resources of UMass Amherst — a large research university with roughly 100 majors and wide-ranging opportunities for student engagement.
Close Ties to Faculty
Micheal Orlando shares how having close ties to faculty has shaped his academic journey.
Featured Events
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Guiding Curiosity: Kevin Young Joins Honors College as Terrence Murray Endowed Professor
Kevin Young begins his role as Murray Professor, fostering creativity, curiosity, and cross-disciplinary research in the Honors College.
UMass Bucket List: Things You Should Try Before You Graduate
Feeling stuck in a routine at UMass? Here are eight must-try adventures and traditions to make the most of your college experience before graduation!
“You Don’t Have to Do Everything”: Lessons from Professor Kysa Nygreen's First-Year Seminar
Professor Kysa Nygreen urges students to care for themselves amid political turmoil, finding strength in community, connection, and small, meaningful actions.
