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Welcome to UMass Amherst

Now comes the part when we really get to know each other. We’re the New Students Orientation (NSO) Staff—and it’s our job—and our passion—to ease the transition to UMass Amherst for both you and your family.

We'll make sure you’re prepared for the academic and social life that awaits when you move to campus. We’ll also help you negotiate orientation, registration, housing choices and the move to campus, and we’ll answer all of your questions along the way.

We have a staff of professionals and current students who know everything there is to know about UMass Amherst, and they will make sure you have a thorough, enlightening, and memorable introduction to our great school.


What You Need to do Next

Learn more about the Summer NSO and Transfer Student Registration sessions.

Choose your date and sign-up for your session online.

Get ready for your session with our checklist.


Registration is Now Open

Sign up for your Summer NSO or Transfer Student Registration session now.

Placement Exams

Placement exams are offered in Math, French, German, Latin, and Spanish. Click here to learn more about placement exams.

Donate your SAT books!

Have any old SAT practice books? Bring them to your NSO session and donate them!

Got Talent?

At NSO we have the Open Mic Cafe where you and your classmates can show off your talents! Bring your instruments, magic tricks, music, etc. to NSO and show us how the Class of 2017 has talent!

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