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Orientation Dates

The New Students Orientation session dates are listed below.

Winter Orientation

Winter orientation sessions are one day programs offered to students entering for the spring 2010 semester. During orientation you will take care of the business of becoming a member of the UMass Amherst community including: learning about university academic requirements, taking placement tests, meeting with an academic advisor, getting your UCard (student ID), and touring your new campus.

Orientation will start at 9:00 AM in the Campus Center.

Winter Orientation dates are:
  • December 4
  • December 11
  • December 18
  • January 11
  • January 12
  • January 13
The Late Winter Orientation date is:
  • January 15
Please note: Not every School/College will advise on every Winter Orientation Date. Orientation dates open to you will be available when you log in to the registration site.


Register Early

Orientation requests are processed on a first come, first served basis and only after we’ve received your Enrollment Form and fee.

Register now!

When to Arrive

Sessions begin at 9:00 a.m. so plan to arrive by 8:45 a.m. to sign-in and receive your schedule.