Events will be updated throughout December and January. Please check back often for the latest details!
Sunday, January 18
Residence Halls Open for Move-In
9AM-10PM
For more details, visit www.housing.umass.edu/assign/hallopenclose.html
Winter Welcome Program
4:30PM, Campus Center Auditorium
Meet campus leaders and pick up a free UMass t-shirt. Immediately following the program, join your classmates for your class picture and reception.
Tuesday, January 20
First Day of Classes
Check your schedule in SPIRE for class locations.
Wednesday, January 21
Student Union Open House
11-3PM, Student Union
Food, Fun, Music and Much More!
Spring Activities Expo
4-6PM, Student Union Ballroom
Come find out how you can get involved with campus organizations this spring! Hundreds of student clubs will be available.
Thursday, January 22
New Student Winter Warm-Up
12 -2PM, Student Union Ballroom
Staff and students will be on hand to answer any questions you still have from NSO. Drop by, grab some hot cocoa, and meet new people. There will be extra information for first generation and out-of-state students, too! Get here early because the first 30 students will win a UMass beanie just in time for the cold weather!
Friday, January 23
Five- College New Student Night
6-8PM, Student Union Ballroom
The Five College Consortium unites all colleges and universities in the area: Amherst College, Hampshire College, Smith College, Mt. Holyoke College and UMass Amherst. This event brings together students new to the Five Colleges for Spring 2015. Come and meet some new people and enjoy free food from UMass Dining!
UPC Presents: Late Night Movie
8 PM, Student Union, Cape Cod Lounge
The University Programming Council will show Big Hero 6 on the big screen. Free popcorn!
Saturday, January 24
Men’s Hockey
7 PM, Mullins Center
Root for the Minutemen as they take on Merrimack!
Thursday, January 29
Men’s Basketball
7:30 PM, Mullins Center
Cheer for your Minutemen in their game against Dayton!
Friday, January 30
Winter Festival
8 – 12 Midnight
UMass celebrates the start of the spring semester with winter themed activities including the Ski & Board Club’s annual Rail Jam!
Wednesday, February 4
Not Ready for Bedtime Players Orientation Show
8-9PM, Commonwealth Honors College Events Hall
No topic is off limits for these UMass Amherst student performers. Laugh, learn about sexual health + student life, and be entertained!
Tuesday, February 10
New Student Trivia
7-9PM, Student Union Ballroom
Join us for a fun night of trivia – with some questions about the Common Read book, Orange is the New Black! Come and meet other new students, enjoy some great food, and compete for exciting prizes and giveaways.
On-Going Events
WMUA Poster Sale
9 AM-5 PM in the Cape Cod Lounge, Student Union
A large poster sale with thousands of posters!
Monday, January 26 - Friday January 30
Textbook Annex Back to School Hours
Monday – Friday 9AM- 4PM
Visit: bkstr.com or call (413) 545-357
Additional UMass Calendars
Get Social
Meet other new students joining the UMass Amherst community in Spring 2015 on our Facebook group!
