Thank you for your interest in the College of Natural Resources and the Environment. The following is a list of application procedures and links to application forms.

To join the College of Natural Resources and the Environment, you must apply through the University Admissions Office.

Freshman and Transfer Admissions

Applications can be obtained on-line for FRESHMAN and TRANSFER students to any of the University undergraduate four-year bachelor degree programs. The two-year associate degree programs in the Stockbridge School uses the same application.

Or, call to request an application (413) 545-0222.

Or, write to request an application: Undergraduate Admissions, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 37 Mather Drive, Amherst, MA 01003-9291

For freshman, the application should be completed and returned by January 15th to be considered for fall enrollment and October 1st for spring enrollment. For transfer students the deadlines are April 15 for fall enrollment and October 1st for spring. Stockbridge School students and international students not currently studying in the U.S. are not able to start in the spring semester.

The primary factor for freshman admission is your high school performance, including the quality and level of your courses, your grades, your grade point average, class rank, and grade trends. SATs or ACTs are required. You have the opportunity to strengthen your application through submitting an essay describing any personal circumstances or academic experiences whether positive or negative that you feel are important for the University to know about you. This personal statement is not required but can strengthen an application, achievement tests, and letters of recommendation are not required but can also strengthen an application. Extracurricular activities, work experience, and letters of recommendation are also considered.

International Student Admissions

International undergraduate applicants should request that an application be mailed to them. International students currently studying in the United States may use the on-line application form. They must complete the International Student Sponsor Statement, which is available from the Undergraduate Admissions Office. International students who are not currently studying in the United States must complete the International Student Application. This is available from the Undergraduate Admissions Office. Spring enrollment is not permitted. If you are not a native speaker of English, TOEFL or ELPT scores are required.

Re-entering Students Requesting Readmission

Previously enrolled students at the University should contact the Registrar's Office for a readmission application: (413) 545-0555

Students requesting readmission to Stockbridge School for Agriculture should contact the Stockbridge School for a readmission application or call (413) 545-2222 or
Do not use the on-line application if you are a re-entering student.

Post-Graduate Second Bachelor's Degree Student

If you hope to earn a post-graduate second bachelor's degree in an area of study different from your first bachelor’s degree, contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for information http://www.umass.edu/admissions or call for a Post-Graduate Second Bachelor's Degree application: (413) 545-0222.

Application Checklist

1. Research your areas of interest to find the right major for you (remember if you are interested in a variety of NRE majors, we have an undeclared option, NRE undeclared). See the list of NRE departments, majors and minors.

2. Obtain an application for undergraduate admission.

3. A personal statement, achievement tests, and letters of recommendation are not required but can strengthen an application. You have the opportunity to describe any personal circumstances or academic experiences whether positive or negative that you feel are important for the University to know about you.

4. Prepare and submit your application by the deadlines. Freshman should submit the application and fee to your guidance counselor. Please include these with your application and do not send them under separate cover. Your guidance counselor will need to enclose an official transcript of your grades, levels of courses, weighted class rank, SAT/ACT scores, and optional letters of reference. Applications must include the first set of senior grades.

5. Make sure you have taken the SATs or ACTs on or before the test date in January of your senior year in. Do not wait for your senior SAT/ACT results before applying: the Admissions Office will file the SAT/ACTs with your application when they are received. Have the Educational Testing Service send your official SAT/ACT scores to the University if they are not included with your transcript. The University of Massachusetts Amherst College Board (CEEB) number is 3917.

6. If you are not a native speaker of English consider taking the TOEFL. While not required it is highly recommended. Please read the information and requirements for applicants who are not native speakers of English in the admission application.

7. Apply for financial aid by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 15.