Our Mission:

The Office of Parent Services is dedicated to helping families with their transition to the university. Our office is here to answer questions, provide timely information and updates, and assist parents, families, and guardians with questions or concerns. 

We provide parents and families with:

• An E-Newsletter about timely issues, campus happenings, important dates, and tips.
• A helpful, knowledgeable staff, to respond to your phone call or email.
• A place to contact when you don't know where to go.
• Events such as Parents and Family Orientation and Family Weekend.
• The UMass Amherst Parents Facebook page.

Our Staff:

Rose Boulay, Assistant Director

Elizabeth Conniff, Assistant Director

Laura Bourque, New Student Transitions Coordinator

Breda Paton, Office Manager

Terry Bartus, Business Manager

Pallavi Bandalli, Clerical Assistant