COMPLETE LIST of ALL RAPs available for FALL 2008

Review the chart for basic information.

Please go to the individual program pages to learn more about each program:

Program Name
Restrictions
Unique Features
Location(s)
Arts and Humanities RAP
NONE
• Range of Course Choices
Southwest and Central
Bio TAP
NONE

• Students invited to join this program will receive invitations directly from the Biology department
• TAP Seminar taught by faculty
• Upper class Peer Mentors live on the hall with TAP students

Careers in Education RAP
NONE
• Seminar – connect early to the School
of Education
Southwest
Celestial Observations RAP
NONE
• Observe the Night Sky
Orchard Hill
Commonwealth College Honors RAP
Commonwealth College Students ONLY
• Numerous opportunities available
• For all majors and undeclared
• Two honors classes with students you
live with
Orchard Hill and Central
Communication Major RAP
Communication Majors Only
• Intro to Communication classes in the
Fall and Spring semester
• RAP seminar
Southwest
Computer Science Major RAP
Computer Science Majors Only
•  Faculty led RAP seminar.
• Live with students in the program.
Orchard Hill
Culture & Society RAP
NONE
• Range of course choices
Southwest and Orchard Hill
Emerging Scholars RAP
By Invitation ONLY
• By invitation only
• Honors classes
• RAP seminar
• Collaboration between Commonwealth
College and Undergraduate Advising
Southwest
Engineering Majors RAP
Engineering Majors Only
• RAP seminar
• Live with students in the program
Northeast and Orchard Hill
English TAP
NONE
• Students invited to join this program will receive invitations
directly from the English department
• Enrollment in “Literary Studies Seminar” (English 200)
• Get to know faculty in the department

By Invitation ONLY
• By invitation only
• Collaboration between Ernst & Young
and ISOM
Southwest
Fellows RAP
Any ISOM student may apply
• Application Required
• Restricted to ISOM Students
• Choice of Diversity in Business and
International Fellows
Southwest
Undeclared Students Only
• Designed for undeclared students who
are interested in learning about how to match their strengths, interests and goals with the various majors at UMass Amherst
• Includes small classes in the
residential area as well as seats in classes on the main campus
Southwest and Central
Undeclared Students Only
 • Designed for undeclared students who
have an interest in a Business related major or career
• Includes small classes in the
residential area as well as seats in classes on the main campus

Global Oppurtunities RAP
NONE
 • Seminar - learn abut the study abroad
opportunities
NONE
• Includes Medical Ethics class and lab
seats in Main Campus classes
IMPACT!
 Any First-Year student may apply –
See program details
•  Application required
•  Seminar included
•  Community service component
•  Live with students in the program
Southwest & Northeast
Nursing Majors ONLY
• Faculty led Nursing Seminar
• Live with students in the program
Performing & Visual Arts Majors RAP
Music, Dance, Art and Theater Majors ONLY
• For Art, Dance, Theater and Music
majors
• Live with students in the program
Central
Physical Science Majors RAP
Chemistry,Geology & Physics Majors ONLY *
Will open to others during NSO
• For Chemistry, Geology and Physics
Majors
• Faculty led RAP seminar
Orchard Hill
Political Science Majors RAP
Political Science Majors ONLY
• Small introductory class taught in the
residential area.
• RAP seminar
Southwest
Politics Today RAP
NONE
• Focus on upcoming elections! honors
and non-honors students working together.
Orchard Hill
Public Health & Wellness RAP
NONE
• Explore personal, community, and
global health-related issues
Southwest
Psychology Majors RAP
Psychology Majors ONLY
• Small sections of Introduction to
Psychology taught by faculty in the residential area.
• RAP seminar
Southwest
Social Justice RAP
NONE
• Seminar – explore ways to be involved
academically and personally
Southwest
Sustainable Environment RAP
NONE
• Explore ways to incorporate
environmental interests with academic studies
Northeast
Writing & Literature RAP
NONE
• Work closely with students in other
writing related RAPs
Central