UMass Amherst Religious Affairs

Religious Life at UMass Amherst
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University Policies Relating to Religious Observance


Certain policies of the University of Massachusett Amherst are particularly relevant to the religious observance and religious expression of our students, staff, and faculty.

Here are the most important such policies:

Class Absence for Religious Observance

Residential Candle Policy

Holiday Fire Safety Guidelines

Guidelines for Classroom Civility and Respect



Other University policies can be found on the following websites:

UMass Amherst Policies & Procedures

Code of Student Conduct