Spend the Summer in Amherst!
 
New Students Orientation is Hiring Summer NSO Counselors!

Applications available now through February 10, 2012

What We Do

  • Welcome students and families to UMass
  • Teach new students about academics
  • Give tours & help new students pick housing
  • Gain leadership and...
Student Union Craft Center

The Student Union Craft Center is an educational service and crafts supply store. As a multidisciplinary, socio-educational program, their primary purpose is to enrich student life on campus.  They provide instructional crafts programs in...

Message from the Vice Chancellor

Welcome to the Division of Student Affairs and Campus Life (SACL) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. As student affairs professionals, our work is based on the philosophy of student development. This means we build a total educational environment...

First Year Intelligence

FYi makes a difference in your first year

Campus Pulse

Your gateway to campus activities and involvement opportunities

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 by giving to Student Affairs and Campus Life

Our Students

Advice for Students...from Students

Set priorities EARLY! It's easy to lose focus in the fun and friends. Just set your priorities straight,
get involved in new things on your new campus, but do so in moderation.

Jason Asirifi Civil, Alpha Phi Alpha
Fraternity Incorporated, Class of 2013

UMass Amherst Bike Share Program

The Student Government Association and the Campus Sustainability Initiative are teaming up to implement a new bike share program that will promote healthy...

Members of the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity at UMass Amherst built an accessibility ramp this fall for a family in nearby Leverett. The project is part of ...