University Without Walls Information Session
You will learn more about how you can design your own degree program, and how you can earn credit for learning you have done "outside the walls" of the university. We will provide you with the information you need to complete your Bachelor's Degree through the UMass University Without Walls. Offered in Amherst, Springfield and Online. For a preview, please visit the UMass University Without Walls Web site.
The University Without Walls (UWW), founded in 1971, offers adult degree programs at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. UWW gives students an opportunity to earn flexible, individually designed B.A. or B.S. degrees which can be interdisciplinary in nature.
In addition to individualized courses of study and a variety of flexible enrollment options, UWW provides a process by which students can develop an experience-based portfolio to present for academic credit. It also offers unusually comprehensive and supportive advising. Most UWW students have already completed some college work before admission and are eligible for financial aid.
Nearly two thousand students have earned degrees through UWW, and a large number have gone on to earn higher degrees. UWW also collaborates in educational partnerships with a variety of public and private organizations.
Directions & Parking
From the East: (Boston area) via the Massachusetts Turnpike. (I-90) west to Exit 4 (I-91, W. Springfield). I-91 North to Exit 19 (Route 9, Northampton). Bear right (east) on Route 9 and go just over 4 miles to North Maple St. Turn left on North Maple and go about 1/2 mile to Venture Way. (Look for a sign marked "UMass Business Park.") Turn right on Venture Way and take the first right into the parking area for 100 Venture Way where the sign reads "Mass Venture Center."
From the South: Take I-91 north to Exit 19 (Route 9, Northampton). Bear right (east) on Route 9 and go just over 4 miles to North Maple St. Turn left on North Maple and go about 1/2 mile to Venture Way. (Look for a sign marked "UMass Business Park.") Turn right on Venture Way and take the first right into the parking area for 100 Venture Way.
From the West: Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) east to Exit 4 (I-90, West Springfield) I-91 North on I-91 to Exit 19 (Route 9-Northampton). Bear right (east) on Route 9 and go just over 4 miles to North Maple St. Turn left on North Maple and go about 1/2 mile to Venture Way. (Look for a sign marked "UMass Business Park.") Turn right on Venture Way and take the first right into the parking area for 100 Venture Way where the sign reads "Mass Venture Center."
From the North: Take I-91 South to Exit 20 (Northampton). At the end of the ramp go south on Route 5/10 to the first traffic light at Damon Road. Turn left on Damon Road and go under I-91, continuing 1 mile to the first traffic light at Bridge Street (Route 9). Turn left (east) on Route 9 and go just over 4 miles to North Maple St. The Hampshire and Mountain Farms malls will be on your right. Turn left on North Maple and go about 1/2 mile to Venture Way. (Look for a sign marked "UMass Business Park.") Turn right on Venture Way and take the first right into the parking area for 100 Venture Way where the sign reads "Mass Venture Center."
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