University Without Walls Information Session
Come learn how you can design your own degree program and how you can earn credit for the learning and experience you have done “outside the walls” of UMass Amherst. University Without Walls will provide you with the information you will need to complete a flexible, individually designed Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree, which can be interdisciplinary in nature.
For over 35 years, the University Without Walls (UWW) has offered adult degree programs at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. UWW is geared toward returning students who have life and work experiences, but who have been unable to finish a bachelor’s degree. Over three thousand students have earned degrees through UWW and a large number of those have gone on to earn higher level degrees.
UWW offers courses live on campus in Amherst, online, and in a blended format (some live and some online). In addition to individualized courses of study and a variety of flexible enrollment options, students can develop a portfolio documenting, analyzing, and reflecting on their learning from experience to present for academic credit. UWW also collaborates in educational partnerships with a variety of public and private organizations. One very special characteristic of UWW is that we offer unusually comprehensive and supportive advising for our students as well as prospective students. For a preview of our UWW program features, or to sign up for the information session, please visit the University Without Walls web site.
At the session, a UWW representative will review all the key features of UWW and answer your questions. The session is about 1–1½ hours and is held at the UWW office in Hadley, MA. If you prefer to sign up by telephone rather than online, call (413)545-1378.
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."
Free Parking