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University Without Walls

Admissions & Financial Aid Information Sessions

The UWW Early Care and Education concentration is offered completely online, and more programs are scheduled to be offered online in future semesters. Those living within New England or upstate New York may consider the UWW Health and Human Services concentration which is in a blended format - with some course work being done online and a few meetings on campus.

Admissions & Financial Aid

UWW Application Deadlines for:

  • Fall 2008 semester admission: May 15, 2008
  • Spring 2009 semester admission: October 1, 2008

Step One: Learn about UWW educational opportunities

The first step in applying for admission to the UMass Amherst University Without Walls is to learn all that you need to know about the UWW program and the opportunities to complete your undergraduate degree. Here are the methods for reviewing UWW:

Website Overview of UWW Gain a complete overview of all that UWW offers you on our website, where you will find summaries of key features, programs, requirements, and costs.

On campus information sessions You can sign up for a small group information session with a UMass Amherst UWW representative who will review all the key features of UWW and answer your questions.  These sessions of about 1-1 ½ hours each, are held at UWW, 100 Venture Way, Suite 200, Hadley, MA.

By appointment with a UWW faculty or academic staff member  After reviewing the web site or attending an information session, you may feel the need to discuss your particular circumstances in an individual appointment.  We ask that anyone wishing to sign up for an appointment, first attend an on-campus information session or complete the web overview so that your appointment will be put to the best use. Appointments may be made for in person or on the phone - please indicate which will work best for you.

Step Two: Learn about financial aid opportunities

As matriculated degree students, all UWW students taking at least six credits per semester are eligible to submit an application for financial aid through the University of Massachusetts Amherst Financial Aid Office. Learn more about scholarships, grants, and financial aid.

Step Three: You’re ready to download, complete and submit your application to UWW Click here for information to download an application.

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100 Venture Way, Suite 200 • Hadley, MA 01035 • (413) 545-1378 • uww@uww.umass.edu
University Without Walls • Montague House • 809 No. Pleasant Street • University of Massachusetts • 150 Hicks Way • Amherst, MA 01003 • (413) 545-1378
http://www.umass.edu/uww/