Students
A 2000 graduate of UMass Amherst University Without
Walls, Terri Cappucci is the photographer for most of the photos on this
web site, with the exception of individual faculty and staff photos.
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The goal of every UMass Amherst UWW student is to attend graduation one day wearing a cap and gown. Before then, UWW students enjoy a rich and challenging experience with other mature undergraduates, doing research, attending classes, writing papers, and fitting the college experience into busy lives.The links below bring together resources that will make it easier for you, while you work toward earning your degree.
Student Handbook Spring 2010 
The UWW Student Handbook for students in the Individualized Degree Program explains in detail the UMass Amherst UWW program philosophy and policies, with helpful advice aimed specifically at adult learners.
UWW Elementary Licensure Program Student Handbook: This versioin of the handbook is specifically directed toward students in the Elementary Licensure Program
UWW Prior Learning Assessment Handbook: The Prior Learning Assessment Handbook gives a detailed explanation of the format, the process, the criteria for awards, and the fees associated with UWW's assessment of experiential learning for credit.
UWW Forms
All UWW forms can be downloaded. This page also has links to other University of Massachusetts Amherst offices from which you may need forms.
UWW News and Events
Find out what’s going on at UWW. Easy to read listings and reminders, along with UWW articles and features keeping you up to date.
Guide for Faculty
This section of the UWW web site explains the various roles that non-UWW faculty may play over the course of time as you work on your degree. It serves as a resource for faculty and students alike in their collaborative efforts.
UMass Amherst Continuing & Professional Education
All students entering UWW since 2004 have been enrolled through UMass
Amherst Continuing & Professional Education, so you will depend on the
course listings, registration schedules, and other information from this
website.
UMassOnline
This
site UMass system portal will help you access online classes offered by
all University of Massachusetts campuses. UMass Amherst online classes are
listed on this site as well.
University of Massachusetts Amherst Financial Aid Office
This link leads to the section of the UMass Amherst Financial
Aid section specifically for Continuing & Professional Education students,
which includes those in UWW.
SPIRE
On SPIRE you can review your degree status, see your grades, check on your financial aid application status, and search for courses.
Office of Information Technology (OIT)
Besides managing your UMass Amherst e-mail account, OIT can help you
with questions about your online course software, your Udrive, and other
technical concerns. Search their voluminous help files for answers to
baffling computer questions.
Commencement
The University of Massachusetts Amherst maintains a site with all the
critical information graduates and their families will need to know about
the annual May commencement ceremony. Begin checking it in February or
March of the year you expect to graduate.
