Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I go for a tour?
Tours leave from the Robsham Memorial Visitors Center. For more information, call (413) 545-4237.
When are the tours?
Weekdays
Monday through Friday tours are at 11:00 am,
1:30 pm, and 2:30 pm
Weekends
Saturday tours are at 11:00 am and
1:30 pm
Please use the "Visit Campus" link on the left to access the current tour schedule.
Feel free to call the Visitors Center if you have additional questions, (413) 545-0306.
How can I meet with a Student Admissions Representative?
Contact the Visitors Center at (413) 545-0306 to schedule an informal, non-evaluative interview with a Student Admissions Representative. The 15-minute interviews are held Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Where do I park for campus tours?
Please temporarily park in the 15 minute spots behind the Visitors Center. If you are attending a campus tour or Admissions Information Session, please bring your license plate information into the Visitors Center to obtain a parking pass. The receptionist at the front desk will issue a parking pass to you, and direct you to the appropriate parking lot.
What is the application deadline for Admissions?
Please visit Undergraduate Admissions - Meet the Deadlines.
What do I need to be admitted to UMass Amherst?
Please visit Undergraduate Admissions - Freshman Requirements.
Can you give me a note verifying I visited UMass Amherst?
Campus visit verifications are available to prospective students participating in Campus Tours, Admission Information Sessions, and Student Admissions Representative interviews at the Robsham Memorial Visitors Center following a prospective student’s participation in a tour, information session or interview.
How many students attend UMass Amherst?
At UMass Amherst you will find 20,539 undergraduates including 4,144 first year students, 1,183 transfer students, and 3,880 out-of-state students from 50 states and 255 international students from 70 countries.
Is housing guaranteed? Do I have to live on campus?
On campus housing is required for freshmen. For more information, visit Residency Requirements.
What does it cost to attend UMass Amherst?
Information on cost and financial aid can be found in Undergraduate Admissions Facts and Figures.

