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Campus Tours & Info Sessions
UMass Amherst Undergraduate Admissions offers in-person campus tours and first-year admissions information sessions throughout the week. Our tours and information sessions offer students and families the opportunity to learn more about life at UMass Amherst and our first-year application process.
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We can't wait to meet you! Our student tour guides, admissions counselors, and academic partners are eager to answer your questions and guide you through the admissions process.
Check out our in-person and online events for opportunities where you can interact, ask questions, and learn all about the UMass Amherst experience.
Group Tours
UMass Amherst Undergraduate Admissions offers group tours to high schools, community-based organizations and community colleges that work with students at the 9th-grade level and above.
To request a group tour (10-60 students) for your high school group, community-based organization or community college, please see the schedule linked below. Space is extremely limited, so it is recommended to schedule a group tour well in advance. Groups are also welcome to visit UMass at any time and tour campus on their own.
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Amherst is known as one of the top college towns in North America! The town really has it all, and it will be your home as a UMass Amherst student.
Meet Our Tour Guides
Abby '27 (she/her)
Hometown: Grafton, Massachusetts
Major: Biomedical Engineering, pre-med track
Activities and involvement: Asian American Student Association, UMass Pre-Medical Society, intramural soccer
Favorite food location at UMass: Berkshire Dining Commons
Alec '27 (he/him)
Hometown: Somerville, Massachusetts
Major: Psychology
Activities and involvement: Member of the Commonwealth Honors College, intramural hockey through LUG Sports
Favorite food location at UMass: Easily Roots Café in the Honors College hub. The quesadillas and chicken sandwich are heavenly. Just don’t ask how much money I’ve spent so far…
Ally '24 (she/her)
Hometown: Boxborough, Massachusetts
Double major: Kinesiology and Public Health (Pre-Medical)
Activities and involvement: UMass CHAARG (President), pre-medical peer advisor, patient care technician at Emerson Hospital, teaching assistant in Kinesiology,
Why I chose UMass: I chose UMass Amherst because it is the best of both worlds. Here I am able to create my own small-school feel while also being part of a larger community at a world-class university. There are so many resources available to me as a student, and every faculty member I have come across is supportive and wants me to succeed. I switched majors three times in just one semester, and UMass made that process seamless and easy, allowing me to explore my interests and learn from other perspectives.
Andrew '25 (he/him)
Hometown: Downingtown, Pennsylvania
Major: Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences
Activities and involvement: Outing Club, National Student Speech-Language & Hearing Club, social media manager Special Olympics club, vice president Cycling and Sustainability Club, and intramural soccer team
Anika '26 (she/her)
Hometown: Franklin, Massachusetts
Major: Informatics on the Data Science track
Minor: Business
Activities: South Asian Students Association, UMass Jazba, Commonwealth Honors College, Undergraduate Course Assistant in CICS
Favorite food on campus: My favorite food on campus has to be the People’s Market bagels in the student union. The bagels and cream cheese are always fresh and tasty!
Anna '27 (she/her)
Hometown: Lexington, Massachusetts
Double major: Theater and Economics
Activities and involvement: Commonwealth Honors College, UMass Theatre Guild, UMass Theatre Department
UMass hidden gem: The garden outside Frank is one of my favorite places to visit on a beautiful day. Whether I take a walk through the rows of plants or sit and read a book on one of the benches, it never fails to put me at ease and is always a great way for me to reconnect with nature.
Annabelle '25 (she/her)
Hometown: Oak Ridge, New Jersey
Major: Biology Minors: Biochemistry and Business
Activities and involvement: Chaarg, TA, peer-led organic chemistry tutor, Polish Cultural Club, UMass Dining Ambassador
Why I chose UMass: I chose UMass because of the Exploratory Track offered, where I was able explore different classes in the STEM realm and find a track that best fit what I was looking for in a career!
Bella ‘24 (she/her)
Hometown: Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts
Double major: Journalism and Psychology
Activities and involvement: HER Campus, ACE MV advisory board member, local mental health advocate
Favorite food in the dining commons: My favorite food on campus is the paradise sushi roll from Blue Wall!
Bella '25 (she/her)
Hometown: Pembroke, Massachusetts
Major: Marketing
Activities and involvement: Commonwealth Honors College, UMass Women in Business Co-director of Professional Events
Why I chose UMass: I chose UMass because of the extensive support and resources that the university has to offer. I have never once felt under-advised and have always had someone to turn to when I needed guidance. Additionally, UMass offers numerous opportunities for students to thrive, including various clubs, organizations, and support groups on campus.
Ben '24 (he/him)
Hometown: Natick, Massachusetts
Major: Theater
Activities and involvement: UMass Theater Guild, Club Gymnastics, UMass Mystery, UMass Lettuce Club, Intramural Co-Ed Flag Football
UMass hidden gem: The Durfee greenhouse is beautiful all year round. From the tropical plants to the koi fish, it’s such a serene place to study.
Briana '24 (she/her)
Hometown: Medford, Massachusetts
Major: Operations & Information Management and Psychology
Minor: Information Technology
Activities and involvement: OIM Club, Women in Business, Intramural Volleyball
Favorite food location at UMass: Carney Café in the Isenberg Hub
Celia '26 (she/her)
Hometown: Acton, Maine
Major: Legal Studies
Minors: Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Certificate: Reproductive Health and Reproductive Justice
Activities and involvement: Club Swimming, Triathlon Club, Commonwealth Honors College, Pre-Law Club, Legal Studies Undergraduate Board, SBS Rise Mentor
Favorite food location at UMass: I love the wraps at Whitmore Café, a perfect hidden gem in the center of campus!
Why I Chose UMass: As a transfer student, I was yearning for a school where I could find a strong community for my major, explore more extracurricular activities, continue swimming, and where I could meet someone new every single day. UMass has surpassed every expectation I had, and I have made so many amazing friendships with my peers and professors while also being the absolute happiest version of myself.
Chris '24 (he/him)
Hometown: Winthrop, Massachusetts
Double major: Marketing and Journalism
Activities and involvement: Social media manager Excel Ninja, writer for Amherst Wire, podcast host, club lacrosse
Favorite food at one of the dining commons: Hampshire Dining Commons honey-glazed salmon
Christian '25 (he/him)
Hometown: Charlton, Massachusetts
Major: Finance
Activities and involvement: Delta Sigma Pi Fundraising Chair, Intramural Soccer
UMass hidden gem: The rooftop on the Design Building is one of the best spots on campus a lot of people don’t know about!
Colby '26 (he/him)
Hometown: Bourne, Massachusetts
Major: Electrical Engineering
Activities and involvement: WMUA radio, UMass Wind Energy Club, UMass Outing Club, intramural sports
Why I chose UMass: I chose to go to UMass because of their top-ranked engineering programs, and how that gives me a smaller, niche community to interact with within the large and diverse campus as a whole. There are so many ways to find your groups while at UMass, but it’s great having the resources of a bigger school. You can really get the best of both worlds at UMass!
Colin ‘24 (he/him)
Hometown: Grafton, Massachusetts
Major: Biology on the Pre-Physician Assistant Track
Minor: Spanish
Activities and involvement: Research assistant in the Downes Lab, Pre-Physician Assistant Club, teaching assistant for Honors Introductory Biology, Intramural Sports, BioTAP RAP, Commonwealth Honors College
UMass hidden gem: If you stand on the Morrill Science Center bridge as the sun is setting, you get a beautiful unobstructed view of the center of campus with a classic UMass sunset in the background. It makes for some great pictures!
Daniela '24 (she/her)
Hometown: Bronx, New York
Major: Kinesiology on a Physical Therapy Track
Minor: Psychology
Certificate: Medical Humanities
Activities and involvement: Kinesiology Club, Association of Women in STEM
UMass hidden gem: I think a UMass hidden gem is the rooftop courtyard in the John W. Olver Design Building! It is such a beautiful and peaceful place to study or even just spend some time with your friends!
Danish '26 (he/him)
Hometown: Belchertown, Massachusetts
Double major: Economics and Public Health on the Pre-Med Track
Activities: Commonwealth Honors College, TA for SPHHS 150, research assistant in Skouta Lab, events coordinator for Pakistani Students Organization, HEART intern
Favorite food from the dining commons: Mediterranean wrap with lamb from Tavola.
David '25 (he/him)
Hometown: Agawam, Massachusetts
Double major: Biochemistry and Psychology
Activities and involvement: Commonwealth Honors College, club swim team, Ski and Board Club, lifeguard with Campus Recreation
Why I chose UMass: UMass was the perfect combination of great academics, great food, low cost, and a vibrant community. There is truly an exciting, fun, and enthusiastic energy at UMass that the students and staff all create. I really enjoy the amount of events, activities, and resources that are offered to students on campus, and even in the surrounding area. There is always something to do, and new things to experience.
Dilan '24 (he/him)
Hometown: Burlington, Massachusetts
Double major: Economics and Political Science
Minor: Math and French
Activities and involvement: Commonwealth Honors College, student-assistant coordinator of co-curricular events and programs for the Honors College, Commonwealth Honors College Student Advisory Board, undergraduate research assistant in the Department of Resource Economics, UMass Minuteman Marching Band, UMass Pep Band (Hoop and Ice Band), SBS in D.C.
UMass hidden gem: The marching band practice fields are where I spend most of my fall semesters, and I couldn’t love them any more. All semester long, you are guaranteed to witness the most stunning sunsets over the fields during every single rehearsal. Even when cold weather makes your instrument freeze to your lips, or rain makes the grass into a slip-and-slide, the stunning sunsets will always melt your woes and warm your soul.
Divya '25 (she/her)
Hometown: Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
Double major: Microbiology and Human Pathophysiology (BDIC)
Activities and involvement: UMass Jazba, South Asian Students Association, Hack(H)er413, Pre-Medical Society, Early Academic Development Lab
Favorite UMass food: My favorite food on campus is the zesty orange chicken from Frank Grab and Go!! It’s the perfect quick lunch to eat and will always hit the spot. Also great to grab if you want to sit outside and eat lunch on a sunny UMass day!
Drew '25 (he/him)
Hometown: Uxbridge, Massachusetts
Major: Environmental Science
Activities: Commonwealth Honors College, undergraduate research assistant in the Stockbridge School of Agriculture, EnviSci peer advisor, gallery attendant for the Student Union Art Gallery, UMass Dynamics Acappella, Forestry Club
UMass hidden gem: The outdoor areas around Central and Orchard Hill Residential Areas. I would consider the Durfee Conservatory a must-visit when at UMass, but the gardens and orchards surrounding the greenhouses are just as beautiful. The rhododendron garden across the street is also a great place to check out, especially because you can find some trees and shrubs that make up UMass’s arboretum. Lastly, Prexy’s Ridge is the only old-growth forest in Massachusetts found on a college campus and has awesome trails to explore.
Eli '25 (he/him)
Hometown: Alameda, California
Double major: Sport Management and Marketing
Activities and involvement: McCormack Student Leaders Club (MSL), RAP resident as a freshman, intramural sports
Why did you choose UMass?: I chose UMass for a wide range of reasons, but the biggest reason I chose it was to have the opportunity to be a part of the most prestigious and best Sport Management department in the country. After taking part in the summer program that the department puts on every year, I knew I wanted to be in the McCormack Department for my undergraduate years. Two tour guides who also are Sport Management majors were kind enough to talk to me before I officially made my college decision and their enthusiasm about the department, the tour guide job, and UMass as a whole solidified my choice to come to UMass.
Elise '27 (she/her)
Hometown: Andover, Massachusetts
Major: Marketing
Activities and involvement: UMass Alpine ski team, Women in Business, Marketing Club, AdLab
Favorite food at one of the dining commons: Moose tracks ice cream at Frank
Elizabeth ‘25 (she/her)
Hometown: Braintree, Massachusetts
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Activities: UMass Minuteman Marching Band, Pep Band, Spring Color Guard
Favorite food on campus: Sweets ‘n' More is one of my favorite student-run businesses on campus. All of their ice cream shakes are named after current students working there, and my friend Lee’s shake, called the Lee’s a Little Fruity, is my absolute favorite. It’s made with raspberry sorbet, strawberry ice cream, and maraschino cherries!
Ella '26 (she/her)
Hometown: Arlington, Massachusetts
Double major: Psychology and Community Education & Social Change
Activities and involvement: Commonwealth Honors College, Habitat for Humanity, CHAARG, Outing Club, intramural sports
Why I chose UMass: I chose the University of Massachusetts Amherst for the affordable tuition, their high ranking as a public university, the large student population, and access to a large university's resources. My acceptance to the Commonwealth Honors College is another reason that I chose UMass, with its tight-knit community and smaller class sizes. UMass has something for everyone, and I truly couldn’t be happier with my decision to come here.
Emerson '26 (she/her)
Hometown: Westborough, Massachusetts
Major: Psychology with a certificate in Criminal Justice
Activities and involvement: Residential Service Desk (RSD), UMass Transfer Residential Academic Program (Rap), Best Buddies club, Criminal Justice Club, intramural field hockey, basketball, volleyball, and co-ed flag football
Favorite food location at UMass: My favorite dining hall at UMass is Hampshire Dining Commons, or more commonly known as Hamp! I love the layout of Hamp, the variety of food choices, and the huge open windows that overlook the Southwest horseshoe. Not to mention, they have the absolute best oat-ly self serve ice cream for the perfect sweet treat after a well-balanced meal. I always put chocolate sprinkles, caramel sauce, coconut flakes, and crushed up Butterfinger candy pieces on my oat-ly…wow I am hungry now!
Emily '24 (she/her)
Hometown: Haverhill, Massachusetts
Major: Early Childhood Education
Minor: Spanish
Favorite food from the dining commons: My favorite food at UMass are the mint chocolate brownies that you can find at any of the four award-winning dining halls! They are so chocolatey and they go great with the homemade vanilla ice cream.
Emily '26 (she/her)
Hometown: Winthrop, Massachusetts
Major: Nutrition Minor: Kinesiology
Activities and involvement: Nutrition Club
Favorite food at one of the dining commons: The chicken teriyaki sushi from Worcester commons is the best thing ever! The chicken and sushi combo is the best of both worlds!
Emma '25 (she/her)
Hometown: Berkley, Massachusetts
Major: Operations and Information Management
Minor: Information Technology
Activities and involvement: Delta Sigma Pi, 180 Degrees Consulting
UMass hidden gem: The courtyard area in the Commonwealth Honors College residential area is a great place to enjoy a sunny spring day or watch a great sunset over the rec fields!
Fayobomi (Fayo) '24 (she/her)
Hometown: Ondo State, Nigeria
Double major: Marketing and Communications Minor: Psychology
Activities and involvement: Admissions diversity fellow, teaching assistant, peer advisor, peer mentor, SoulTV
Favorite UMass food: Harvest has my heart.
Fiona '25 (she/her)
Hometown: Quincy, Massachusetts
Major: Kinesiology
Activities and involvement: The Body Shop on campus, physical therapist aide and personal trainer off campus
Why I chose UMass: I chose UMass because despite how big and intimidating the size of the school may be, the environment and community felt so welcoming and so easy to find my place in! I transferred here from a much smaller school but the liveliness of the campus and extensive opportunities for involvement made the large campus and thousands of students so much easier to navigate. Something that has always stood out to me was how welcoming and kind the entire community at UMass is, both staff and students. This is something that truly can make or break a college experience — for me here at UMass, it made it! Beyond this the classes specifically for my major, kinesiology, were very extensive for several career path outcomes and had exactly what I was looking for! Academic-wise, the transfer process was seamless making my transfer process easier than I ever expected!
Gavin '25 (he/him)
Hometown: Belford, New Jersey
Double major: Geography (GIST) and Sustainable Community Development
Activities and involvement: Commonwealth Honors College student ambassador, International Scholars Program, New Student Orientation and Transitions Office, Student Alumni Association, intramural soccer and volleyball, Jewish Student Union (JewMass)
Favorite UMass tradition/event: My favorite UMass Tradition is the Commencement Ball. Every May, senior students are able to attend this formal gala in the Mullins Center to celebrate the success of their undergraduate journey. It is like prom, but for college students! As a member of the Student Alumni Association, I was able to help plan and decorate for this highly anticipated event during my first year at UMass! It was extremely rewarding seeing the final product of my club’s hard work.
Giorgia '27 (she/her)
Hometown: Milan, Italy
Major: Animal Science
Minor: Art History
Activities and involvement: Animal Science/Pre-vet club, Animal Science RAP
Favorite food at one of the dining commons: My favorite food here at UMASS is the chocolate chip banana bread. It can be found in all of the cafes on campus and on special occasions in the dining halls. It is the perfect snack during a study break or in the morning, especially if paired with coffee. It just never disappoints.
Hunter '26 (she/her)
Hometown: Holyoke, Massachusetts
Major: Operations & Information Management
Activities and involvement: Commonwealth Honors College, Women in Business, Isenberg Global Citizens, American Hotel & Lodging Association
Favorite food at one of the dining commons: The pickle slices at the Hampshire Dining Commons sandwich station!
Ilana '25 (she/her)
Hometown: Watertown, Massachusetts
Double major: Dual degree in BDIC (Concentration: Environmental Microbiology) and Portuguese
Activities and involvement: Commonwealth Honors College, president of UMass Club Swimming, RecWell employee, undergraduate researcher in Molecular Microbial Ecology Lab, permaculture garden volunteer
Favorite food at one of the dining commons: My favorite food from the dining commons is the Japanese Curry Chicken Tonkatsu, or as I refer to it, Japanese yummy yummy. Every Wednesday night after swim practice, you’ll find my teammates and I in the dining hall with ‘Japanese yummy yummy’ bowls cluttering our table.
Indira '26 (she/her)
Hometown: New York, New York
Double major: Legal Studies and Environmental Refugee Displacement (BDIC)
Activities and involvement: Commonwealth Honors College, UMass Minuteman Marching Band, intramural soccer, volunteer work at Not Bread Alone Soup Kitchen (CESL Program)
UMass hidden gem: Definitely the courtyard behind Thompson Hall facing the Campus Center Parking Garage. It’s a great outdoor study space that’s tucked away from the main campus walkway just enough that it’s the perfect environment to concentrate in. In the spring, the cherry trees in the courtyard bloom, and you can tuck yourself up underneath the petals on a lawn chair and just relax. I highly recommend!
Isabella '24 (she/her)
Hometown: Scottsdale, Arizona
Double major: Public Health and Spanish
Activities and involvement: Greek Life, Public Health Club, study abroad (Salamanca, Spain), Student Nurses Association, intramural sports, teaching assistant
Why I chose UMass: I am a firm believer that you can truly only live AND experience a college town once in your life, and that is when you are in college! The Amherst area is not only home to UMass Amherst but also four other colleges, bringing a lot of opportunities, perspectives, and fun!
Ishaan '26 (he/him)
Hometown: New Delhi, India
Double major: Economics and Psychology Minor: IT
Activities and involvement: Student Government Association (SGA), Sikh Students Association, 180 Degrees Consulting, SBS Pathways Center, Implicit Social Cognition Lab
UMass Hidden Gem: The hill in Orchard Hill makes for an awesome hangout spot to watch sunsets and have picnics on warmer days and for sledding on snow days! I so wish I had discovered it sooner while I was living in the area.
Isoiza '24 (he/him)
Hometown: Silver Spring, Maryland
Major: Sport Management
Minor: Economics
Activities and involvement: Member of Commonwealth Honors College, coach of UMass women's club basketball team, scout team for UMass varsity basketball team.
Favorite food location at UMass: Worcester Dining Commons.
Jibrael '25 (he/him)
Hometown: North Bergen, New Jersey
Major: Sport Management
Activities and involvement: Association of Diversity in Sport, McCormack Sport and Analytics, Laboratory for Inclusion and Diversity in Sport, mentee for the Boston Celtics for Corporate Partnerships
Why I chose UMass: I chose UMass because they wanted me for me, and they accepted what I did inside and outside of the classroom! I am really glad I ended up coming here!
JC '25 (he/him)
Hometown: Dartmouth, Massachusetts
Major: Operations & Information Management
Activities and involvement: Head of public relations at the Massachusetts Daily Collegian, Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society, Diversity in Psychology Club
Favorite food at the dining commons: Frank stir fry with chicken and noodles, a little spicy and extra flavor
Julia '27 (she/her)
Hometown: Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Double major: Biology and Spanish
Activities and involvement: Pre-Medical Society, Genetics Club, Spanish department weekly Sobremesa
Favorite food at one of the dining commons: The pho noodle soup is by far my favorite meal on campus! You can add in a bunch of different things, but I always add tofu, scallions, cilantro, and a lime wedge!
Kaitlyn '24 (she/her)
Hometown: Grafton, Massachusetts
Major: Nursing
Activities and involvement: Chi Omega, Student Nurses’ Association, Hampshire Medical Reserve Corps, Ski & Board Club, UMass Dance Marathon
UMass hidden gem: My favorite spot on campus is the Durfee Conservatory! It is a gorgeous greenhouse with its own koi pond. In between classes, I like to stop by for some peace and quiet to get away from the hustle and bustle of UMass.
Kelly '26 (she/her)
Hometown: Natick, Massachusetts
Major: Psychology with a Neuroscience Concentration
Minor: Business
Activities and involvement: Club Gymnastics, Ski and Board club, Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority
UMass hidden gem: Argo tea next to Berkshire!
Kelly '26 (she/her)
Hometown: North Reading, Massachusetts
Major: Psychology
Minor: Math
Activities and involvement: UMass Ski and Board Club, UMass Outing Club, intramural flag football
Favorite UMass tradition/event: My favorite UMass tradition has to be the opening game at the Mullins Center for the hockey season. There is so much school spirit and watching the game is a lot of fun!
Kendall '26 (they/she)
Hometown: Beverly, Massachusetts
Major: Geography
Minor: History
Activities and involvement: Geoscience Club, UMass Democrats, Film Discussion Club, intramural flag football
Favorite food at one of the dining commons: Garlic. Knots. They have them at all the dining halls from time to time, but my favorite way to have them is from Worcester Grab N’ Go on Fridays with chicken broccoli alfredo.
Kyle '24 (he/him)
Hometown: Taunton, Massachusetts
Major: Operations & Information Management
Minor: Sociology
Activities: OIM Club, Marketing Club, Real Estate Club, intramural sports
Favorite UMass food: My go-to UMass lunch is a buffalo chicken grilled cheese from the Carney Café in Isenberg! It’s the perfect quick meal between class times.
Lizzie ‘25 (she/her)
Hometown: East Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Double Major: Linguistics and Communication Disorders
Activities and involvement: Commonwealth Honors College, Period Movement, UMass Permaculture Initiative, Outing Club
UMass hidden gem: Greeno Sub Shop! Located in the basement of Greenough Hall in Central Residential Area, Greeno Sub Shop makes the best grilled cheese sandwich at UMass. Along with Greeno, UMass has a number of completely student run businesses, all of which serve amazing food and are run by your peers (which makes it that much cooler). The menu and atmosphere of Greeno is just the best, and is 100% worth walking up the hill for.
Mackenzie '24 (she/her)
Hometown: Worcester, Massachusetts
Major: Psychology
Minor: Education
Activities and involvement: Chair of Outreach and Development in the Student Government Association
Favorite food location at UMass: People’s Market
Maddie '25 (she/her)
Hometown: Rehoboth, Massachusetts
Double Major: Art and Education
Minor: Art History
Activities and involvement: Art Club, Museum Club, Crochet Club, Ski Club, Outing Club, House Council
Favorite food location at UMass: My favorite food location at Umass is Sweets & More. I go there almost every week and I love supporting them since they are a student-run business. Sweets & More always has new and different themed foods based on holidays or what is happening on campus, and I always get excited to see what new desserts they have each month. My favorite things to get are the shamrock shake for St. Patrick's Day and the caramel apples for Halloween.
Mary '24 (she/her)
Hometown: Mattapoisett, Massachusetts
Double major: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and Management
Activities and involvement: Special Olympics club, Club Lacrosse, Commonwealth Honors College, Women in Business, Intramural everything
Favorite food location at UMass: My favorite food location is the Greeno Sub shop, one of our student run co-ops on campus where you are guaranteed to get a delicious and creative sandwich served to you with a smile. They’re always coming up with new menu items and I love it.
Myleigh '26 (she/her)
Hometown: Williston, Vermont
Major: Psychology, Neuroscience Track
Minor: Biology and Certificate in DDHS
Activities and involvement: The Navigators, Habitat for Humanity, NSSLHA, intramural volleyball, and I’m a research assistant in a neuroscience lab on campus.
Favorite food location at UMass: Franklin Dining Commons!!!
Naicha '24 (she/her)
Hometown: Taunton, Massachusetts
Major: Psychology, Neuroscience Track
Activities and Involvement: STEM ambassador program
Favorite UMass event: UMass Blackout Cookout is a great way for different, diverse communities to come together and showcase cultural dances, songs, foods, etc. and celebrate heritage and each other’s uniqueness on a bigger scale.
Natalie '26 (she/her)
Hometown: Salem, Massachusetts
Double major: Psychology, and Criminology & Law
Activities and involvement: Communities Against Cancer Club, Students to End Alzheimer’s Disease Club, Special Olympics (Young Athletes Program), Criminology Club, Neuroscience Club, Forsythe Grange Mentoring Program, SPACE Program
Favorite food at one of the dining commons: Cookies & cream frozen yogurt with Oreo topping!
Ria '25 (she/her)
Hometown: Elmsford, New York
Major: Psychology and Economics
Minor: Business
Activities and involvement: Economics Club, Girl Up, American Red Cross Club, UMass South Asian Students Association, Resident Assistant
Why I chose UMass: The main reason I chose UMass was because the campus is just so beautiful. Whenever I feel stressed about school, or just want some fresh air, I always go and sit by the pond. I also love visiting the Durfee Conservatory and watching the koi fish swim around. The atmosphere and environment at UMass is extremely refreshing and I’m so glad I chose to come here!
RJ '25 (he/him)
Hometown: Mount Laurel, New Jersey
Major: Operations & Information Management
Certificate: Data Analytics
Activities and involvement: WMUA, Marketing Club, Outing Club, Ski and Board Club
Favorite UMass food: Teriyaki chicken bowls from Hamp!
Sabrina '25 (she/her)
Hometown: Newton, Massachusetts
Double major: History and Economics
Activities and involvement: Women’s club volleyball, Student Government Association, Resident Assistant
Favorite food location at UMass: My favorite food location is Tavola in Blue Wall. I’m there at least three times a week to get a falafel or chicken wrap (and always with extra tzatziki).
Sage '26 (she/her)
Hometown: Rowley, Massachusetts
Double major: Sociology and Psychology
Activities and involvement: Acapella and intramural sports
Why I chose UMass: I chose to transfer to UMass because of the welcoming environment and the overwhelming amount of groups to join, and activities to participate in. I love meeting new people every day and discovering new gems of campus.
Sam '25 (she/her)
Hometown: Ipswich, Massachusetts
Major: Nursing
Activities and involvement: Student Nursing Association (SNA), Student Nurse Ambassador, CHC, Intramural Volleyball
Favorite food at UMass: The chicken teriyaki sushi from Hampshire Dining Commons is my favorite! I don’t like seafood, and I like the chicken so much that I usually ask for some on the side too.
Sara '27 (she/her)
Hometown: Seattle, Washington
Double major: Political Science and Sociology; certificate in Criminology and the Criminal Justice System
Activities and involvement: Intramural volleyball, Legal Studies Club
Favorite food at one of the dining commons: Spicy tuna roll from Berk
Scotty '25 (he/him)
Hometown: Boston, Massachusetts
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Activities and involvement: American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Supermileage Vehicle Team (SMV)
Favorite food at one of the dining commons: Waffles and hard ice cream at Franklin Dining Commons
Shyla '26 (she/her)
Hometown: Orange, Massachusetts
Major: Kinesiology on Pre-Physical Therapy Track
Activities and involvement: Treasurer and competitive dancer - Ballroom Dance Team, Programming Board
UMass hidden gem: The courtyard between Linden and Maple House. Love studying outside when its nice out and it's usually super quiet
Silas '26 (he/him)
Hometown: Topsfield, Massachusetts
Major: Political Science
Activities and involvement: Cru, Club Tennis, 91.1 WMUA Amherst, Outings Club, and intramural soccer, flag football, basketball, and volleyball
UMass hidden gem: The Post & Bean Café in the Olver Design Building is one of my favorite places to study! It has tons of big windows, really great architecture, and faces west, so it’s a great place to see the sunset! Every time I’m there, I grab a latte and set up by the window to grind out my homework. Definitely check it out if you’re looking for a hidden study spot.
Sophia '24 (she/her)
Hometown: Lexington, Massachusetts
Double major: Computer Science and Psychology
Activities and involvement: UMass Dance Club, UMass Ski and Board (Board Member), WMUA (91.1 FM), Women in Computer Science
UMass hidden gem: Harry Potter themed bathroom, but you have to find it for yourself!
Sophie '25 (she/her)
Hometown: Marblehead, Massachusetts
Double major: Political Science and Journalism
Minor: French
Activities and involvement: Massachusetts Daily Collegian Staff Writer, WMUA 91.1 DJ, UMass Women into Leadership Fellow, Resident Assistant
Favorite food at one of the dining commons: Stir fry and cookies & cream frozen yogurt at Berkshire Dining Commons makes for the perfect meal!
Tamara '25 (she/her)
Hometown: Beirut, Lebanon
Major: Exploratory Track in the College of Natural Sciences
Activities and involvement: Arab Cultural Association; Center for Education, Policy, and Advocacy; research
UMass hidden gem: Morrill Science center has an amazing hidden crystal exhibit that I always visit after class.
Taylor '27 (she/her)
Hometown: Stamford, Connecticut
Double major: Studio Art and English
Activities and involvement: College of Humanities and Fine Arts (HFA) Student Leadership Group, Hillel, Local Mojo, Art Club, Criminology Club, UDems
Why I chose UMass: I feel supported as a humanities major at UMass. The College of Humanities and Fine Arts (HFA) has many resources for students to take advantage of. The HFA community is one that I cherish and am proud to be a part of!
Ty '26 (he/him)
Hometown: Sheffield, Massachusetts
Major: English
Minor: Education
Activities and involvement: Theater electrician
Favorite food location at UMass: Sweets 'n' More is my favorite place on campus to grab food. They have breakfast food in the evening and I can go there with friends and grab themed milkshakes and hash browns.
Uma '26 (she/her)
Hometown: Caldwell, New Jersey
Double major: Psychology and BDIC (behavioral economics)
Activities and involvement: Commonwealth Honors College, Student Alumni Association (student ambassador and recruitment coordinator), iCons, Isenberg Undergraduate Consulting Group (junior analyst)
Favorite food at the dining commons: Mac ‘n’ cheese with buffalo tenders at Worcester grab ‘n’ go every Monday! Monday Mac is literally built into my calendar because of how much I love it and look forward to it!
Valeria '27 (she/her)
Hometown: Billerica, Massachusetts
Double major: Political Science and Economics
Minor: Psychology
Activities and involvement: Apart from being a tour guide, I am a Senator, Chair of the Rules and Ethics Subcommittee, and sit in on the Administrative Affairs Committee for the Student Government Association. I am also a member of the Commonwealth Honors College and part of a RAP (Residential Academic Program).
Favorite UMass tradition/event: My favorite UMass Event is supporting our Division 1 sports teams. Whether it’s attending the Football tailgates, Basketball, or Hockey games, UMass never fails to provide you with a sense of community through these exciting games. Our competitive program and exceptional school spirit make attending these events one of the best parts of my experience.
Vandana '24 (she/her)
Hometown: Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
Double Major: Economics and Math
Minor: Computer Science
Activities and involvement: UMass Red Club, Smart Woman Securities, Girls Who Invest, and more!
Favorite food location at UMass: My favorite food on campus is the Tavola falafel wrap. It’s so refreshing and delicious!
Willa '26 (she/her)
Hometown: Annapolis, Maryland
Double major: Communications and Journalism
Activities and involvement: UMass Ski and Board Club, Dance Club, Yoga Club
Favorite UMass tradition/event: Guac week
Yasmine '26 (she/her)
Hometown: Woburn, Massachusetts
Double major: Public Health and Public Policy
Minor: Arabic
Activities and involvement: Arab Cultural Association (E-Board), Muslim Student Association, Pakistani Student Organization, Student Government Association, Public Health Club, teaching assistant
Favorite UMass tradition: PSO’s Mock Shaadi is definitely one of my favorite events on campus.
Yusuf' 25 (he/him)
Hometown: Durban, South Africa
Major: Economics Minor: Philosophy
Activities and involvement: Resident assistant, Muslim Students Association, Outing Club, Isenberg Sales Club
UMass hidden gem: A hidden gem I’ve come across during my time at UMass is the Durfee Conservatory, opposite UHS. The conservatory is a serene and warm escape from the hustle and bustle of campus, especially during the winter months. Whether it’s just walking through on my way to class or reading a book next to the koi pond, it’s a great place to unwind.
Zaeem '27 (he/him)
Hometown: Islamabad, Pakistan
Double major: Computer Science and Mathematics in Data Science and Statistics
Activities and involvement: Member of the Pakistani Student Organization, Muslim Student Association, UMass Outing Club, and UMass Cricket Club.
Why I chose UMass: I chose UMass for a multitude of compelling reasons that combined to create an unbeatable experience. UMass has a vibrant and diverse student body, providing an exciting platform to connect with individuals from across the globe, each bringing unique ethnicities and cultures to the mix. Also, the campus is a hub of constant activity, offering endless opportunities to explore, engage, and push myself both academically and socially. Now that I'm here, I couldn't be happier to be a part of this adventure!