At UMass Amherst, we seek to answer new questions, challenge old conventions, and build a world where all of us—regardless of background—have the freedom to be ourselves.
Get a behind-the-scenes look into how the UMass Minuteman Marching Band—known as the “Power and Class of New England"—prepares to represent Massachusetts during a thrilling performance in New York City’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
At UMass Amherst, we welcome you to join our diverse, inclusive community of dreamers, innovators, creators, and doers. Find out how you can explore your interests and build skills to make your mark on the world with a UMass education.
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Student tour guides are experts on the UMass campus and community. Here, they share their experiences at UMass Amherst, exploring what a typical day on campus looks like, the academic achievements they are most proud of, and more.
EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMS
With 110 undergraduate majors and 127 graduate programs offered on campus and online, there are hundreds of opportunities to pursue your passion at UMass Amherst. Study on campus or take advantage of a wide array of flexible and innovative learning options.
Launch your career with a UMass Amherst education. Hands-on learning, research, and a strong alumni network prepare our students for success after graduation.
News and Events
The “Power and Class of New England” is marching in the nationally televised event for the first time since 2013.
UMass Amherst has received $3.5 million from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health for the pioneering initiative to support local public health nurses and their health departments in the commonwealth’s 351 cities and towns.
The system effectively uses a “trojan horse” style of nanoparticle to deliver two psoriasis medications.
Climate change is causing a cascade of changes to everything from harvests to flooded basements, but this new research will help us know what to expect.
Get Social With UMass
Want a window into daily campus life? Whether you’re a current student, or thinking about attending UMass, or want to reminisce about days past, check out our social media channels.
The University Relations Social Media Team is the official voice of UMass Amherst on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and more. In addition, we share videos on your YouTube and UMass video gallery. On these channels, you’ll find stories of engagement and activism, academic excellence, remarkable research and the many ways we are pioneers, builders and unconventional doers.