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.
These UMass seniors are ready to make their mark. As they reflect on their time at the Commonwealth’s flagship campus, they share honest insights and advice for those beginning the journey.
One common theme? UMass is what you make of it, so try everything. Say yes!
Commencement 2025
Join us in celebrating this milestone event that brings together our accomplished graduates with faculty, family, and friends.
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.
This is your moment.
This is your opportunity.
This is UMass.
By the Numbers
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Faculty Members
Alumni Worldwide
U.S. News & World Report Ranking Among 225 Top National Public Universities
Best Value Colleges (Public), The Princeton Review
Best Campus Food, The Princeton Review
This year’s 10 undergraduate recipients of the 21st Century Leaders Award were chosen in recognition of their strong academic records and exemplary achievements. They also further distinguished themselves through intellectual accomplishments and will be recognized for the prestige and honor they bring to the University of Massachusetts Amherst, both as undergraduates and as alumni joining the larger community.
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.
Through Global Launch, entering UMass Amherst students can start their college journey by studying abroad for a semester and gaining an immersive, international experience.
News and Events
More than 20,000 attendees are expected to gather to witness the conferment of degrees to nearly 6,200 undergraduates at McGuirk Stadium Friday evening and nearly 2,900 graduate students will be honored at master’s and doctoral ceremonies during three days of celebration May 16-18.
The alumnus will share his multifaceted creative journey with more than 5,000 graduating students and their guests at the evening ceremony on May 16.
Cheers, applause and joy filled the air on May 6, as 198 people took the Oath of Allegiance and became U.S. citizens at a ceremony hosted by UMass and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences in Bowker Auditorium.
Researchers call for industry standards in the unregulated at-home water testing kit market.
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.