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.
At UMass Amherst and across the nation, universities power life-changing research that strengthens America and drives our economy forward. Public investments in research have given you cleaner water, new energy systems, and equal access to education and health care.
Taking place at the start of the Fall 2025 semester, Welcome to the U is a series of immersive opportunities for students to explore UMass Amherst's community, resources, values, and expectations through social events, community building, and leadership opportunities.
Are You Ready?
Step into your future and discover UMass Amherst.
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
Public Research University in New England, Non-Medical School R&D Expenditures
Total Degree Programs
Average Class Size
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
UMass Amherst offers student researchers unparalleled support, top facilities, and opportunities for meaningful, hands-on collaborations with leading faculty, multi-industry companies, and technology clusters in the Greater Boston area and beyond.
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.
In the UMass Amherst chapter of Engineers Without Borders, students use engineering to solve global challenges—and build community along the way.
News and Events
UMass Amherst physicists think we could see such an explosion in the next 10 years—and it would “revolutionize physics and rewrite the history of the universe.”
Clearing forests to build large-scale solar farms can deliver climate benefits, but those gains often come at a cost to nearby homeowners and ecosystems. Concerns of host communities must be addressed according to researchers.
The permanent food pantry, located in the lower level of the former Newman Center, offers a full-choice, self-guided shopping experience for all members of the campus community who need it.
A Welcome Carnival, New Student Convocation, home football action and more greeted new and returning students to campus for the start of the 2025-26 academic year.
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.