Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
You belong at UMass Amherst. Your voice, experiences, and background shape our community. We are a campus of diverse people and ideas, but together we are one UMass Amherst.
UMass Amherst Undergraduate Admissions is committed to the responsibility of providing access and opportunities for all, while actively upholding diversity as a priority, demonstrating our commitment to inclusion of historically underrepresented communities. We believe that a multicultural and diverse campus is essential to achieving academic excellence, allowing students of all identities and backgrounds to thrive at UMass Amherst.
Visit the Office of Equity and Inclusion to learn more about the university’s commitment to building an inclusive campus community by combatting racism and all forms of bigotry.
Points of Pride
- Top 15 African American student enrollment for public flagship universities
- One of the first state flagship universities to have an African American member of the faculty
- Top 30 LGBTQ-Friendly campus for the 8th consecutive year
- Home to students representing 85 countries
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UMass Amherst Campus Partners and Resources
- Center for Multicultural Advancement and Student Success (CMASS)
- Center for Women and Community
- Cultural Centers
- Disability Student Services
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Program
- International Programs Office
- Living and Learning Communities
- Multicultural Greek Council
- National Pan-Hellenic Council
- Office of Equity and Inclusion
- Registered Student Organizations
- Religious and Spiritual Life
- Stonewall Center for LGBTQ+ Students and Allies
- Student Bridges – Civic Engagement & Service Learning
- Student Success for First Generation Students
- Veteran Services