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Considering UMass?

Welcome to UMass Amherst, where academically accomplished, socially responsible game-changers like you come to research, learn, work, and live. Whether your career goals have you engineering a solution to climate change, teaching the next generation of innovative teachers, or administering kind and compassionate health care to the underserved, UMass can help you get there.

Important Deadlines

October15

Spring Application Deadline (First-Year)

November5

Early Application Deadline (First-Year)

November5

Spring Application Deadline (Transfer)

January15

Regular Decision Deadline (First-Year)

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Learn more about life at UMass, from over 100 undergraduate academic programs to what it’s like to call us your home away from home: where you’ll live, what clubs and sports you can enjoy, and how you’ll like the food (seriously, it’s award-winning).

Explore Student Life

Inside and outside the classroom, UMass offers resources and opportunities to support you and help you expand your horizons!

Tour Our Exceptional Campus

You can see our beautiful campus through our virtual tour, or join us for an online event to learn all about life at UMass and the application process.

Paying for UMass

College is an investment in your future, and UMass Amherst is dedicated to making sure a great education is attainable for as many students as possible. Find out how much it costs to attend and see how our Financial Aid Services can help you pay for time at UMass.