Events for Admitted First-Year Students
Admitted Student Visits
Missed Destination Days? Join us for a special UMass Amherst in-person, on-campus visit for admitted students. This 2.5-hour event includes an overview presentation, current student panel, and campus walking tour, all specifically designed for admitted students. Learn about the benefits and opportunities of a UMass education with drop-in hours at many of our academic offices. Get an inside look at our residential community and housing with a sample student room available in Crabtree (Northeast Residential Area).
April 17, 18 & 19
Many of our schools and colleges are offering special programming before or after Admitted Student Visits. See below for more information:
Students who were admitted into the College of Engineering can meet with current students, have a tour of college spaces, and interact with college advisors.
- April 17 | Tours leave at 12:15pm; advisors available from 12:00 to 1:45pm
- April 18 | Tour leaves at 3:45pm; advisors available from 3:30 to 4:45pm
- April 19 | Tours leave at 12:15pm; advisors available from 12:00 to 1:45pm.
Stop by the Commonwealth Honors College and ask any questions you have about the Honors experience.
- April 18 | Noon – 1 p.m.
- April 17 | 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
- April 18 | 11 a.m. – Noon
- April 19 | 1 to 2 p.m.
Students who were admitted into the Isenberg School of Management can meet with current students and have a tour of college spaces. Tours are offered every 30 minutes during the timeframes below. Stop by the Isenberg Undergraduate Programs Office, N230, of the Business Innovation Hub.
April 17 | 10:30 a.m. – Noon
April 18 | 1:30 – 3 p.m.
April 19 | 1:30 – 3 p.m.
- April 17 | Noon – 3:30 p.m.
Stockbridge School of Agriculture offers personalized weekday tours of our world class facilities by request. See the Stockbridge School’s research greenhouse, cutting edge labs, hydroponic farm, permaculture food garden, landscape design studios, rare plants collection, and arboretum, all on the UMass Amherst campus. Learn about specific course requirements, and see examples of the hands-on learning style for which we are known. Our tours focus on Stockbridge, and are reserved separately from general tours of the university campus.
Visitor Information
In case of inclement weather, events may be modified. Any cancellations due to weather will be made 24 hours in advance.
Day in the Life (Virtual)
Experience a day in the life of a UMass Amherst student! From waking up in a residence hall, to attending classes, to finding the perfect study spot on campus, to grabbing food at our award-winning dining halls, our student tour guides will walk you through a sample day and answer your questions.
April 24
Admitted students can see event options and register in their event portal.
Info Sessions (Virtual)
Learn about ways to engage with the UMass community, hear about the student experience, and get ready to take the next steps toward enrolling at UMass! Current students and Admissions Counselors will both participate in this exciting discussion.
April 17
Admitted students can see event options and register in their event portal.
URep UMass Real Talk (Virtual)
This student-only virtual space is for all admitted students, though especially insightful for students from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, including first generation and LGBTQ+ students. Current, diverse students will introduce you to UMass Amherst, share their stories and experiences, and answer your questions.
April 16
Admitted students can see event options and register in their event portal.