Undergraduate Admissions

First-Year Students

Applying as a First-Year Student

Each year, we search for students who will bring their unique strengths and diverse talents to the UMass Amherst campus. We conduct an individualized review of applications with careful consideration of a student’s academic achievements, personal qualities, and motivation.

Admission Requirements

Application Instructions

Dates & Deadlines

All Deadlines

March1

FAFSA Priority Deadline

May1

Enrollment Deposit Due

August1

Common Application Opens

October15

Spring 2024 Application Deadline

What's the difference between Early Action and Regular Decision?

Choosing a Major

With nearly 100 majors to choose from, as well as Exploratory Tracks in many schools and colleges, and a program to build your own major, undergraduates can easily find areas of study that align with their interests, skills, and goals!

Explore Undergraduate Majors

Exploratory Track Programs

Bachelor's Degree With Individual Concentration

Special Requirements for Certain Majors

Admissions presentation slide showing the UMass Amherst application process.

How do I apply to UMass?

Learn about the admissions process and hear what we're looking for when we read your application.

Schedule a Visit

We can't wait to meet you! Our student tour guides, admissions counselors, and academic partners are eager to answer your questions and guide you through the admissions process.

Information Session for First-Year Applicants

Virtual Student Guided Visit

Visits With Academic Departments

Get an inside glimpse of the UMass campus and community through our Spotlight Webinar series.

Watch the Videos

Admissions Counselors

Admissions representatives are here to assist you! Please reach out if you cannot find the answer to your question on our website. General questions about the undergraduate admissions process can be directed to our general email or our main phone line at (413) 545-0222.