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UMass Amherst is home to over 23,000 undergraduate students from around the U.S. and more than 70 countries. Our goal? To educate and prepare responsible and globally-engaged citizens to succeed in a highly connected and competitive world. Join us!
You should apply as a first-year student if you have never attended college before.
You should apply as a transfer student if you have attended another college or university, even if you were only enrolled for a semester.
UMass Amherst is located in western Massachusetts in one of the safest and most beautiful areas of the United States.