Quinsigamond Community College
Your Transfer Counselor
Kevin Van Develde
Associate Director of Transfer Admissions
Our admissions counselors, student tour guides, and academic partners are eager to answer your questions and guide you through the admissions process. Fill out this form to schedule an appointment with your transfer counselor.
Approved Programs
The associate degrees listed below are approved for MassTransfer.
Business Administration Transfer
This associate degree is linked to the following program(s) at UMass Amherst:
You can complete the Business pathway as part of this program too.
Computer Science Transfer
This associate degree is linked to the following program(s) at UMass Amherst:
You can also complete the Computer Science pathway as part of this program.
If you are interested in computer science, we strongly recommend completing Linear Algebra prior to transferring.
Criminal Justice - Transfer Option
This associate degree is linked to the following program(s) at UMass Amherst:
Visit the website of your intended major at UMass Amherst for information about math courses you may want to take at your community college prior to transferring.
BA majors in the College of Humanities & Fine Arts are subject to the college's foreign language requirement. If you intend on pursuing a BA in the College of Humanities & Fine Arts at the University, we suggest incorporating study in one foreign language to get a head start on that requirement while you are at your community college.
Early Childhood Education
This associate degree is linked to the following program(s) at UMass Amherst:
Education majors complete two academic programs as part of their bachelor's degree — one in education and another in a different major. However, the education program is selective and requires an on-campus application. Therefore, incoming students are not admitted directly into the College of Education. If you are interested in pursuing education, apply to the major that you want to complete alongside your education major. After you transfer, you will be able to apply to the College of Education as an on-campus applicant. We encourage you to go to the College of Education's website for more information.
Some bachelor's degrees will require higher levels of math than included in this program. Visit the website of your intended major at UMass Amherst for information about math courses you may want to take at your community college prior to transferring.
The psychology (BA) and BA majors in the College of Humanities & Fine Arts are subject to the college’s foreign language requirement. If you intend on pursuing a BA in psychology or in the College of Humanities & Fine Arts, we suggest incorporating study in one foreign language to get a head start on that requirement while you are at your community college.
Engineering
This associate degree is linked to the following program(s) at UMass Amherst:
We recommend using your elective courses to prepare for your intended major at UMass Amherst; visit the department website to learn about major requirements.
Engineering - Biomedical Engineering Option
This associate degree is linked to the following program(s) at UMass Amherst:
We recommend using your elective courses to prepare for your intended major at UMass Amherst; visit the department website to learn about major requirements.
If you want to pursue a nutrition major, you are encouraged to have completed at least two semesters of general chemistry equivalent to Chem 111 and 112, and one semester of biology equivalent to Bio 151, and be prepared to take Organic Chemistry. While not required, the following courses are also helpful to have completed for the nutrition major: Organic Chemistry I and II, Anatomy & Physiology, a microbiology course with a lab, a business class, Introductory Psychology, and Statistics.
If you want to major in kinesiology, you should be prepared to start or finish Applied Calculus I and II before entering UMass. Completion of the following courses prior to transferring is recommended: Calculus I, General Chemistry for Science Majors, Introductory Physics, and two semesters of Anatomy and Physiology with labs.
General Studies
This associate degree is linked to the following program(s) at UMass Amherst:
- College of Humanities & Fine Arts (HFA)
- College of Social & Behavioral Sciences (SBS)
- Psychology major
You can also complete the following mapped pathways as part of this program:
We recommend using your elective courses to prepare for your intended major at UMass Amherst; go to the department website to learn about major requirements.
Visit the website of your intended major at UMass Amherst for information about math courses you may want to take at your community college prior to transferring.
The psychology (BA) and BA majors in the College of Humanities & Fine Arts are subject to the College’s foreign language requirement. If you intend on pursuing a BA in psychology or in the College of Humanities & Fine Arts, we suggest incorporating study in one foreign language to get a head start on that requirement while you are at your community college.
General Studies - Biotechnology Option
This associate degree is linked to the following program(s) at UMass Amherst:
If you want to pursue a nutrition major, you are encouraged to have completed at least two semesters of general chemistry equivalent to Chem 111 and 112, and one semester of biology equivalent to Bio 151, and be prepared to take Organic Chemistry. While not required, the following courses are also helpful to have completed for the nutrition major: Organic Chemistry I and II, Anatomy & Physiology, a microbiology course with a lab, a business class, Introductory Psychology, and Statistics.
If you want to major in kinesiology, you should be prepared to start or finish Applied Calculus I and II before entering UMass. Completion of the following courses prior to transferring is recommended: Calculus I, General Chemistry for Science Majors, Introductory Physics, and two semesters of Anatomy and Physiology with labs.
General Studies - Deaf Studies Option
This associate degree is linked to the following program(s) at UMass Amherst:
- College of Humanities & Fine Arts (HFA)
- College of Social & Behavioral Sciences (SBS)
- Psychology major
Education majors complete two academic programs as part of their bachelor's degree — one in education and another in a different major. However, the education program is selective and requires an on-campus application. Therefore, incoming students are not admitted directly into the College of Education. If you are interested in pursuing education, apply to the major that you want to complete alongside your education major. After you transfer, you will be able to apply to the College of Education as an on-campus applicant. We encourage you to go to the College of Education's website for more information.
Some bachelor's degrees will require higher levels of math than included in this program. Visit the website of your intended major at UMass Amherst for information about math courses you may want to take at your community college prior to transferring.
The psychology (BA) and BA majors in the College of Humanities & Fine Arts are subject to the college’s foreign language requirement. If you intend on pursuing a BA in psychology or in the College of Humanities & Fine Arts, we suggest incorporating study in one foreign language to get a head start on that requirement while you are at your community college.
General Studies - Elementary Education Transfer Option
This associate degree is linked to the following program(s) at UMass Amherst:
- College of Humanities & Fine Arts (HFA)
- College of Social & Behavioral Sciences (SBS)
- Psychology major
Education majors complete two academic programs as part of their bachelor's degree — one in education and another in a different major. However, the education program is selective and requires an on-campus application. Therefore, incoming students are not admitted directly into the College of Education. If you are interested in pursuing education, apply to the major that you want to complete alongside your education major. After you transfer, you will be able to apply to the College of Education as an on-campus applicant. We encourage you to go to the College of Education's website for more information.
Some bachelor's degrees will require higher levels of math than included in this program. Visit the website of your intended major at UMass Amherst for information about math courses you may want to take at your community college prior to transferring.
The psychology (BA) and BA majors in the College of Humanities & Fine Arts are subject to the college’s foreign language requirement. If you intend on pursuing a BA in psychology or in the College of Humanities & Fine Arts, we suggest incorporating study in one foreign language to get a head start on that requirement while you are at your community college.
General Studies - Healthcare Option
This associate degree is linked to the following program(s) at UMass Amherst:
Some bachelor's degrees will require higher levels of math than included in this program. Visit the website of your intended major at UMass Amherst for information about math courses you may want to take at your community college prior to transferring.
If you want to pursue a nutrition major, you are encouraged to have completed at least two semesters of general chemistry equivalent to Chem 111 and 112, and one semester of biology equivalent to Bio 151, and be prepared to take Organic Chemistry. While not required, the following courses are also helpful to have completed for the nutrition major: Organic Chemistry I and II, Anatomy & Physiology, a microbiology course with a lab, a business class, Introductory Psychology, and Statistics.
If you want to major in kinesiology, you should be prepared to start or finish Applied Calculus I and II before entering UMass. Completion of the following courses prior to transferring is recommended: Calculus I, General Chemistry for Science Majors, Introductory Physics, and two semesters of Anatomy and Physiology with labs.
General Studies - Pre-Pharmacy Option
This associate degree is linked to the following program(s) at UMass Amherst:
If you want to pursue a nutrition major, you are encouraged to have completed at least two semesters of general chemistry equivalent to Chem 111 and 112, and one semester of biology equivalent to Bio 151, and be prepared to take Organic Chemistry. While not required, the following courses are also helpful to have completed for the nutrition major: Organic Chemistry I and II, Anatomy & Physiology, a microbiology course with a lab, a business class, Introductory Psychology, and Statistics.
If you want to major in kinesiology, you should be prepared to start or finish Applied Calculus I and II before entering UMass. Completion of the following courses prior to transferring is recommended: Calculus I, General Chemistry for Science Majors, Introductory Physics, and two semesters of Anatomy and Physiology with labs.
General Studies - Public Health Option
This associate degree is linked to the following program(s) at UMass Amherst:
We recommend using your elective courses to prepare for your intended major at UMass Amherst; go to the department website or contact your UMass Amherst transfer counselor to learn about major requirements.
Some bachelor's degrees will require higher levels of math than included in this program. Visit the website of your intended major at UMass Amherst for information about math courses you may want to take at your community college prior to transferring.
If you are interested in a nutrition or kinesiology major at UMass Amherst, please consult associate degree options with your UMass Amherst transfer counselor to find a program that allows you to take more STEM courses required by those majors.
If you want to pursue a nutrition major, you are encouraged to have completed at least two semesters of general chemistry equivalent to Chem 111 and 112, and one semester of biology equivalent to Bio 151, and be prepared to take Organic Chemistry. While not required, the following courses are also helpful to have completed for the nutrition major: Organic Chemistry I and II, Anatomy & Physiology, a microbiology course with a lab, a business class, Introductory Psychology, and Statistics.
If you want to major in kinesiology, you should be prepared to start or finish Applied Calculus I and II before entering UMass. Completion of the following courses prior to transferring is recommended: Calculus I, General Chemistry for Science Majors, Introductory Physics, and two semesters of Anatomy and Physiology with labs.
Liberal Arts
This associate degree is linked to the following program(s) at UMass Amherst:
You can also complete the following mapped pathways as part of this program:
We recommend using your elective courses to prepare for your intended major at UMass Amherst; go to the department website to learn about major requirements.
Visit the website of your intended major at UMass Amherst for information about math courses you may want to take at your community college prior to transferring.
The psychology (BA) and BA majors in the College of Humanities & Fine Arts are subject to the college’s foreign language requirement. If you intend on pursuing a BA in psychology or in the College of Humanities & Fine Arts, we suggest incorporating study in one foreign language to get a head start on that requirement while you are at your community college.
Liberal Arts - Biology Option
This associate degree is linked to the following program(s) at UMass Amherst:
You can complete the Biology pathway as part of this program too.
Post-introductory biology courses do not apply to biology major requirements.
If you want to pursue a nutrition major, you are encouraged to have completed at least two semesters of general chemistry equivalent to Chem 111 and 112, and one semester of biology equivalent to Bio 151, and be prepared to take Organic Chemistry. While not required, the following courses are also helpful to have completed for the nutrition major: Organic Chemistry I and II, Anatomy & Physiology, a microbiology course with a lab, a business class, Introductory Psychology, and Statistics.
If you want to major in kinesiology, you should be prepared to start or finish Applied Calculus I and II before entering UMass. Completion of the following courses prior to transferring is recommended: Calculus I, General Chemistry for Science Majors, Introductory Physics, and two semesters of Anatomy and Physiology with labs.
Liberal Arts - Chemistry Option
This associate degree is linked to the following program(s) at UMass Amherst:
You can also complete the Chemistry pathway as part of this program.
If you are interested in chemistry, you are encouraged to complete calculus III prior to transferring.
If you want to pursue a nutrition major, you are encouraged to have completed at least two semesters of general chemistry equivalent to Chem 111 and 112, and one semester of biology equivalent to Bio 151, and be prepared to take Organic Chemistry. While not required, the following courses are also helpful to have completed for the nutrition major: Organic Chemistry I and II, Anatomy & Physiology, a microbiology course with a lab, a business class, Introductory Psychology, and Statistics.
If you want to major in kinesiology, you should be prepared to start or finish Applied Calculus I and II before entering UMass. Completion of the following courses prior to transferring is recommended: Calculus I, General Chemistry for Science Majors, Introductory Physics, and two semesters of Anatomy and Physiology with labs.
Liberal Arts - English Option
This associate degree is linked to the following program(s) at UMass Amherst:
You can complete the English pathway as part of this program too.
BA majors in the College of Humanities & Fine Arts are subject to the college's foreign language requirement. If you intend on pursuing a BA in the College of Humanities & Fine Arts, we suggest incorporating study in one foreign language to get a head start on that requirement while you are at your community college.
Liberal Arts - Environmental Science Option
This associate degree is linked to the following program(s) at UMass Amherst:
You can also complete the Environmental Science pathway as part of this program.
Liberal Arts - History Option
This associate degree is linked to the following program(s) at UMass Amherst:
You can complete the History pathway as part of this program too.
BA majors in the College of Humanities & Fine Arts are subject to the college's foreign language requirement. If you intend on pursuing a BA in the College of Humanities & Fine Arts, we suggest incorporating study in one foreign language to get a head start on that requirement while you are at your community college.
Liberal Arts - Media Communications Option
This associate degree is linked to the following program(s) at UMass Amherst:
BA majors in the College of Humanities & Fine Arts are subject to the college's foreign language requirement. If you intend on pursuing a BA in the College of Humanities & Fine Arts, we suggest incorporating study in one foreign language to get a head start on that requirement while you are at your community college.
Liberal Arts - Music Option
This associate degree is linked to the following program(s) at UMass Amherst:
You can also complete the Earth Science pathway as part of this program.
BA majors in the College of Humanities & Fine Arts are subject to the college's foreign language requirement. If you intend on pursuing a BA in the College of Humanities & Fine Arts, we suggest incorporating study in one foreign language to get a head start on that requirement while you are at your community college.
Liberal Arts - Psychology Option
This associate degree is linked to the following program(s) at UMass Amherst:
- College of Humanities & Fine Arts (HFA)
- College of Social & Behavioral Sciences (SBS)
- Psychology major
You can complete the Psychology pathway as part of this program too.
The psychology (BA) and BA majors in the College of Humanities & Fine Arts are subject to the college’s foreign language requirement. If you intend on pursuing a BA in psychology or in the College of Humanities & Fine Arts, we suggest incorporating study in one foreign language to get a head start on that requirement while you are at your community college.
Liberal Arts - Sociology Option
This associate degree is linked to the following program(s) at UMass Amherst:
You can complete the Sociology pathway as part of this program too.
BA majors in the College of Humanities & Fine Arts are subject to the College's foreign language requirement. If you intend on pursuing a BA in the College of Humanities & Fine Arts at the University, we suggest incorporating study in one foreign language to get a head start on that requirement while you are at your community college.
Liberal Arts - Theater Option
This associate degree is linked to the following program(s) at UMass Amherst:
BA majors in the College of Humanities & Fine Arts are subject to the college's foreign language requirement. If you intend on pursuing a BA in the College of Humanities & Fine Arts at the University, we suggest incorporating study in one foreign language to get a head start on that requirement while you are at your community college.