Admissions Events

Tours and info sessions are offered throughout the academic year as well as during the summer.

Information sessions are geared toward prospective first-year students and give an introduction into UMass Amherst as well as a review of our admissions process.

Campus tours are geared toward prospective or admitted first-year or transfer students — you’ll hear from current students and see where students live, learn, eat, and socialize

View the schedule and sign up for a tour

* In case of inclement weather, tours and info sessions will be modified.

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Join us for Fall Visit Days, October 20. These days are an opportunity for students and families to visit campus, explore academic programs, discover new opportunities, and meet members of the UMass community. 

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Want to learn more about life at UMass Amherst? During a Virtual Visit, you’ll spend an hour with current students, hear about their experiences at UMass Amherst, and learn more about all that the university has to offer.

Interested in applying as a first-year student? Join one of our online information sessions to learn all about our first-year admissions process — including important dates and deadlines, required materials, how we make admissions decisions, and more.

Join an Online Information Session to learn all about the admission process and application details for first-year international applicants. Our online presentation will last about 60 minutes and will include time for questions.

This student-only virtual space is for all prospective 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.

Through virtual information sessions, students and families who would like to make Commonwealth Honors College their destination of choice have a chance to speak with members of the Honors College, who can share first-hand experiences and knowledge about resources available.

Our admissions representatives attend college fairs and visit high schools around the U.S. See if we'll be in your area!

UMass Amherst Undergraduate Admissions offers group tours to high schools, community-based organizations, and community colleges that work with students at the 9th-grade level and above.

To request a group tour (10-60 students) for your high school group, community-based organization or community college, please see the schedule linked below. Space is extremely limited, so it is recommended to schedule a group tour well in advance. Groups are also welcome to visit UMass at any time and tour campus on their own.