The Biology Department and The College of Natural Science (CNS) have different advising options for students depending on their needs. Each of these teams are here to provide support and answer questions to help students succeed while at UMass Amherst.
The Biology Department has a team of students that help out with general questions.
All first year students in CNS are assigned a First Year Advisor.
All upper level students in CNS are assigned an upper level advisor.
CNS also offers career advising to help students reach their career goals.
- Advising
- Biology Major Requirements
- Biology Major Requirements Checklist
- Neuroscience Major Requirements
- Biology Minor Requirements
- Declaring a Biology Major or Biology Minor
- Course Offerings 2025-26
- Learning Goals
- Integrative Experience
- Departmental Honors
- Study Abroad
- Awards & Scholarships
- Residential Programs
- Fifth-year Master's
- Petitions and Forms
- Research Opportunities