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Whether you seek social and cultural connection, success planning, graduate school preparation, or help navigating the university, the Center for Multicultural Advancement and Student Success (CMASS) is here for you. Since our founding in 2011, our mission is to support UMass students who are people of color, multiracial, first-generation, low income, or have experienced foster care. CMASS programs, events, and services are free and open to all.

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FALL 2025 University 203: Science of Thriving, 1-credit course, A hands-on, evidence-based wellbeing course to boost resilience, buffer stress, and foster connections! Findings & Outcomes from Fall 2024 Significant increases in student resilience, thriving, and relatedness, Significant decreases in stress & anxiety, Greater readiness to succeed in college academic work Course Details: Day: Tuesdays Time: 2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Location: Worcester Dining, 3rd Floor, Classroom 343

CMASS Section 4 (Univ. 203-The Science of Thriving) Fall 2025.

If you are interested in developing strategies to build a growth mindset, manage stress, and strengthen resilience, we invite you to register for CMASS Section 4 (Univ. 203-The Science of Thriving) Fall 2025.

This 1-credit course focuses on:

Identifying personal strengths
Building self-confidence
Practicing positive thinking
Connecting with a support network

Course Details:
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Location: Worcester Dining, 3rd Floor, Classroom 343

To register, please email CMASS Success Coach Willie Pope at @email and include your student ID number. Instructor approval is required.

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