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Welcome, Student Parents!
About Student Parent Programs at UMass Amherst
Student Parent Programs is a Dean of Students Office program that is dedicated to supporting students who are caring for dependent children. Our office is committed to helping students who are pregnant, and parenting achieve their goals at UMass and beyond.
SPP creates programming and provides support to help student parents navigate UMass, get connected to campus and community resources, access childcare and emergency funding, build community, find family-friendly activities, and more. If you need assistance or have questions, please email @email. We look forward to hearing from you!
Support for Student Parents
Student Parent Programs staff are available via email or during office hours (virtually or in person) to offer support and connect you with university and community resources. Check out our other pages for information about upcoming events, community resources, and childcare subsidies available to support UMass student parents.
Congratulations to Xiaojing Shi, Tita Feraud-King (with daughter, Saoirse), Jonisha Aubain, and Faith English (left to right) on being 2022–2023 grant recipients and prestigious fellowship awards! They received this award at the Celebration of Graduate Excellence Ceremony held on May 5, 2023. Congratulations student parents, keep up the great work!
If you are a student parent and have received an award, recognition, or completed a milestone within your degree, please inform Student Parent Programs at @email to add your highlight below.
Monthly Newsletters
Check out our monthly newsletter for UMass student parent news and resources!