Special/Other
New students will be led by the Marching Band and UMass Cheerleaders from their class photo to the Welcome BBQ catered by UMass Dining.
September 4, 2017
3:30 pm-7:00 pm
Haigis Mall
A multi-day charity event designed to raise funds for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.
September 5—September 7, 2017 2:00 pm-2:00 pm
All Campus
10% of the purchases made at Chipotle during this event will be donated the Alzheimer's Association.
September 5, 2017
4:00 pm-8:00 pm
Chipotle Hadley, MA
Overwhelmed after your first day of classes? Join us for a relaxing evening filled with massage beds, smoothies, professional masseuses, giveaways and more! The UMass Rec Center will be offering free Zumba and yoga sessions.
September 5, 2017
7:00 pm-11:00 pm
Haigis Mall
Join us for a night of free nostalgic arcade games, billiards, air hockey, bowling and a bunch more! Then, take a break from all the games and enjoy some delicious food from Baby Berk and UMass Dining food carts!
September 6, 2017
5:00 pm-9:00 pm
Haigis Mall
Come to the campus lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) and ally center to meet new and returning students and the center’s new assistant director, Crystal Nieves.
September 7, 2017
4:00 pm-6:00 pm
Stonewall Center
This annual welcome event features student performances, cultural food samples, speed networking, resource fair and raffles.
September 7, 2017
6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Campus Center, Auditorium
Join the UMass community for a chance to get to know the Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) and many University offices.
September 8, 2017
2:00 pm-5:00 pm
Haigis Mall
Come join us for the first UMass Night Out of the semester! This first UMNO is all about decorating your new room, with artwork that you paint! Trained professionals will guide you step by step through a watercolor painting celebrating UMass.
September 8, 2017
6:00 pm-11:00 pm
Student Union, Ballroom