UMass Flex Options
Something for Everyone
UMass Amherst offers flexible learning options to meet the diverse needs of all students. Satellite campuses and hybrid learning options provide alternatives for those seeking a different start or finish to their student journey. From online courses that allow students to study from anywhere at their own pace, to study abroad programs that offer a deep dive into new cultures and perspectives, there's an option for everyone.
UMass Amherst offers 800+ courses during the Summer Session, allowing students to accelerate their learning and explore new subjects outside the traditional academic calendar.
Summer session offers two 6-week sessions, from May to August:
- Session 1: May 21 – July 3
- Session 2: July 8 – August 16
A unique opportunity for first-year students to live and study in a global city during the fall semester, while maintaining academic support from campus advisors to ensure a seamless transition back to Amherst for the spring semester.
UMass Amherst offers access to courses in the U+ session that are primarily online, flexible, and part-time, so students can continue their academic journey at a pace that works best with their schedule and circumstances.
The University Without Walls Interdisciplinary Studies degree completion program empowers students to finish their bachelor’s degrees online, offering a diverse array of academic fields through flexible pathways, personalized curriculum, and recognition of life and professional experiences for academic credit.
YOUR EDUCATION, YOUR WAY.
Continue your academic journey in a way that works with the rest of of your life and responsibilities.
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The Impact of Flexible, Student-Centered Learning
UMass Flex provides an experience that is the future of student-centered education—offering flexibility to balance personal, professional, and academic responsibilities as student needs change.