Flex Shift
Flexibility to Fit Your Life and Goals
Shape your UMass Amherst experience around your life. Whether you want to take a few courses online, study abroad, or complete an entire semester remotely, you’ll have the opportunity to balance your studies with your career goals and priorities.
Make the most of your winter and summer breaks by enrolling in fully online courses. With hundreds of options available, you’ll have the flexibility to catch up, stay on track, or get ahead—all in an accelerated format that fits your schedule.
UMass Amherst offers the opportunity to take courses in the University+ session that are primarily online, flexible, and part-time, enabling students to continue their academic journey at a pace that fits their schedule and personal needs. These courses are available for an additional cost to standard tuition.
At UMass Amherst, your education goes beyond the classroom. Through our study abroad programs, you’ll have the chance to immerse yourself in new cultures, sharpen your language skills, and boost your career prospects by showcasing your global perspective to future employers.
Opportunities are available year-round, giving you the chance to apply classroom knowledge, gain industry skills, and grow professionally. With internship options available at UMass Amherst’s Mt. Ida campus in Greater Boston and locally, you’ll gain hands-on experience in diverse career settings. Guided by feedback from your supervisor, these internships provide a career-focused experience that prepares you for the future.
Explore Your Flex Shift Options
Schedule a meeting with your academic advisor to explore all Flex Shift options available in your degree program.