Student Support and Wellness
We've Got You
At UMass Amherst, we understand that you are most successful when you have what you need. That’s why our campus has intentionally designed resources to support your growth, promote your sense of well-being and identity, help you maintain positive mental and physical health, and keep you safe. From your first day at UMass to your last, you’ll be safe, respected, supported, and well.
Thrive at UMass
Well-being is central to just about everything that we do at UMass Amherst. The Campus Life and Wellbeing Collective helps make this a place where you can thrive—not just academically, but personally and socially, too. Through wellness programs, peer connection, mindfulness initiatives, mental health resources, and opportunities to build community, the collective is designed to support your growth, resilience, and sense of belonging from your first day on campus.
From fitness classes and intramural sports to wellness programs, outdoor adventures, and state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll find countless ways to stay active, build community, reduce stress, and support your physical and mental wellbeing throughout your college experience.
Whether you’re managing stress, navigating challenges, building healthy coping strategies, or simply looking for someone to talk to, you’ll find resources and a caring community dedicated to helping you feel supported, connected, and empowered throughout your college experience.
Through courses, programs, and campus initiatives, students explore topics like mental health, resilience, mindfulness, community care, and healthy living while building the skills to thrive academically and personally. It’s an approach that recognizes students do their best learning when they feel supported, balanced, and connected.
Having a healthy body is an important component for having a healthy mind. So, however you like to work out, UMass Amherst has you covered. From state-of-the-art fitness facilities to a rock climbing gym, from intramural sports to group exercise classes, you quite possibly might never run out of new ways to move your body.
Diversity has long shown to be the catalyst of greatness. From diversity of thought, experiences, and perspectives, comes creative and innovative ideas. At UMass, we see it as one of our greatest assets and believe that our diverse community is why we are such a pioneering institution. Here, you have the space to dream big, challenge convention, gain a life-changing education—and make a difference along the way.
Navigating college life and planning for life after graduation can seem more daunting if you come from a less resourced or more marginalized background. The Center for Multicultural Advancement and Student Success (CMASS) can help. Supporting the multicultural and socio-economic diversity on our campus, CMASS offers programs and events to foster understanding, sensitivity, and connection.
Need More? Of Course You Do!
Of course you do! The rest of our network of student success services is ready to provide you with all you need as you work toward your goals. From academic and career advising to IT emergencies to internships and on-campus job opportunities, we've got you covered. We are also proud to announce that we are transitioning to a more robust, user-friendly disability accommodations platform with the goal of providing a more seamless an equitable experience for all.