The University of Massachusetts Amherst

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Summer & Winter Sessions

UMass Amherst Summer Session

Keep Your Momentum

Winter and Summer Sessions make it easier to maintain momentum between semesters. Take online courses from anywhere and choose from a wide range of subjects across disciplines. Open to current UMass students and visiting students, these sessions help you stay on track, get ahead, or explore something new. For non-UMass students, credits transfer easily back to your home institution.

Flexible and Fully Online Courses

There’s something for everyone. Here’s just a sample of the courses you can choose from each session.

A few weeks can change your path

Stay in motion and build flexibility into your plan with a seasonal session.