Learn to Make a Difference in the World
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Community of Scholars
Commonwealth Honors College students benefit from a tight-knit community, close ties with faculty, small honors classes, value-added honors advising, and access to special programs, merit scholarships, and research grants.
Small Classes, Big Ideas
Commonwealth Honors College students reach beyond the boundaries of their academic majors and our advanced scholarship tracks provide them with opportunities to contribute original knowledge to their fields of study.
Campus Full of Opportunities
Commonwealth Honors College students have access to the extensive resources of UMass Amherst — a large research university with roughly 100 majors and wide-ranging opportunities for student engagement.
Close Ties to Faculty
Micheal Orlando shares how having close ties to faculty has shaped his academic journey.
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Tips and Tricks to Better Manage Your Time
It’s okay to take things slow and progress at your own pace. Remember, the tortoise beat the hare in the end.
The Honors Thesis Journey: Asha Baron
Asha Baron, a senior honors journalism and communications major, is creating a thesis: a creative portfolio blending her writing skills and love for comedy.
Commonwealth Honors College is Hiring Student Staff in 2025
Commonwealth Honors College will be hiring for student staff in 2025! Application links will be posted on this webpage on Jan. 10, 2025 when the positions open.
