University Advising Resources

Honors advisors are part of a campus-wide advising network, and work collaboratively with other university partners and advisors to promote student success.  

Major Advising 

Each major has at least one advisor or team of advisors who are available to provide advice about fulfilling major or minor requirements and course planning. To find information about your major advisor, visit the "Primary Advisor" section in your SPIRE Student Center.

Honors Program Director 

The Honors Program Director (HPD) is a liaison between a specific major and Commonwealth Honors College . Connect with a major department's HPD if you need help with finding appropriate Honors courses in a department, finding research opportunities, and Honors Thesis planning. Additionally, HPDs manage admission to Departmental Honors as well as approve independent study proposals, Honors Thesis proposals, and courses that meet the Departmental Honors requirements. Regular meetings with your HPD ensure that you remain on track to graduate with Departmental Honors. Students on the Multidisciplinary Honors curriculum track may also seek support from relevant HPDs. 

Academic Dean 

The academic dean in the college/school in which your primary major is listed assists you with matters pertaining to academic policy, progress towards degree completion, and academic standing. Additionally, academic deans can assist you with requests such as Late Withdrawal Petitions, Late Course Add Petitions, and Credit Overload Petitions.  

Student Success 

The UMass Amherst Undergraduate Student Success Center is a partnership between Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and Campus Life. The Student Success team creates and contributes to campus-wide approaches and programs to enhance student success, offers student-centered and user-friendly information, and provides resources specifically designed for first-generation students.