Handbook

Welcome to the online directory of services, resources, policies, and procedures for Commonwealth Honors College (CHC) students. In addition to information that will help students navigate their honors experience, this handbook provides information about campus resources and who to contact for assistance.  

Below is an overview of what you’ll find in this handbook. Clicking on a section heading link in the navigation to the right will take you to its corresponding handbook section. Each page contains navigation links at the bottom of the page so you can go to the previous page or to the next page. You can also jump to specific content areas using the table of contents on the right.  

The information contained in the handbook is not meant to serve as a road map for Commonwealth Honors College. Your honors advising team will help you figure out your own individualized course of study, as well as the resources that are specific to your needs. 

Curriculum Requirements Chart

This section lists the curriculum requirements for all CHC students who entered UMass in or after the fall 2018 semester. Any CHC students who entered UMass prior to the fall 2018 semester should consult with a CHC advisor to confirm any potential variations in curriculum requirements.

See a Sample Curriculum Tracking Sheet 

Honors Student Requirements

Find information related to the CHC Terms of Agreement, CHC Good Standing Policy, and Graduation with Honors.

CHC PATHS

Learn more about the online portal developed for the Commonwealth Honors College community.

Research Resources

Learn more about resources available across the university that help students start gaining research experience.

CHC Community

Share news and announcements with the Commonwealth Honors College community. Download the Student News Release Form.

Forms

While most forms specific to CHC can be accessed via CHC PATHS, this section provides students with access to the International Scholars Program Application and the Sophomores-Serve Application.