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.
Featured Events
In the News
Latin Rhythms Social Brings Churros and Celebration to the CHC Community
On September 26, the Commonwealth Honors College community gathered to kick off Latinx Heritage Month with an annual beloved event: the Latin Rhythms Social.
Capturing the UMass Minuteman Marching Band’s Halftime Show at Gillette Stadium
Surprise gig on Sept 7 turned into a milestone: UMass Marching Band learned we'd perform at the Patriots' halftime show at Gillette Stadium!
UMass Bucket List: Things You Should Try Before You Graduate
Feeling stuck in a routine at UMass? Here are eight must-try adventures and traditions to make the most of your college experience before graduation!
