Innovation and Entrepreneurship Residential Academic Program
Residential Academic Programs, or RAPs, are communities of first-year students who live in the same residence hall and enroll in shared courses.
Open To
Freshman students of any major
Where
Webster Hall (Orchard Hill Residential Area)
Application Deadline
Applications open in May for incoming first-year students
Required Course(s)
Intro to Resource Economics and a spring seminar
Benefits
Exclusive networking opportunities, workshops, boot camps, and events
Membership to the Berthiaume Center Incubator Space and UMass Amherst Makerspace
Mentoring and support from the campus entrepreneurial community
Access to resources across all colleges, regardless of major
Participation in pitch and showcase events, with presentations at the end of your first year
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Living and Learning Community
Living and Learning Communities, or LLCs, are intentional communities where students with an interest in a particular topic live in the same residence hall. Unlike RAPs, LLCs do not include coursework.
Open To
Sophomore, junior, and senior students of any major
Where
Field Hall (Orchard Hill Residential Area)
Application Deadline
Applications open during fall room selection
Required Course(s)
None
Benefits
VIP access to boot camps, the UMass Amherst Makerspace, and the Berthiaume Center Incubator Space
Mentorship from Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIRs)
Participation in ULaunch and other competitions
Support and advising for the INNOVATE Certificate, Riccio College of Engineering capstone project, and Integrated Concentration in STEM (iCons) program
Any Questions?
Our university-wide network of innovation, entrepreneurship, and creativity advisors and mentors is here to help you grow your ideas—whether you’re exploring a new interest or preparing to launch. Reach out to find support, guidance, and opportunities to get started.