The academic calendar site is updated for the new academic year in late August after the end of the UWW (CPE) Summer session and before the start of the Fall term.
UMass Amherst students can take courses at Amherst College, Smith College, Mt. Holyoke College, and Hampshire College via the Five College Consortium.
The Five College Academic Calendar lists important dates at the campuses and deadlines related to taking classes through the consortium.
The Dean of Students Office provides several services to the campus community. The staff are available to answer questions, advocate on behalf of students, and to connect students and their families to appropriate resources. The goal of the staff is to respond to individual student needs and concerns.
Our campus’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is central to our mission and is a key component in the success of all that we do.
As a UMass Amherst student, you will be able to complement your intellectual life with hundreds of activities. It starts with where you live: the social and cultural life you will find in the residence halls. Beyond your campus home, the options are endless!
Discover events, organizations, and news at UMass Amherst through Campus Pulse.
All undergraduate students, including students in an Exploratory Track, are assigned to an academic advisor and academic dean within the school, college or program that coincides with their academic major status. To determine your school or college, refer to the list of majors. You can also find your assigned advising center or advisor by checking your SPIRE Student Center.
Career centers housed within each of the colleges allow students to explore career paths, network, and develop their skills.
UMass Amherst’s infographic on Academic Honesty and Best Practices.
Support services for students and families, staff are able to answer questions, offer guidance and solutions for problems, or an effective referral to the office or professional who can answer questions.
Peer tutoring, study skills tutoring, supplemental instruction, and the Office of Undergraduate Research and Studies. Free for UMass undergraduates.
Resources available for academic support at UMass.
Student Success supports student retention, persistence, and success through cross-campus initiatives.
A full list of databases the WEB DuBois Library subscribes to.
Every department has a librarian assigned to them. Your librarian can connect you to the expertise and resources available in the library.
Peer writing support for undergraduate and graduate students
Office of Professional Development
The office of Professional Development provides free professional development training, writing groups, information on grants and external funding, and additional support and resources to graduate students.
One Stop Resource Guide: Academic Support
Every department has a librarian assigned to them. Your librarian can connect you to the expertise and resources available in the library.
A full list of databases the WEB DuBois Library subscribes to.
Every department has a librarian liaison assigned to them. Your librarian can connect you to the expertise and resources available in the library.
Peer writing support for graduate students.
UMass Faculty Senate’s Academic Honesty Policy.
UMass Amherst’s infographic on Academic Honesty and Best Practices.