The University of Massachusetts Amherst

COVID-19 Update October 23, 2020:

Chancellor Subbaswamy has announced the Spring 2021 operating plan. 

Spring housing information and general FAQs are now available on the UMass website.

If you have RAP specific questions, please email rap@acad.umass.edu. We will be responding to emails during typical business hours Monday through Friday.

Residential Academic Programs (RAP) provides UMass Amherst students with the opportunity to participate in a variety of rewarding academic and social experiences.

Students who participate in a RAP program quickly become part of the UMass Amherst community. RAP programming gives students the tools to build a strong foundation for their academic and personal success.
Check out the information on the various pages of this website to learn more about the program goals and details about specific programs.

  • Small communities, BIG opportunities
  • CONNECT with classmates for study groups and class projects.
  • Transition more easily to college life
  • More in-depth discussions

What is a RAP?


Watch this video to learn what a RAP is and the benefits to joining one.

 

 Resources and tips
for success:

First-Year Seminar Student Resource Handout Fall 2020
 

Regarding Spring 2021

We will post updates regarding housing for Spring 2021 as soon as we have them. Thank you for your patience.

Please go to the UMass Coronavirus webpage for the most current updates 

RAPs by Location

Students may have a particular area of campus they prefer to live in. RAPs are located in all first-year residence halls in five areas of campus. You can review this 
 RAPs by Location document for Fall 2020.

Although these locations are not happening for Fall 2020 we hope they will be reinstituted in the future - stay tuned!

List of courses for Gen Ed RAPs for Fall 2020

There are various ways to make a decision about which First-Year RAP is best for you. Since each Gen Ed RAP has a designated course, you can review the comprehensive list to see which courses spark your interest. On the chart you will see which RAP the course is affiliated with and which residence hall it is located in.
 

Check out this video from Destination Day in February 2020.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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