Welcome to the RAP website!
Residential Academic Programs (RAP) provides UMass Amherst incoming first-year and transfer students
the opportunity to participate in a variety of rewarding academic and social experiences.
Learn what a RAP is and the benefits to participating in a program on the About page
Read about the RAP options for Fall 2022 on the First Year RAPs page (or Transfer page)
Review important dates and steps to participate on the How to Join page
July 18, 2022 Update:
The RAP Open Enrollment Period has CLOSED
Students may no longer join a RAP for Fall 2022
Questions? Contact us here.
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