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July 31 update

Please note that when Housing Services completed room assignments, they MOVED the following RAPs 
(they all remain in the original Residential Area):

  • Cultural Explorations RAP in Wheeler moved to Gorman Hall
  • Investigating Politics Wheeler moved to Gorman Hall
  • Health Sciences RAP in Mary Lyon moved to Leach Hall
  • Cultural Explorations RAP in Mary Lyon moved to Leach Hall
  • Engineering Majors RAP in Dwight moved to Leach Hall

RAP QUICK FAQ – Updated July 3, 2020

If you are holding a spot in a RAP but have not yet had your advising session, you are still in the RAP.
For other questions, please read the RAP Quick FAQ, If you still need help, please send an email to the RAP Office 

For quick view of program details check out these documents:
RAP Gen Ed Course List     RAP Courses with Meeting Times       RAPs by Location 

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.

COVID-19 Update July 31, 2020

We will post updates as more information becomes available.

The plan for Fall 2020 is now available to the public with an extensive list of Frequently Asked Questions. UMass Amherst students will have the option to learn from home or return to campus. Almost all courses will be taught online, with only essential courses being taught in-person. Safety protocols such as social distancing, frequent hand washing, testing, and contact tracing will be put into place.  

RAP specifics: 
Courses: ALL RAP courses will be taught fully remote. Students in RAP courses may live on or off campus.
Residential: Housing Assignments have been posted. Five RAPs have been moved to different residence halls - see details in blue box on top of page. Questions about housing should be sent to living@umass.edu.

What is a RAP?


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

 

Want to chat with RAP?

Click here to schedule a phone call or Zoom meeting. 

If you have issues with the link above, email rap@acad.umass.edu and include Zoom in the subject line.

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 to see where each program will be located.

Note: May 15 - This list is subject to change.

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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