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How to Become a STPEC Major

STPEC welcomes inquiries from students already enrolled at the University of Massachusetts as well as from incoming first year students and transfer students from other universities.

Matriculated UMass Amherst students: Students who are already enrolled at UMass Amherst and wish to join the major should first complete an intake form and schedule an appointment for an initial meeting with a STPEC advisor. 

UMass Amherst applicants (first-year students and transfers): Students may indicate on their university applications that they wish to be accepted as a STPEC major. Students may also change into the STPEC Program during their initial summer advising sessions.

  • First-year students are strongly encouraged to meet with a STPEC Program advisor no later than the end of October during their first semester at UMass Amherst.
  • Transfer students are strongly encouraged to meet with a STPEC Program advisor during the summer transfer advising sessions.

For more information, contact:

Social Thought and Political Economy Program
301 Machmer Hall
University of Massachusetts Amherst
240 Hicks Way
Amherst, MA 01003-9278
413 545-0043