Advocacy, Inclusion and Support Programs
Areas within Advocacy, Inclusion and Support at UMass Amherst
Center for Multicultural Advancement and Student Success
Offering social and cultural connection, success planning, and help navigating the university for UMass students who are people of color, multiracial, first-generation, low income, or have experienced foster care.
Disability Services
Cultivating an accessible academic, work, and campus life environment through reasonable accommodations and support resources for registered students with any type of disability.
Center for Women and Community
Serving people of all gender identities through leadership opportunities, educational workshops and trainings, counseling, and 24/7/365 free and confidential advocacy and support services.
Women of Color Leadership Network
Celebrating and supporting the accomplishments and endeavors of all self-identified women and nonbinary people of color through advocacy, mentoring, programming, and community-building as well as workshops and public events.
Office of Religious and Spiritual Life
Fostering a caring and supportive campus community and promoting a greater sense of meaning and purpose for students of all backgrounds and beliefs through bridge-building programs and activities, individual and institutional advocacy, and interfaith dialogue.
The Stonewall Center
Creating a more inclusive and welcoming climate for LGBTQIA+ individuals and their allies through cultural and educational programming; allyship training; resources and referrals; advocacy and support; and community outreach.
Student Veterans Resource Center (SVRC)
Supporting student veterans, active military, and their families with help accessing educational and university benefits; a comfortable space to study and relax; and social and networking events throughout the year.
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Student Parent Programs
Students who are parents can apply for childcare subsidies and emergency funding, get assistance accessing university and community resources, and attend support groups, study lounges, and family-friendly events at Student Parent Programs.