Celebrating Our Graduating First-Generation and Transfer Students!
We have some exciting news for our graduating first-generation and transfer students!
This year, we're delighted to offer special graduation cords as a symbol of your incredible achievements. We, along with many across campus, are so proud of your hard work and the valuable contributions you've made to the UMass Amherst community. We're all cheering you on as you take your next steps!
About the Cords
- First-Generation: Gold and cyan, honoring the impactful work of NASPA in supporting first-generation student success.
- Transfer: Maroon and navy. The maroon represents your connection to UMass Amherst, and the navy acknowledges the important contributions of the National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students.
Details and Logistics
Congratulations again from all of us on campus! We're so excited to celebrate with you!