Take advantage of a week-long opportunity to explore the academic programs offered at UMass. Connect with key information and people to find the right major for you.
Already know your major, but interested in minors, certifications or a secondary major? Majors Week is still for you!
Step 1:
Explore all that UMass has to offer through the Guide to Undergraduate Programs. Use the left side menu to explore Academic Departments and Programs, Undergraduate Minors, and/or Certificate Programs.
Step 2:
Connect with programs of interest during Majors Week. Use the table below to find the program(s) you are interested in and discover how to learn more.
Tip: Want to avoid scrolling? Click the 'Control' button (PC) / 'Command' button (MAC) and 'F' key at the same time to utilize the find function in your web browser. Type in the program you are looking for to quickly get to that information.
Step 3:
Finalize your decision and declare! Talk with your support team and academic advisors to finalize your decision and take the appropriate steps to declare your new major or pursue a minor/certificate.
Majors Week 2023 Events & Information
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Afro-American Studies |
HFA Majors Week event: |
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Animal Science Major: VASCI (Veterinary and Animal Sciences) |
Zoom Drop-In Hours: Monday, 10/16 Thursday, 10/19 Peer Advisor In-Person Drop-In Hours: VASCI Undergraduate Program Area, ISB 4th Floor For general information, please visit the VASCI Department website. |
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Anthropology |
In-person Office Hours with the Director of Undergraduate Advising SBS Academic Programs Fair Wednesday, October 18th Explore the Anthropology program, talk to career advisors, and learn more about the SBS RISE program! |
Anthropology Website link: |
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Arboriculture & Community Forest Management (AS) |
Stockbridge Tabling Event
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Learn more at: |
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Architecture |
Virtual Info Session: Monday October 16, 7:00 - 8:00pm Want to learn more about the BS in Architecture major at UMass Architecture? Please join us for an online info session. You'll learn about our program, curriculum, and opportunities; learn about our faculty and students; and take a virtual tour the Design Building's studios, classrooms, labs, cafe, gallery, and roof garden. We will also discuss the application process and answer your questions during a Q&A. Observe an architecture design studio Meet faculty and students in the Olver Design Building, Room 270 to see what it looks like to be an architecture student. You are welcome to drop in for some or all of the studio time. |
Zoom link for Monday's Virtual Info Session: To learn more about the major check out: |
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History of Art and Architecture |
HFA Majors Week event: Stop by the History of Art & Architecture table on Thursday to learn about the program's courses, offerings, and the jobs History of Art & Architectures grads get! |
More info on the program: |
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Art (BFA- Studio Art) |
HFA Majors Week event: Stop by the Studio Art table on Thursday to pick up some handouts about the Studio Art programs, plus some UMass Art Department stickers! |
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Asian & Asian American Studies Certificate |
Zoom Drop-in Information Session Information Table Follow Asian & Asian American Studies Certificate Program (AAASCP) on Instagram! For any additional questions, contact Professor C.N. Le: cnle@umass.edu |
Zoom link for drop-in session:
Our Website:
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Astronomy B.A. and B.S. |
In-person drop-in hours:
Drop-in hours are located in the Lederle Graduate Research Center, room 518 |
Information on the BA and BS programs in Astronomy: |
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Bachelor's Degree with Individual Concentration (BDIC) |
Interested in creating your own major? BDIC is for you! The UMass Amherst undergraduate program, Bachelor's Degree with Individual Concentration (BDIC), offers highly motivated and self-directed students the opportunity to design their own major.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology |
Please see our website for a Majors Week video by our Peer Advisors, and a link for drop-in hours to talk about the BMB major or minor during Majors Week. |
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Biology |
Check out this video from the Biology department reviewing the Biology Major requirements. Drop-In Zoom and in-person sessions with Biology peer advisors are available Monday - Friday each week. Click the link to the right for a full schedule |
Peer mentor drop-in session schedule | |
Building & Construction Technology |
Building & Construction Technology will be hosting Zoom drop-in hours: |
Zoom link for drop-in hours: |
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Catalan Minor |
HFA Majors Week event: Learn more about the Minor in Catalan Studies at the link to the right. |
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CMASS: Center for Multicultural Advancement and Student Success |
Learn more about The Center for Multicultural Advancement and Student Success at the link to the right. |
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Chemistry |
Learn more about the Chemistry Department at the link to the right. |
Chemistry Department webpage: |
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Chinese |
Learn more about the Chinese Major at the link to the right. |
Learn more about Chinese major here:
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Civic Engagement and Service-Learning (CESL) |
Civic Engagement and Service Learning's (CESL) mission is to promote learning for lifelong, democratic engagement, partnering with communities on and off campus to work collectively for a more just society. Film Screening & Discussion Join us for a viewing of "Nos Tenemos" followed by a discussion with the filmmakers on October 16 at 4pm in Furcolo 120. "Nos Tenemos" is an intimate and inspiring story of community power and resilience as the youth of Comerío, Puerto Rico fight for their community in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria Featured Programs and Classes at CESL
Drop-In Advising Hours (Fall 2023) Monday, Wednesday and Friday Drop by to meet our undergraduate peer-advisors: Tuna, Kriti, Chloe; and our Graduate Assistant, Jami. Please Visit the CESL office (Bartlett Hall 262) or contact us for more information about our programs and classes. Ellen Correa: Acting CEPS Certificate Coordinator, email: ecorrea@umass.edu Connect with us on Instagram! Sign up here to receive our newsletter! |
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Classics |
Meet with the Classics Department HFA Majors Week event: |
For more information on the Classics Department: https://www.umass.edu/classics/ |
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Computer Science |
Computer Science: We welcome you to learn more about joining our major! Please refer to the majors week page on our website for information and to hear from people in our program. |
CICS Majors Week: https://www.cics.umass.edu/ majors-week |
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Commonwealth Honors College (CHC) |
You can learn more about the Commonwealth Honors College at the link to the right. |
CHC Website:
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Communication |
Information Session on joining the Comm Major: Peer Advisor open office hours SBS Academic Programs Fair Wednesday, October 18th Explore the Communication program, talk to career advisors, and learn more about the SBS RISE program! |
Communication Department Instagram: |
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Speech, Hearing and Language Sciences (formerly Communication Disorders) |
SPHHS Majors Week Fair |
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Community Education and Social Change - Education BA |
The College of Education will offer in-person & Zoom drop in hours with our Peer Advisors and Academic/Career Advisor: Monday 10/16 |
Zoom Iink:
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Comparative Literature |
Majors Meeting and Launch Party for Writing the World Open office hours with our Undergraduate Program Director, Corine Tachtiris HFA Majors Week event: |
Zoom link for Open office hours |
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Economics |
SBS Academic Programs Fair Wednesday, October 18th Explore the Economics Department talk to career advisors, and learn more about the SBS RISE program! |
Economics Department site: |
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Engineering [Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Industrial, & Mechanical Engineering] |
In-person drop-in hours: Zoom Q&A |
Details for Zoom Q&A: Details about switching into Engineering: |
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English (Major, Minor & Certificate) |
HFA Majors Week event: |
English Department Website: |
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Environmental Science |
Zoom Information Sessions Drop-In Q&As with Peer Advisors:
In-person: Holdsworth Hall room 306 |
Zoom Link for Info Sessions More information available here: |
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Film Studies |
Learn more about the Film Studies programs at the links to the right. |
Video overview of the major: Website for film major: |
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Five College International Relations Certificate |
Learn more about The Five College International Relations Certificate at the link to the right. |
Certificate website: |
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Food Science |
Zoom drop-in hours: Join us for a food-related event on Thursday! |
Zoom link for 10/19 drop-in hours: |
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French and Francophone Studies |
Would you like to learn more about French and Francophone Studies? Check out these events! Drop-in office hours: French movie night with pizza! Café Français: |
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Geology and Earth Systems |
Learn more about Geology & Earth Sciences at the link to the right. |
Explore the Geology and Earth Systems majors in this video: https://bit.ly/3DAF8qa |
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German and Scandinavian Studies: |
HFA Majors Week event: |
Additional links: Undergraduate Program: Videos with Student Interviews: |
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History |
History Department Open House
4:30 - 5:00 pm: Flash presentations
Zoom Drop-in Hours Tuesday, October 17 |
Department website: Zoom link for drop-in hours on 10/17: |
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Horticultural Science (BS) |
Stockbridge Tabling Event
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Learn more at: stockbridge.cns.umass.edu/ academics/undergraduate-degrees /BS-horticultural-science |
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Hospitality & Tourism Management (HTM) |
Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) is a BS program in the Isenberg School of Management. Same core classes, same resources. But unlike the BBA programs, students on campus are invited to transfer into HTM, which has its own admission criteria—so don’t be scared off. Virtually drop-in to our “Majors Week Meet & Mingle”: HTM is much more than just managing hotels and restaurants! In today’s world, the skills and education students gain open up doors to traditional and non-traditional career opportunities. We prepare students to manage million-dollar budgets and billion-dollar facilities. Contact Department Chair Melissa Baker to learn more, get information about our November in-person HTM Information Session, or meet with her or current students. |
Virtual Majors Week Drop-In Session:
Melissa Baker, Department Chair: mbaker@isenberg.umass.edu HTM Website: |
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Informatics | Informatics: We welcome you to learn more about joining our major! Please refer to the majors week page on our website for information and to hear from people in our program. | CICS Majors Week: https://www.cics.umass.edu/ majors-week |
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Information Technology Program |
The IT Program offers three exciting programs for students from any major:
Check out the links to the right for more information on each program! Virtual Drop-In Hours to Discuss Program Offerings:
IT Program Halloween Candy Giveaway and Information Table: Wednesday,10/18 |
IT Minor: PIT Certificate: Drop-In Advising Link: |
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Isenberg School of Management |
Learn about the the Isenberg School of Management degree programs at the link to the right. |
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Italian Studies / Language, Literature & Cultures |
Zoom drop-in hours
Italian Coffee Hour with fellow majors Information session In person drop-in hours HFA Majors Week event: |
Zoom link for drop-in hours: Website link: |
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Japanese Language & Literature |
HFA Majors Week event: |
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Journalism |
SBS Academic Programs Fair Wednesday, October 18th Explore the Journalism program, talk to career advisors, and learn more about the SBS RISE program! |
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Judaic & Near Eastern Studies (including Hebrew and Arabic) |
HFA Majors Week event: |
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Kinesiology |
SPHHS Majors Week Fair |
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Korean |
HFA Majors Week event: |
Korean Language program site: https://www.umass.edu/asian/ korean-language-program |
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Landscape Architecture |
Presentations (open to public) SBS Academic Programs Fair Wednesday, October 18th Explore the Landscape Architecture program, talk to career advisors, and learn more about the SBS RISE program! |
Department calendar: Visit our website: |
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Landscape Contracting (AS) |
Stockbridge Tabling Event
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Learn more at: stockbridge.cns.umass.edu/ program/landscape-contracting |
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Languages, Literatures, and Cultures |
HFA Majors Week event: Stop by the HFA Majors Week event on Thursday to learn more about LLC! |
LLC website: https://www.umass.edu/llc/lcc/lcc |
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Legal Studies |
Majors Week drop-in hours on Zoom Monday, 10/16 through Thursday, 10/19 SBS Academic Programs Fair Wednesday, October 18th Explore the Legal Studies program, talk to career advisors, and learn more about the SBS RISE program!
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Link to Zoom drop-in hours: |
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Linguistics |
HFA Majors Week event: Stop by the Linguistics table at the HFA Majors Week event on Thursday to learn more about the program! |
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Mathematics & Statistics |
Learn about the the Mathematics & Statistics programs programs at the link to the right. |
Information about major concentrations: |
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Microbiology |
Learn more about the Microbiology Department at the link to the right. |
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Music & Dance |
Acceptance into Music or Dance degree tracks is by successful audition and/or application only. Visit the Department of Music & Dance website for more information. |
MUSIC Admission: DANCE Admission: |
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Natural Resource Conservation (NRC) |
Drop-in Hours with Lena Fletcher: On Zoom In-person In-person Drop-in Hours with Meg Graham MacLean In-person Peer Advising Hour: |
NRC Website: https://eco.umass.edu/academics/ NRC Major Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HaiB-kUVSa2QoB_BJp9RXS1R6jIXX-jX/view?usp=sharing Zoom link for Lena Fletcher's drop-in hours: |
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Nutrition |
SPHHS Majors Week Fair Drop-in Hours with Peer Advisors
Drop-in hours located in Chenoweth 210A (Nutrition Department library across from main office) If you'd prefer to meet via Zoom, email the peer advisors with the time you would like to meet and they will send you a Zoom link |
Nutrition Department Website: |
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Philosophy |
Drop-in Office Hours with Prof. de Harven HFA Majors Week event: Stop by the Philosophy table at the HFA Majors Week event on Thursday to connect with Prof de Harven and Major Lucy Palacios, and learn more about the program! |
Majoring in Philosophy: |
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Physics |
Learn more about the Physics Department at the link to the right. |
Physics website: |
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Plant and Soil Sciences (BS) |
Stockbridge Tabling Event
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Learn more at: stockbridge.cns.umass.edu/ program/plant-soil-science |
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Political Science |
Majors Week drop-in hours on Zoom Monday, 10/16 through Thursday, 10/19 SBS Academic Programs Fair Wednesday, October 18th Explore the Political Science program, talk to career advisors, and learn more about the SBS RISE program! |
Link to Zoom drop-in hours: |
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Portuguese & Brazilian Studies |
HFA Majors Week event: Stop by theHFA Majors Week event on Thursday to learn more about Portuguese & Brazilian Studies! |
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Pre-Health (Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, Pre-PA) |
Q&A with Pre-Med/Pre-Health Track Peer Advisors Learn more about the Pre-Health tracks at the links to the right. |
Sign up for the PreMed/PreHealth |
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Psychological and Brain Sciences |
We’re here to answer your questions!
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Helpful Links: |
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Public Health Sciences |
Learn more about Public Health Sciences at the School of Public Health & Health Sciences Majors Week Fair! SPHHS Majors Week Fair Wednesday 10/18 |
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Public Policy |
Drop-in Advising: SBS Academic Programs Fair Wednesday, October 18th Explore the Public Policy program, talk to career advisors, and learn more about the SBS RISE program! Brown Bag Lunch with Public Policy Alumni
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Zoom link for SPP Drop-in Advising:
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Resource Economics major and minor, Managerial Economics major |
SBS Academic Programs Fair Wednesday, October 18th Explore the Resource Economics and Managerial Economics programs, talk to career advisors, and learn more about the SBS RISE program! |
Find our more about our majors and minors: Information on how to declare: |
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Russian, Eurasian and Polish Studies |
Introductions from faculty are available on the Russian, Eurasian and Polish Studies website. |
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Smart About Money (SAM) |
Smart About Money (SAM) is a financial wellness program serving UMass Amherst students. SAM is here to help you become Smart About Money and give you the tools to manage your financial life at college! Read through our site and check out our digital pamphlet to learn more. |
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Social Thought and Political Economy (STPEC) |
SBS Academic Programs Fair Wednesday, October 18th Explore the STPEC program, talk to career advisors, and learn more about the SBS RISE program! |
STPEC Site: |
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Sociology major/minor, Certificates in Social Research Analysis, Population Studies, Social Work and Social Welfare, and Criminology and the Criminal Justice System |
SBS Academic Programs Fair Wednesday, October 18th Explore the Sociology department's programs, talk to career advisors, and learn more about the SBS RISE program! |
Sociology Department Website: |
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Spanish major, minor, and Spanish for Health Certificate |
Learn more about the Spanish programs at the links to the right. |
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Sustainable Community Development |
SBS Academic Programs Fair Wednesday, October 18th Explore the Sustainable Community Development program, talk to career advisors, and learn more about the SBS RISE program! |
Sustainable Community Development webpage: umass.edu/larp/ undergraduate/sustcomm |
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Sustainable Food and Farming (AS, BS) |
Stockbridge Tabling Event
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Associate of Science: Bachelor of Science: |
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Stockbridge Tabling Event
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Learn more at: https://stockbridge.cns.umass.edu/ associates/earn-associate-science-degree |
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Theater |
HFA Majors Week event: Stop by the HFA Majors Week event on Thursday to learn more about the Theater Department! |
https://www.umass.edu/hfa/ departments/theater |
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Turfgrass Management (AS) |
Stockbridge Tabling Event
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Learn more at: https://stockbridge.cns.umass.edu/ associates/turfgrass-management |
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Turfgrass Science & Management (BS) |
Stockbridge Tabling Event
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Learn more at: https://www.umass.edu/stockbridge/bachelors/turfgrass-science-management-bachelor-science-degree |
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Veterinary Technology |
Stop by the Veterinary Technology info table! |
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Women, Gender, Sexuality Studies |
Learn more about the Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies Department at the links to the right. |