As the flagship campus of the commonwealth, UMass Amherst has been a leader in agricultural research and green education since our founding as a land grant institution in 1863.
Academics
School of Earth & Sustainability (SES)
SES brings together a suite of undergraduate and graduate degrees that provide students with the knowledge and professional training to address the environmental challenges of the 21st century.
Classes
Explore the different aspects of sustainability through 300-plus courses.
Major
UMass Amherst offers over 20 majors related to sustainability.
Graduate Programs
The university has variety of graduate programs focused on sustainability, including a MS in Sustainability Science.
Concentrations & Certificates
The university offers concentrations and certificates related to sustainability.
Associate Degrees
The Stockbridge School of Agriculture at UMass Amherst offers sustainability-related associate degrees.
Co-Curricular Activities
Get credit for cultivating sustainability on campus through either the Eco Rep Program, Permaculture Gardening Program, or Sustainability Fellows Program.
Sustainability Curriculum Fellowship (SCF)
SCF is a year-long interdisciplinary fellowship program that enables UMass Amherst faculty to cultivate teaching excellence in sustainability.
Research
Research Centers & Institutions
UMass Amherst has a variety of research centers and institutes spanning disciplines and specialties.
Research Next
Research Next is the campus's official window into the research, scholarship, and creative activity.
UMass Amherst Libraries
UMass Amherst Libraries are engaged in: fostering sustainability innovations; collaborations with campus partners; educating students to create a healthier, just, and responsible world; supporting the integration of sustainability across the curriculum; modeling green practices; honoring diversity and inclusion; and promoting open access.
Wind Energy REU program
The program allows undergraduates to perform hands-on summer research while earning a stipend and provides a unique opportunity to network and collaborate with leaders in the field of wind energy.
