Summer @ UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst Summer Classes

Get Ahead This Summer with an Online Course

From arts management to chemistry, UMass Amherst summer courses lets students like you earn valuable credits, get ahead, and stay on track for graduation. Choose between two six-week sessions, beginning in mid-May.

Registration is now open!

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Jump In: Start Strong Before Your First Semester

Designed for incoming UMass Amherst students, Jump In is a six-week, fully online summer program that helps you earn credits and build momentum before fall. Take a Gen Ed course and a college success seminar while connecting with advisors and classmates. Participants also have the opportunity for early campus move-in.

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Summer Pre-College Programs for High School Students

From exploring campus life to engaging with college-level academics, students get the full college experience by joining UMass Amherst Summer Pre-College while in high school. Programs are taught on campus and online by dedicated UMass faculty and graduate students. 

Registration begins in January – apply early to secure a spot!

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