Apply to Exploratory Pathways Program

Admission to the Exploratory Pathways Program is contingent upon the following:

• 3.0 High School cumulative GPA minimum

The successful completion of required high school courses at a level consistent with the university’s admissions standards as shown below. The following minimum subject matter requirements must be met:

• English: 4 units
• Mathematics (Algebra II minimum): 4 units, including math in the senior year of high school
• Natural Science (3 labs): 3 units
• Social Science (one course in US history): 2 units
• Foreign Language: 2 units of same language
• Electives (from areas above, arts and humanities, or computer science): 2 units

While the primary criteria for admission is the high school transcript, other criteria, including the level of academic challenge, extracurricular activities, work, etc., are also considered.

The following materials are required when applying to this program. Some of these are collected as part of the application.

NOTE: For those applicants using the UWW Undergraduate Reactivation form to apply, please refer to the application for any required materials as they may be different than those noted below.

• Essay: In about 100 words, describe how your past experiences have led you to apply to EPP and, in another 100 words, tell us more about what you're interested in studying and why.
   
• Official Transcript(s): Submit official college transcripts from all colleges you have previously attended, regardless of whether credit is desired. UMass Amherst accepts electronic transcripts from official third parties (eScrip-Safe, Parchment, etc.) or directly from the Registrar's office of the issuing school. Student-submitted transcripts are not accepted. Transcripts can be sent to the UWW Admissions, UMass Amherst, 350 Campus Center Way, Amherst, MA 01003-2902 or email to @email. Maximum transfer credit is 75 semester credits.
   
• High School Transcripts or GED Scores (if less than 27 transferable college credits)
   
• English Language Proficiency Documentation
  If English is not your first language, please review our English Language Proficiency Requirements.
   
• International Transcript(s), if applicable.
  If you have attended a post-secondary college or university, official transcripts are required whether or not transfer credit is desired. International Students: Please review our International Applicant's Guide.

Application Deadlines

Admissions are done on a rolling basis.
 

Materials Deadlines

In order to be considered for admission, please make sure that all of the required application materials are received by the following date:

Applications are not considered complete and cannot be reviewed until we have received all required materials. Complete applications are reviewed in the order in which they are received.

Review the International Applicant Guide prior to submitting your application for admission to one of the UWW Programs.