UMass Amherst New Student and Family Programs

UMass Amherst New Student and Family Programs Welcome to UMass Amherst!

We're a team of current students and professionals ready to facilitate experiences related to the integration and development of new students as they enter and acclimate into the University of Massachusetts Amherst community New Students Orientation and Transitions facilitates experiences that provide a highquality, accessible foundation to undergraduate students by promoting university affinity,

and creating a framework that prepares students to adjust to living and acting responsibly, cultivating academic readiness, and navigating campus life at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Is it Day 6 of Welcome to the U already? We’re still having a good time at the Drag Show and Bounce Bonanza!
09/08/2026

Is it Day 6 of Welcome to the U already?

We’re still having a good time at the Drag Show and Bounce Bonanza!

Welcome to the U Day 5 was BUSY 😅New Student Convocation led to UFest and Out-of-State Student Mixer and then Mall Madne...
09/07/2026

Welcome to the U Day 5 was BUSY 😅

New Student Convocation led to UFest and Out-of-State Student Mixer and then Mall Madness

Welcome to the U Day 4 kept the fun going with Late Night Karaoke, FroshFest, and Adventure into Amherst!
09/07/2026

Welcome to the U Day 4 kept the fun going with Late Night Karaoke, FroshFest, and Adventure into Amherst!

Welcome to the U Day 3 was FULL! We cheered, we mixed, and we GLOWED.
09/05/2026

Welcome to the U Day 3 was FULL! We cheered, we mixed, and we GLOWED.

Welcome to the U Day 2 kicked it up another notch with the Kickoff Carnival 🎡But there’s still more to come!
09/05/2026

Welcome to the U Day 2 kicked it up another notch with the Kickoff Carnival 🎡

But there’s still more to come!

Welcome to UMass, students & families ‼️ The first day of Welcome to the U was a dream ✨And if you didn’t get a chance t...
09/03/2026

Welcome to UMass, students & families ‼️

The first day of Welcome to the U was a dream ✨

And if you didn’t get a chance to attend yesterday’s events, don’t worry! Events are taking place all week. Find the full schedule at the link in our bio. ❤️

09/03/2026

Duck Hunt is BACK 🦆🕺

Join us tomorrow, September 3, from 11-5 for the chance to explore campus, meet new people, and win some prizes👀

Check in and registration start at 11 am on Goodell Lawn, we’ll see you there🤩

And just like that… Ready for the U is a wrap! 🥹❤️Thank you to our incredible Orientation Leaders, Campus Partners, Staf...
08/17/2026

And just like that… Ready for the U is a wrap! 🥹❤️

Thank you to our incredible Orientation Leaders, Campus Partners, Staff, and everyone who helped make this summer unforgettable. Most importantly, thank YOU, our incoming students, for bringing the energy, excitement, and all summer long!

We can’t wait to see you again this fall for Welcome to the U! 🎉

Until then… GO UMASS! ✨

I'm like "hey, what's up? Hello And you need to knowYou're the only one, alright FALL CONCERT is officially here!We need...
08/14/2026

I'm like "hey, what's up? Hello

And you need to know
You're the only one, alright

FALL CONCERT is officially here!
We need you, and your UCard at Mullins Center on September 11th.
Doors open at 7 p.m.



I'm like "hey, what's up? Hello

FALL CONCERT is officially here!
We need you, and your UCard at Mullins Center on September 11th.
Doors open at 7 p.m.



And you need to know
You're the only one, alright

FALL CONCERT is officially here!
We need you, and your UCard at Mullins Center on September 11th.
Doors open at 7 p.m.

08/13/2026

Guess Our Second Artist

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Amherst, MA
01003

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+14135452621

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