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Advising Mission, Vision, and Values

Whether you are here as an undergraduate or pursuing advanced education, we are so happy to have you in our community. If you don't know who to ask, for any reason, please come to us and we will help.

Our Mission

CICS Advising is here for you! As a collaborative partner, we provide information and guidance to those pursuing the personal and academic goals of their undergraduate experience.

Our office delivers academic advising, peer advising, information for prospective students, assistance for student organizations, and partnerships with faculty and university offices to ensure our undergraduates are supported from matriculation to graduation.

Our Vision

As a resource for students, faculty, and the larger UMass Amherst community, we aspire to support the Common Good by creating a Center where meaningful experiences are facilitated, students are encouraged to actively direct their undergraduate experience, and everyone is welcomed and celebrated for who they are.

Our Values 

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