Academic Resources
Tutoring
Student Support
Financial Support
Off-Campus Opportunities
Internships & Jobs
Campus Health Services
The College of Information and Computer Sciences and UMass Amherst offer a wide variety of academic resources.
CICS Advising handles college-level processes regarding academic matters such as registration holds, add/drop procedures, repeat options, withdrawals, and academic discipline. The office is located in Room A243 of the LGRC Lowrise. The number is (413) 545-4822.
The Office of the University Registrar assists with transcripts and academic records.
All the important dates and deadlines for each semester are listed on the Academic Calendar.
Incoming students may receive advanced standing and/or credit for the College Board AP exams. Credits vary depending upon scores and subject matter. For more information, contact the Admissions Office. Current students with questions about AP credits can speak with their advisor or contact the The Office of the University Registrar.
The Commonwealth Honors College (CHS) offers a tightly knit community for students seeking more academic rigor in their field of study. All CICS students who meet the eligibility requirements can join Commonwealth Honors College, which offers a rewarding opportunity to meet students who share the same intellectual enthusiasm, work more closely with professors, and pursue independent research as part of a capstone experience. CHC students are invited to participate in small, intensive classes, interdisciplinary seminars, honors colloquia, and community service learning courses, as well as national and overseas study programs.
The W.E.B. Dubois Library is open 24 hours a day. You’ll find great resources there including the Learning Commons, with comfortable places to study, wireless internet and network ports, multiple print and computer workstations, laptop rentals, and a popular café. You can also access library assistance, academic advising, and technical support.
Struggling in chemistry or calculus? Located on the 10th floor of the library, the Learning Resource Center offers talented peer tutoring, group tutoring, and supplemental instruction in a comfortable environment to assist with academic challenges.
The Writing Center provides free, 30-minute tutoring sessions designed to help you in any step of your writing (from brainstorming to editing). It is located in the northwest corner of the W.E.B. DuBois Library's Learning Commons.
The department of Mathematics and Statistics offers math tutoring for a variety of classes.
The Dean of Students Office provides students with the support, resources, and referrals that will help you succeed at UMass Amherst.
If you are a student living with a disability, Disability Services will help you with classes, living situations, and other accommodations that you may need. Their office is located in 231 Whitmore.
The English as a Second Language Office helps assure the academic success of UMass Amherst students who are not native English speakers.
The International Programs Office provides important services for International Students and Scholars and Education Abroad and Exchange programs.
Center for Multicultural Advancement and Student Success (CMASS) provides academic support, cultural enrichment, student development and support for institutional diversity on the UMass Amherst campus.
The Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation seeks to increase enrollment, retention, graduation and participation in research of undergraduate students from underrepresented groups seeking degrees in the STEM disciplines.
The Center for Women and Community is a multicultural campus-based center which sponsors different campus and community programs in an effort to promote educational access and equity for women, empower women to take full control of their lives, and strengthen connections among women.
The Stonewall Center at UMass Amherst is a lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA) educational resource center that serves the campus, the Five Colleges, and the surrounding community. The Stonewall Center provides: cultural and educational programming; ally training sessions; a speaker’s bureau; a DVD, video, and book library; information and referrals; support for individuals who experience harassment and discrimination; advocacy for LGBTQIA students at UMass Amherst; and community outreach through Queer-e, its weekly listserv of LGBTQIA and Allies Five-College and local events.
Ombuds Office is an impartial and confidential resource for all campus students and employees ensures fair and equitable treatment on campus and provides mediation and conflict resolution services.
CICS offers more than scholarships for students majoring in Computer Sciences disciplines. Please see our scholarships page for information about the individual awards and how to apply: Scholarships and Fellowships.
In addition to helping you fund your education, the Financial Aid Office helps you understand the cost of a UMass Amherst education, eligibility requirements, how financial need is determined, your rights and responsibilities regarding your aid package, and more.
Through the New England Regional Students Program (NERSP), students from New England who enroll in a major not offered by a public institution in their home state may pay tuition of only 50 percent above the Massachusetts resident rate. If you are eligible for this program check the NERSP box on the university application. No additional application is required.
The Five College Consortium enables UMass Amherst students to take classes at no extra cost at Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith colleges—all linked by a free bus system. You can start taking classes at the other four colleges during your second semester and may take up to three classes per semester. UMass students can also participate in and have access to facilities, libraries, cultural, and social events on these campuses.
If you want a change of pace without leaving the country, consider spending a semester or year at another U.S. college or university. Through the Domestic Exchange Office, UMass students can choose to study at over 160 participating schools at no extra cost in places such as Florida, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, California, or even as close as Connecticut. With proper planning, going on a domestic exchange should not impact on your expected graduation date.
CICS students may take advantage of a variety of international exchange programs. The International Programs Office offers a range of semesterly and yearly opportunities, and there are plenty of English-speaking options, even in non-English countries. Students who choose to study abroad typically go during their junior year. Proper planning should enable you to graduate on time.
A great resource for all students, the Student Employment Office posts job listings for both on- and off-campus employment including work-study opportunities.
CICS Careers empowers and engages CICS undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent alumni to discover, explore, and pursue professional experiences. For help with your internship or job search, visit the CICS Careers website or set up an appointment with a "career developer" on Handshake.
The Office of Community Service Learning has many opportunities for all types of service projects. Being involved in a community project can help you develop as a person while making a difference!
University Health Services (UHS),serves UMass Amherst students, faculty and staff, along with their spouses, domestic partners, and dependents. Visitors on Campus who become ill or injured can be seen at UHS on a fee-for-service basis. UHS offers appointments and walk-in care.
Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CCPH) provides confidential services that include crisis intervention, short-term counseling for individuals, couples and families, support and therapy groups, behavioral medicine, medication management and an eating disorders clinic.
When you need psychological support for a longer time frame, the Psychological Services Center (PSC) offers low-cost mental health services. The APA-accredited community mental health clinic is operated by the Division of Clinical Psychology, in the Department of Psychology.