I was checking the meal plans for junior, I see lots of YCMP options I can get. And for some reason, for 100 meals it costs 1991.5$, which is way more than just the normal meal price (~13$) I was wondering if it's possible to just use a credit card or student debit etc. to get into dining, which costs even less than purchasing a meal plan if you calculate the price per meal.

So I'm an incoming freshman for the fall 2026 semester and I originally had a triple lined up with 2 friends, but as of Saturday one backed out and isn't going to UMASS anymore, The friend still going to UMASS and I now want to get a double together, but obviously the deadline for preferences has passed. I've got nothing helpful from the any of the support staff and I'm just wondering if anyone knows about the process as to how it all works. Will we get a random third now? Will we automatically get bumped to a double? Will we have to switch to a double once swapping is available? ETC. If anyone knows anything or has been in a similar situation please let me know.

Hi im a bmb major and i want to talk to someone about how i could double major in psych and minor in business administration. Who do i go to about this stuff?

Does anyone have any photos of rooms in Brett? I wanna get an idea for how the dorms look.

Hi everyone!

We're two incoming UMass Amherst graduate students looking for one more roommate to join us for a lease at Mill Valley Estates starting on September 1st.

The apartment is a 2 bed, 2 bath unit, and the available space is a partitioned section of the living room. The living room is actually the largest space in the apartment and has its own AC. We'll be installing full-height partition curtains/dividers (dm for marked floor plan). The goal is to make it function like a bedroom while still keeping the apartment comfortable for everyone. You and one other person would be sharing a bathroom while the person in the master bedroom has an ensuite. Rent is split accordingly.

The rent of the apartment is 2495$ and for the living room tenant it is 695$ a month. See below for amenities.

Apartment

• 2 Bed / 2 Bath
• Heat & hot water included
• Air conditioning
• Dishwasher & garbage disposal
• Private patio and foyer inside apartment
• Washer & dryer hookups
• Walk-in & linen closets
• Trash & recycling included

Community

• PVTA Route 31
• Large fitness center
• Basketball court
• Outdoor grilling area
• Valley Bike Share
• Secure package lockers
• Free parking
• EV charging
• 24-hour emergency maintenance

If you're interested, send me a DM! Happy to answer questions, share more photos, discuss the room setup, or talk through the rent split and apartment details.

I am moving out of the place I am staying at currently on September 2nd, which is the first day that people start moving in, but on the website my hall is listed under September 4th for moving in. My understanding is that, for nonbolded halls, you can move in at a different time than listed on the website but it wouldn’t be an assisted move-in. However, my hall is bolded, which means that it will be assisted by professional movers. Does this mean that I can only move in on September 4th between 8am and 5pm, or can I move in on the 2nd and forgo assistance? I know they’re not too stringent on what time you arrive, since last year I arrived an hour after my reservation time and it was fine; I’m just concerned that my hall won’t even be open on the 2nd. TIA!

The Smith Student Event Committee wants to host a Pitch a Friend (queer edition) event at Smith College. Want to help your amazing single queer friend find love? Create a 3-min presentation to pitch them to an audience! Or just come mingle, make new connections, and sip on mocktails :) Fill out this form to help us gauge student interest: https://forms.gle/jAaTr4xdins8HkAK8

This event will be free and open to UMass students.

How long after submitting the form and supporting docs did it take to hear back from financial aid on whether they would/could adjust your aid package? And what happens if you are still waiting on a determination but the August payment due date passes?

I am having really hard time finding any Central area gorman hall dorm photos. I would love to see what the dorm looks like so I can plan what to bring ahead of time.

i’m an incoming freshman, does this look manageable?

Looking to move in here in the coming Fall. Can anyone who has lived here recently/knows someone provide some reviews?

Thanks!

I’m a first year moving in this fall and I was winding what the trash situation is like in dorms? Do I bring my own trash can or is there one there/close by. If I bring my own, are there trash days and a dumpster or something to bring out the trash?

Hi everyone,

I am a student who transferred here from a community college, and ended up missing one global diversity requirement. I am going into my senior year, and I am juggling a busy schedule complete with many upper/grad level courses. Because of this, I am looking to complete this requirement with minimal effort. What are some of the easiest three credit global diversity courses you have taken? I am looking for something centered around discussion and shorter weekly writings.

Any suggestions?

also, in my experience, the advisors here do not seem to be very helpful. I was assured my gen eds were complete: I didn't realize I still had this requirement until I called about its presence on my ARR. If you are a new student or a transfer student, check your ARR (on spire), don't take what your advisors say as gospel, and ask questions as soon as something doesn't make sense. This debacle might unfortunately prevent me from taking a senior-year upper level course I was interested in taking.

Thank you all so much!

anyone ever have nick bourdon lol

Note: Mainly asking for surrounding areas in Hadley and Amherst/easily accessible by bus.

I'm trying to find more part time job options that will especially help me develop my skills etc. I'm looking for part time in areas such as: Front desk receptionist, other office jobs, organization; just along those lines. Preferably a sit down with flexibility (I can't do mornings except weekends).

And of course I have little experience in all, so it would be people/companies who are willing to help train students.

So if anyone has any recommendations of places I should look for please lmk!!

Edit: This is excluding the job board; I'm looking for other options not listed there and yes I check regular job posting sites, but some companies don't list jobs open to students online.

Anyone know when alumni weekend is?

Hello! I was wondering if anyone here knows of anyone or has gone through the UMass Amherst ABSN (Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing) program? More specifically what your stats (GPA, extracurricular, etc.) were when applying? I really appreciate any information as Im considering the program myself!

Incoming freshman as bmb major

See here https://www.umass.edu/living/residential-services/rsd

"Authorized Vendors and Delivery Partners

Residential Service Desks accept packages shipped through the following authorized vendors:

• US Postal Service
• UPS
• FedEx Ground
• FedEx Express
• DHL
• On Trac
• Laser Ship.

Residential Service Desks also accept deliveries from Edible Arrangements and Atkins Farm, a local business offering flower delivery. 

Residential Service Desks are unable to accept packages shipped via unauthorized delivery vendors.  Notable unauthorized delivery vendors include:

• Amazon Prime Delivery*
• Wal-Mart
• Target
• Office Max.
• SpeedX

* When ordering from Amazon, Residential Services strongly encourages you utilize a local Amazon pickup location, which can be found by selecting "Find a pickup location near you" on the Amazon app or checkout screen. There are now six Amazon pickup locker locations on campus. For more information, see the Amazon Locker section in the "Getting Your Mail" section of this page.

Residential Service Desks also cannot accept deliveries from vendors whose goods go directly to the student such as DoorDash, Instacart, Peapod, etc. 

Deliveries from unapproved delivery vendors are often left outside of buildings or in residence hall lobbies.  Residential Services cannot take custody of packages delivered in this manner and is not responsible for packages lost or stolen when left in a building lobby or at a building entrance. "

and

"Amazon Locker Delivery

There are now six Amazon pickup locker locations on campus. You are able to add these locations to your address book through Amazon Pickup, and they will be displayed under the pickup option when that delivery method is chosen. Once an order is delivered to an Amazon pickup locker, you will have three days to pick it up.

An Amazon order must meet the following criteria to be eligible for locker pickup:

• The shipping weight is less than 10 lbs.
• The product dimensions are smaller than 16 x 12 x 14 inches.
• All items are sold or fulfilled by Amazon.com.
• The total value is less than $5,000.
• The shipment contains no hazardous materials.
• The order does not contain Subscribe & Save items.
• The order does not contain items shipping from other countries.
• The order does not contain items for Release-Date Delivery.
• The order does not contain food or beverages, including shelf-stable products. (Exceptions are:  supplements and electrolytes)
• The order does not include items that contain lithium batteries.
• Some skincare products may be restricted due to chemicals they may contain.
• The Locker will not be used as a delivery address for a wishlist."

Hey,
Private living room available at Boulders, which is a popular student housing apartment very close to UMass Amherst.

We’re two of us starting MSCS this Fall 2026 looking for another female roommate to join us who can occupy the living room by converting it into a private space.

📅 Duration: Sept 2026 - August 2027

📍 Location: The Boulders Apartments
Walking distance to bus stop - route 31 (easy access to UMass Campus) and gym facility

🛏️ Room & Unit Details:
•⁠ ⁠Private living room
•⁠ ⁠Laundry in the very next building
•⁠ ⁠On the second floor with less noise

Rent - $530 including utilities which is 30% of the total rent against 35% that the two of us will be paying for the private rooms.

Perks
1. One of the closest units to the bus stop
2. Very reasonable rent
3. You’ll be staying with two friendly, understanding girls!
4. ⁠Gym facility available

If interested, please do reach out!

I emailed esports club last semester seeing if it was possible to join or if they have teams for console players or if theres a pc room they have if u dont have a pc? I never heard back even after I tried to follow up on my email. Does anyone know? I assume its a somewhat active club?

freshman astronomy major btw. more curious about my philosophy and polisci professors cuz i found more
mixed stuff on them

Hello I m an incoming Ph.D. student in Umass and I have no clue how to find other students like me or even how to rent a house. Is there any specific team where I can join?