Profile: University of Massachusetts at Amherst

Agriculture: Animal Sciences, Plant and Soil Systems, Plant Science, Soil Science

Anthropology: Anthropology

Architecture: Architecture, Landscape Architecture/Design

Area Studies: Afro-American Studies, Judaic Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Near Eastern Studies, Russian Studies, Scandinavian Studies

Art/Design/Fine Art: Art History, Studio Art

Athletics: Sports Management/Administration

Biological Sciences: Biology/Life Science, Microbiology, Molecular Biology

Business: Accounting, Finance and Operation Management, Management, Marketing

Chemistry: Biochemistry, Chemistry

Communications: Communication, Journalism

Criminal Justice: Legal Studies

Earth Sciences: Astronomy, Geology, Geosciences

Economics: Economics, Resource Economics

Engineering: Chemical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

English: Comparative Literature, English, Linguistics

Environmental Studies: Environmental Design, Environmental Sciences, Fisheries Science, Natural Resources, Wildlife Conservation

Food Science: Food Science, Nutrition

Foreign Language: Arabic (some courses), Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Forestry: Forestry

General Studies: Classical Studies

Geography and Urban Studies: Geography

Geology: Geology

Health and Safety Sciences: Public Health

History: History

Hospitality and Tourism: Hospitality Management, Tourism Management

Information Studies: Computer Science

Mathematics: Mathematics

Military Sciences: Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC

Performing Arts: Dance, Music, Theater Arts/Drama

Philosophy/Religious Studies: Philosophy

Physics: Physics

Political Science: Political Science

Psychology: Psychology

Sociology/Social Work: Gender Studies, Sociology

Speech Pathology and Audiology: Communication Disorders

Technology: Construction Technology

Closed Programs
Nursing and Kinesiology are closed. Education is closed but access to lower level courses is available. UMass does not offer physical education courses or many one-credit classes. In most departments, the course that fulfills the "UMass Junior Year Writing Requirement" will be closed to exchange students. Additionally, English Writing 112 is closed to exchange students. Departments may restrict specific courses without notice.

Limitations
Communication, Computer Science, English, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Journalism, Psychology, Sport Management, all majors in the School of Management (no pre-major available for SOM) and all majors in the School of Engineering are usually limited to majors. SOM and Engineering majors must also have completed equivalent UMass pre-reqs. Architecture (NAAB accredited schools only), Studio Art, Dance, and Music classes are only available to BFA/Art, Dance, and Music declared majors and may require portfolio submission for access to studio courses. Studio work space is also extremely limited. Music Lessons are not always available, even to declared majors.

Special Options
Honors Access: Yes

• 2.5 GPA
• Students who will be juniors on exchange must have a declared major. To access courses in many departments, students must be declared majors at their home school. We have no minors in very competetive programs like School of Management, Engineering and Art.

• Full-year exchange Accepted
• Single term exchange Accepted

• Available

• TOEFL: must have a score of 550 paper, 213 computer or 80 Internet

• No graduate or post-baccalaureate students

• Not available

• Will accept on Plan A/B

• Fees are subject to change without notice.
• Two semesters = one academic year
• Three quarters = one academic year

• Figures are current as of 8/6/2012.
• Estimated cost: $6,942.
• Expect 5-15% increase for the subsequent academic year.
• Figures are based on 15 hours. Actual costs may be greater or less depending upon your actual enrollment.
• Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
• See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Plan A students.

• No tuition/fees are paid to the host campus.
• Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
• See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Plan B students.

• Plan A: 18
• Plan B: 18

Important Notes: URGENT: The 327.00 per semester health services fee is mandatory. The Student Health Insurance (in excess of 1300 a semester) is waivable with proof of insurance EXCEPT FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CANNOT WAIVE THE HEALTH INSURANCE.

• Pell
• CWS
• Perkins
• SEOG
• DL
• Plus

• Figures are current as of 8/6/2012.
• Expect 5% or more increase for the subsequent academic year.
• Figures are based on the average room and meal plan selected by NSE students. Actual costs may be greater or less depending upon your selected room type and meals.
• Two semesters = one academic year
• Three quarters = one academic year

• Double: $2,780
• Full-year contract required for a full-year exchange
• On campus living encouraged

• Appoximate monthly cost: $500
• Proximity to campus: close/bus routes
• Local Public Transportation Available to Campus

Meal Plans Per Semester

• Meal purchase is required for on campus living.
• $2187 declining balance plan.