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University of Massachusetts Amherst

University of Massachusetts Amherst
37 Mather Drive
Amherst, MA 01003-9313

Official telephone: (413) 545-0111
Website: www.umass.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2016 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Jon Westover,
Senior Associate Director of Freshmen Admissions
Contacting the office: 413 545-0222
413 545-4312 (fax)
mail@admissions.umass.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: January 15
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Percent of freshmen who enter in terms other than fall: 7%
Application fee: $75
Can the application fee be waived? yes
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? yes
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: yes
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: required
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: neither required nor recommended
Off-campus interview: can be arranged with alumni representative
School's test preference: no preference
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: counseling, placement
Dates test scores should be received: January 15 for SAT I/ACT
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Portfolio required of art program applicants.
  • Audition required of music program applicants.
  • Audition required of dance program applicants.
  • Some programs require extra math units or coursework in physics and chemistry. Portfolio required for Architecture.
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Admissions is need blind: yes

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: Notification of admission is sent from early March through April.
Acceptance of admission: must accept by May 1

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Tuition deposit amount: $500, nonrefundable
Room deposit amount: nonrefundable
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 1 year

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