Summer Communication: Stay In Touch!

Official UMass business is conveyed via your UMail email address, and this includes anything that happens during the summer. Make sure you check your UMail on a regular basis, read any messages completely, and respond promptly, if required. Don't miss the deadline to apply for a special scholarship or appeal a suspension because you didn't read your UMail!

Make sure your personal information on SPIRE is up-to-date. Does SPIRE have your cell phone number? Correct address?  Review your information and make sure it is both correct and complete. It can be a bit embarrassing if someone from a UMass office calls to change the time of an appointment and reaches your parent, not you!

Read the Undergraduate Advising Blog during the summer to make sure you don't miss important information. While many posts will be directed to incoming students, watch for information that might pertain to you, your schedule, or your academic program. Be among the first to know when grades will hit SPIRE or which department is hosting an info session the first week of class!

Last Call for ISOM!

Isenberg School of Management applications for Spring on-campus transfers are by Tuesday, May 1 at 5:00pm.

Read our earlier post to find out more about the application process.

Weekly Preview: April 30 - May 4

Welcome to the end of the semester!

The final R1 (Tier 1) Basic Math Skills Exemption Test will be held on Monday, April 30 at 6:30pm in Marcus 131. Your student ID and a #2 pencil are required. A calculator is recommended.  Exemption tests will resume in the Fall.

Tuesday, May 1: Last Day of Classes

The Academic Advising Link will close for the semester on the last day of classes.  Stop by before 8:00pm on Tuesday with any last minute questions for our peer advisors.

Applications for the Isenberg School of Management BBA track (Accounting; Finance; Management; Marketing; Operations Management), Hospitality & Tourism Management or Sport Management are due by Tuesday, May 1 at 5:00pm.  Read our earlier post to find out more about the application process. 

On Wednesday, May 2 from 11:30am – 3:00pm, join the UMass Writing Program in the Campus Center Auditorium for the 30th annual Celebration of Writing!  For 30 years the Writing Program has been committed to student writing. This year, in addition to displays and readings showcasing the work done by undergraduate students in the various aspects of the Writing Program, the history of the program will also be showcased. Click here for more information.

Final Exams begin on Thursday, May 3.  You did take care of any conflicts, right?  Good luck on your exams and your end of the semester papers and presentations!

SophoMORE Brunch Friday April 27th

Hey Class of 2015! There will be a brunch to celebrate your rising sophomore status on Friday, April 27th from 9-11AM in Berkshire and Franklin Dining Halls. So go and and celebrate finishing your first year at UMass, and pick up some advice from faculty and staff in attendance about the next phase of your college journey!

Attention: Finals fast approaching!

Tuesday (May 1st) is the last day of classes, and finals begin a week from today! Now is the time to take hold of your academics and wrap up your semester on a positive note. Try out some of these tips for a stress-free finals week:

1. Make sure you know if your exams are cumulative. Cumulative exams will cover more material and including some material you probably haven't seen since the first half of the semester. Try this 5 Day Study Plan to help manage your workload and time.
2. It's also important to know the format of each exam. Is the exam multiple choice? True/False? Fill-in-the-Blank or Short Answer? Essay? You'll want to prepare differently for each type of exam, so knowing what to expect on test day is step one.  
3. Not sure where to begin? Knowing what type of learner you are can help you tailor your study methods to those that work best for you! Try this learning styles inventory to discover study strategies that will work best for you.  
4. Try forming a study group with classmates. Study groups can help keep you motivated and discussing course concepts with others can actually increase your ability to commit such information to long-term memory!  
5. Whatever you do, don't let the Ten Traps of Studying get you!  
6. Finally, don't forget to utilize campus resources. Many classes offer review sessions and most courses have TAs available to help clarify material. The Learning Resource Center in the library offers FREE peer-to-peer tutoring (by appointment only during finals week) and the Writing Center is a great place to have any essays or final papers reviewed before you hand them in. 

Good luck!

The Big Thanks!

Join the UMass Amherst Student Philanthropy Committee at The Big Thanks! Take a minute and say thank you to the many alumni, faculty, parents and friends of UMass Amherst.

Write a thank you note to our wonderful supporters! All participants can enter to win cool UMass gear.

Wednesday, April 25 from 1:00-4:00pm in Memorial Hall during the Senior Fair.

See you there!

Weekly Preview: April 23 - 27

It's the last full week of classes!  Do you know when your finals are?  Did you resolve any conflicts?  Click to read our earlier post and make sure you're ready!

UMass is celebrating Earth Day with all week long!  Click here for a list of festival events. 

On Monday, April 23 at 3:00pm in the Campus Center Room 164-75, Career Services is sponsoring a Green Careers Panel.  Join a discussion with environmental professionals in various organizations and learn about challenges, opportunities and career paths.  This event is open to all students in all majors.

The 2012 Founder's Day Campus Cookout will be held on Friday, April 27 from 11:00am - 2:00pm.  Celebrate UMass at a free cookout on the Goodell lawn an event that will serve as campus appreciation day.  Please register online to help obtain an accurate count.

Peer Advisors will be available at the Academic Advising Link in the Learning Commons in the DuBois Library Sunday - Thursday from 4:00pm - 8:00pm to help you with your schedule.  Looking for GenEds?  Need a class or two to fill up your schedule?  Having problems with SPIRE?  Trying to waitlist or swap but it's not working?  Questions about major requirements?  Peer Advisors are ready to help you!  No appointment necessary.

Upcoming Events

The final R1 (Tier 1) Basic Math Skills Exemption Test of the semester will be held on Monday, April 30 at 6:30pm in Marcus 131.  Your student ID and a #2 pencil are required. A calculator is recommended.

Applications for the Isenberg School of Management BBA track (Accounting; Finance; Management; Marketing; Operations Management), Hospitality & Tourism Management or Sport Management are due by Tuesday, May 1 at 5:00pm.  Read our earlier post to find out more about the application process.

Resource Economics Deadline is FRIDAY!

Last call for Resource Economics!

If you're interested in pursing a Resource Economics major, the deadline to complete an Online Statement of Interest is this Friday, April 20 at noon.

You must complete this form in order to register for Fall courses as a major.

Five College Interchange Deadline: Friday

Five College Interchange Pre-Registration ends on Friday, April 20. Click to read more about how to register and how the Interchange program works.  Two copies of your pre-registration form must be brought to 613 Goodell before 5:00pm.

You will have another opportunity to register during UMass Add/Drop in the Fall.

Patriots' Day Schedule

Monday is Patriots' Day.  There are no classes.

Tuesday will follow a Monday schedule.