Here’s what you need to know to prepare for a successful fall semester.
Welcome Corsairs!
We're so excited to have you to Â鶹¹ÙÍøD. This year is all about new beginnings—meeting friends, exploring campus, trying new things, and making Â鶹¹ÙÍøD feel like home.
From your first class to your first game in Corsair blue, you're about to create memories that will last a lifetime. We can't wait to see where your journey takes you!
To get you into the Corsair spirit, we've put together a list of things you can do now and when you get here.
- Weeks of Welcome (WOW) are packed with activities for new and returning students. Are you ready to compete in the Corsair Olympics on September 1?
- Need help registering for classes, understanding your tuition bill, or figuring out financial aid? Visit the Student Service Center (SSC) in the Foster building.
- for your favorite Corsair team!
- Don't miss the Corsair Fair, the annual Student Organization fair. Meet student leaders from Â鶹¹ÙÍøD's student clubs and organizations and plug in! September 10, from 1:30-5 pm, on the Campus Quad.
- Whether you're a residential or a commuter student, if you have a car on campus, make sure you have a valid permit and sticker because ticketing begins on September 3.
- about important Â鶹¹ÙÍøD information and deadlines. These messages are different than campus emergency messages sent through the Â鶹¹ÙÍøD Alert System.
- We’re using as our new Learning Management System (LMS). Complete the to familiarize yourself with key features like submitting assignments, checking grades, and joining discussions, then , and finally explore your , , and syllabi. Visit to learn more!
- to stay on top of campus shuttles.
- Moving to campus? Here's a list of items you can (and can't) bring to your new room!
- during our annual community service event recognizing 9/11, on September 7.
- Complete "U Got This!" – Â鶹¹ÙÍøD's Online Active Bystander training. This is required for all incoming first-year students. Learn how to get started on the training.
- New student? Visit the amphitheater next to the library at 10:45 am on September 2 for New Student Convocation.
- After Convocation, students, faculty, and staff will reunite during the All-Campus Picnic featuring a BBQ, giveaways, and music on the quad, 11:30 am on September 2.
- Prepare for the first day of classes on September 3 and bookmark the academic calendar for important dates.
- Look at the winners of the Â鶹¹ÙÍøD Believes essay contest.
- Tell your family about homecoming, aka Blue & Gold Weekend, so they can visit and participate in fun activities across campus.
As you get ready for your first semester, remember—you're not in this alone. The Â鶹¹ÙÍøD community is here to support you, cheer you on, and celebrate every win along the way.
💙 Here's to an amazing start to your Corsair journey!
P.S. Follow @umassd on the socials and keep an eye on your Â鶹¹ÙÍøD email to see what life on campus is all about.