For information on undergraduate degree programs not offered through Continuing & Professional Education, please contact the UMass Amherst Admissions Office.

What do I need in order to apply to UMass Amherst Continuing & Professional Education undergraduate degree programs?

Applications for all programs must include the following:

• Completed application form
• Application fee
• Official transcripts from every college and university attended. If you have not completed at least 27 transferable college credits, you must also submit an official high school transcript.
• Essay
• Verification of English language proficiency (for non-native speakers of English)

Additional requirements for certain programs:

• Resume (required for University Without Walls; recommended for Bachelor of Business Administration program)
• Letters of recommendation (required for RN-BS program)

Where do I send my application materials?
Send all application materials to:
Continuing and Professional Education
Office of Admission
University of Massachusetts Amherst
100 Venture Way
Hadley, MA 01035-9430

When is the application deadline?
Applications must be received by

• October 1 for spring admission
• May 15 for fall admission
• February 1 for the RN-BS program (summer admission)

When will I find out if I’m accepted?

• Applications for fall admission are reviewed in the middle to late spring, with decisions usually sent out by the end of June.
• Applications for spring admission are reviewed in November, with decisions usually sent out by mid-December.
• Students applying to the RN-BS program will receive a decision by the end of March.

English isn’t my first language. How do I meet the English language proficiency requirement?
If your native language isn’t English, you must demonstrate English language proficiency through one of the following exams:

• SAT verbal score of 400 or higher
• TOEFL score of 550 (standard), 213 (computer-based), or 80 (internet-based)
• For applicants from Puerto Rico, a PAA English score of 600 or higher

How do I apply for financial aid?
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the application for financial aid at UMass Amherst. You must complete the application to be considered for federal, state and UMass Amherst student financial aid programs. Students enrolled in Continuing & Professional Education (CPE) degree programs must also complete the CPE Financial Aid Application. For more information, see http://www.umass.edu/umfa/cpe/.

Note: Your name, social security number, and birth date on 1) your application for admission, 2) your social security card, and 3) your FAFSA must match exactly in order to avoid delays processing your financial aid application.

Are there services for veterans on campus? Where can I get information on the GI bill?
The Veterans Affairs staff, located in the Dean of Students Office, is available to assist you with veterans’ benefits. For more information, see http://www.umass.edu/veterans/ .