University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass)

(Amherst, MA)

U Massachusetts at Amherst is a public, land-grant institution. Founded as an agricultural college in 1863, it became a state university in 1947. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Engineering, Food and Natural Resources, Humanities and Fine Arts, Natural Sciences and Mathematics, and Social and Behavioral Sciences; the Schools of Education, Management, Nursing, Public Health and Health Sciences; and the Division of Interdisciplinary Studies. Its 1,463-acre campus is located in Amherst, 20 miles north of Springfield and 90 miles west of Boston.

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Victorio Jauregui

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    Madison Keyshae

    How strong is your environmental program?
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      Madison Keyshae

      How strong is your environmental program?
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        Madison Keyshae

        How strong is your environmental program?
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          Madison Keyshae

          How strong is your environmental program?
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            Damilola Shogbola

            I got accepted and I want to play on the soccer team...What do I need to do?
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              Gabrielle Baker

              I would like to have some more in dept knowledge on the online certificate program in Journalism. For those who have taken online courses, what is the approximate length of each course? For those who are or have majored in Journalism, how engaging is the curriculum?
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                Elizabeth Sharpe
                Here's some more information about the program. I can't speak to it, but you may be able to get some more information if you contact the person in charge. http://www.umassonline.net/degrees/Online-Certificate-Journalism.cfm
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                Gabrielle Baker
                I have already perused the website some months ago when I first became interested. Thank you so much, though. I will contact the person in charge of the program. =)
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              Chelsea Carter

              Is it difficult to join a sorority? How soon can a freshman join a sorority? Does sign up for classes begin the first day at registration? Also, why isn't there a volleyball team anymore? Is there any sort of unofficial club for volleyball instead? Thanks!
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                Elizabeth Sharpe
                Greek life isn't huge on campus, but every sorority has it's own requirements. Typically, there's a new pledge class every semester. I would suggest contacting the particular sororities you're interested in (http://www.umass.edu/greek/)
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                Elizabeth Sharpe
                As for registration, you are assigned a specific time and date when you can begin registering-- it's done by the amount of credits you have. Freshmen register at orientation.
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                Elizabeth Sharpe
                There is club volleyball; here's the information about it: https://umassamherst.collegiatelink.net/organization/volleyballclubw
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              Chelsea Carter

              What are the best classes to take in preparation for pre-law as an undergraduate student?
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                Elizabeth Sharpe
                These are the classes that the UMass pre-law advisers suggest: http://prelaw.umass.edu/topics/choosing_courses
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                Chelsea Carter
                Thank you!
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              Victoria Dillon

              Is American Sign Language offer as a class or major?
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                Elizabeth Sharpe
                As far as I know, it's now. However, you may want to contact the Linguistics department to confirm :)

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