The director of the program personally advises all students of color in SOM and other interested students. First-year students are initially exposed to DiMES during the New Students Program the summer before they enroll at UMass. Tutoring Free tutoring is available to all students in courses such as Mathematics, Economics. Statistics, and Accounting. The generous support of the business community and SOM Alumni make it possible to assist students with part of their financial responsibilities.
DiMES also assists students in finding financial resources.
Resume workshops and a yearly Career Fair are some of the events that help students put together a winning resume and obtain a great job. Business Club DiMES students have started a business club that will help them acquire business skills and experience that will make them more marketable. This informal atmosphere is a great time to meet and talk to professors. During the academic year the DiMES staff travels throughout the New England area visiting high schools and attending College Fairs. Overnight Accepted students to the School of Management are invited to spend a day and night at the University during the Spring semester.