Copyright 1998 University of Massachusetts, Amherst. This is an official page of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Campus. And the process begins early on. Before classes begin, entering freshmen visit the campus. They meet with advisors and discuss both the University's general education requirements, and the prerequisites and requirements for a major.
Advisors also assist students with course selections during preregistration and registration.
Advisors adapt to changing needs, as students become more focused in their area of major study during junior and senior year. Advisors also act as advocates for their students by working in conjunction with academic departments, University offices, and the undergraduate deans' offices. Each first year student is also assigned a peer counselor , who serves as a mentor and guide, helping students acclimate themselves to University life. Students with academic concerns are encouraged to use the tutorial program for help with math, writing, foreign languages and sciences. All tutors complete a training program that focuses on both teaching and social awareness.