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It’s easy to get caught up in ideas of your future. Maybe you want to join other UMass Dartmouth graduates healing patients and helping the environment, leading in the boardroom and creating in the studio, teaching the next generation and finding solutions for tomorrow’s problems. Or maybe you don’t know yet. And that’s okay. Because at UMassD, we know your next years are about more than where you’re going. They’re about the journey you’ll take to get Ourthere.campus was built with that in mind. Architect Paul Rudolph designed our unique campus with the idea that you should take the time to appreciate where you are in the Whethermoment.you’ll fill it conducting research with faculty on campus, interning at companies across the country, or exploring study abroad locations around the globe, your time as a UMassD student will be about exploration and discovery. You’ll prepare for your future, and you’ll umassd.edu 1 find yourself.
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Towers of strength. Worthy adversaries. Forces to be reckoned with. Arnie the Corsair, our pirate mascot, represents the adventurous, courageous spirit of our students and the pride of our campus. At UMass Dartmouth, you’ll join ambitious creative thinkers whose drive and determination create unrelenting momentum. We want more for ourselves and for others. A UMassD education is about you, your potential, and your success. We’ll fuel your ambitions and help you get where you want to go. We are ready for you. We are Corsairs. We are motivated by more.
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97 % employed or in graduate school 1,884 graduate students 100 + academic programs 2,611 students live on campus 29 representedcountries 160 + clubs and organizations 36% students of color 15:1 student to faculty ratio 4 UMass Dartmouth 2022 - U.S. News & World Report Best College Top - U.S. News & World Report public nationaluniversity,universities 44 representedstates 5,833 undergraduates
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Our faculty are researching the growing offshore wind industry and the use of enzymes within cranberries to treat cancer, and are working with K-12 students to improve their STEM skills. from more than 100 programs in healthcare and health sciences, public policy and law, people and culture, business, STEM, and design, and the performing arts.
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Attending a national research university opens a world of exploration and discovery. At UMassD, you’ll have the opportunity to work with world-class faculty researchers and begin your journey into real-world innovation and experiences.
National UniversityResearch 6 Colleges • Arts & Sciences • Business • Engineering • Nursing & Health Sciences • Visual & Performing Arts • Honors 10 ranked as an environmentally responsible college - Princeton Review years in a row # 3 for social mobility - U.S. News & World Report in New England 2 Graduate schools • UMass Law • School for Marine Science & Technology (SMAST)
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Pick a major that interests you, and pre-med/pre-health advisors will help you select math and science courses that prepare you for medical school or health professions. At the College of Arts & Sciences, you could find yourself… the past 5
Looking for a path to law school?
Your passion can take you in many directions—politics, marine biology, and communications, to name a few. As the largest of our colleges, the College of Arts & Sciences makes it easy to explore different disciplines to find the right fit. presenting at the Eastern Psychological Association’s annual research conference in New York City interning at a therapeutic after school program for kids learning media analysis in “Digital and Media Literacy”
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Choose the pre-law concentration in our political science major. Or join pre-law advising for help choosing courses that will develop your analytical, logical, and creative-thinking skills and build a solid foundation for law school. You can even fast track your law degree through our 3+3 program with UMass Law.
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From small to Fortune 500 companies, all businesses have to start somewhere. At Charlton College of Business, you’ll gain the insightful knowledge, hands-on experience, and portfolio that can take you anywhere. pitching a product at Startup Weekend, a 54-hour competition networking with alumni and business leaders developing and pitching a consumer marketing strategy to stakeholders at your internship
With Bloomberg terminals in the Charlton Technology Center, you’ll have access to real time news feeds, trading figures, and longitudinal stock market data. Fun fact: The UMass Dartmouth Investment Club uses the terminals for their student-managed fund. Last year, the UMassD Fund recorded a 44.82% return compared to the S&P 500 benchmark of 40.8%! The AACSB gold standard Only 5% of business schools worldwide are AACSB accredited. Not only are we part of that 5%, but we’re also in the top third in the U.S.
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Whether you’re interested in building devices to solve problems or want to explore the properties that govern space, your curiosity will be nurtured at the College of Engineering.
• conducting research on underwater acoustics and acoustic transducer calibrations with faculty • creating a new product in your senior design class • completing your capstone project with local companies solving real world issues $2.5 million scholarships for COE students realize your full potential $16 million Current research funding
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The UMass Dartmouth Cybersecurity Center is designated as a National Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Research by the NSA and Department of Homeland Security. But what does that mean for you? The center offers an undergraduate fellowship for you to pursue research with a faculty member and advance your own research. At the College of Engineering, you could find yourself…
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2021 National Certification Examination for Medical Laboratory Science majors
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With access to a skills lab, a health assessment lab, and a simulation lab equipped with adult, child, and infant manikins, you’ll practice nursing interventions, and interview and assessment skills in simulated hospital and family home settings—all from campus. Bridging the Atlantic UMassD students participating in the eight-week exchange program with the University of the Azores in Portugal conduct research and provide health education to vulnerable groups. At the College of Nursing & Health Sciences, you could find yourself…
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From monitoring a patient’s vitals to analyzing specimens in a lab, you can make an impact in healthcare. Learning how starts with health science courses during your first year at the College of Nursing & Health Sciences and continues through your clinical placement. learning in clinical rotations from psychiatric nursing to labor & delivery studying genetics and morphology in “Principles of Microbiology” • using state-of-the-art equipment including spectrophotometers, hematology cell counters, and rapid microorganism identification instruments
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Bring your imagination to life Satellite campus in New Bedford Star Store, in the heart of the creative and artistic renaissance of New Bedford, features studio space with state-of-the-art equipment and galleries for student work, live performances, and video screenings. It’s only a 15-minute drive from the main campus, and our campus shuttle provides free transportation between Star Store and main campus. Where will you learn? Explore digital fabrication with 3D printers, MakerBots, laser engravers, and a CNC router at the Innovation Learning Collaborative. Find media resources for your projects at the Visual and Media Literacy Hub. At the College of Visual & Performing Arts, you could find yourself… digital computer labs galleries 76,000 sq. ft. of studio space
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Your creativity is a highly valued skill. By joining the community of artists, designers, and performers at the College of Visual & Performing Arts, you’ll see there’s no limit to where your creativity can take you.
• designing office space and furniture for local small businesses • creating cartoons to promote a biotechnology startup • sharing your work at the BFA exhibition in the Campus Gallery
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Being an Honors student comes with perks—early registration for classes, special Honors scholarships, and enrichment trips are just the beginning. There are also free museum memberships, Honorsonly workshops, and the prestige that comes with graduating as a Commonwealth Honors Scholar. Spaces dedicated to you The Honors community extends outside of the classroom with designated Honors College housing in our new Spruce Hall. (And after your first year, you can move into upper class housing as a sophomore!) You’ll also have a private workspace and computers in the Honors Annex, a study space in the library. At the Honors College, you could find yourself… student to faculty research ratio 40+ Honors College course sections offered each year
Honors doesn’t mean harder. It means putting in the effort to get more out of your major. In the innovative Honors College, you’ll develop deeper understanding and critical thinking skills as part of a vibrant learning community.
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• taking transformative classes like “Predators: How U.S. Drones and the CIA Changed War” • completing a research project on the relationship between resilience and positive outcomes in young adult friendships • hearing from an industry professional about the future of wearable tech the challenge
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Take a break from studying for finals and let faculty and staff serve you this late-night breakfast. UMass Dartmouth is committed to establishing an environment of civility and respect, while building cultural competency reflective of the diversity of thought, experiences, and talents of the UMass Dartmouth campus community.
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Kick off the start of the semester with a series of fun activities. & Gold Weekend Join alumni, families, faculty & staff to celebrate why we’re #ProudToBeUMassD!
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A highlight of the Orientation experience, you’ll compete against other first-year students in challenges. Corsair Fair Browse academic, cultural, and social clubs and organizations. Can’t find the one you want?
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One of the best parts of being a Corsair is our close-knit community. Some of your best memories will happen outside of the classroom making lifelong memories. Make the most of your university experience. Relax with friends around the fire pit on the quad. Get involved with student government. Play a round of pool in the game room.
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Staying active Compete in recreational intramural program. Head to the fitness center for state-of-the-art cardio equipment, a multipurpose aerobics room, and a free weight area. out alone or with friends, take one of our fitness classes. The track and tennis courts and our disc golf course are great places to get your workout on!
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Balsam and Spruce Halls aren’t just new to you—they’re new. And they have all your housing must-haves: • shared kitchen space, lounges, and study areas • 24/7 card access and overnight security • gender-neutral bathrooms • bring your car to campus as a first-year • free laundry you can track with an app In good company 67% of first-year students choose to live on campus for the convenience and the community. A short walk
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Balsam & Spruce are a short walk from everywhere else on campus, which means more time to study, socialize, and sleep—not necessarily in that order. Community Whether or not you choose to join a living and learning community with other students who share your academic, social, or cultural interests, you’re going to be forming lifelong friendships.
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Housing? Guaranteed. When we say guaranteed housing, we mean it. Every year that you apply to live on campus, there will be a space for you. As an upperclassman, you’ll live in our traditional residence hall suites or apartments.
This is the best view on campus.” Where’s Jillian talking about?
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• homestyle cooking like roasted chicken, baked fish, and roast beef • all-day breakfast with our omelet station or waffle and cereal bar
Our favorites: • comfort foods including pizza made in our brick oven, made-to-order pasta, chicken tenders, and fries
If the options at The Grove aren’t enough variety for you...
With early morning and late night locations, you’ll always have an option. Stop by the Campus Center for Wendy’s or grab a sandwich at Arnie’s subs. Burgers are a favorite at Birch Grill. And whatever your caffeine of choice is to fuel your day, we’ve got you covered. Grab Dunkin’ in the Campus Center or head to the Library Café where they brew Starbucks.
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• desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth, from homemade baked goods to an ice cream station
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Worried about campus dining? Don’t be. Meals that’ll remind you of home? √ Dishes from around the world? √ Vegetarian and vegan options? √ Special dietary needs & allergen station? √
• vegetarian and vegan options including a plant-based station and a salad and fruit bar with fresh, locally-grown produce
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- Marcus Azor Systems major, Finance minor Hometown: Brockton, MA Captain, East
Let’s NCAACorsairs!go,DivisionIII Men’s TrackSoccerIceFootballCrossBasketballBaseballCountryHockey&Field Women’s VolleyballTrackTennisSwimmingSoftballSoccerLacrosseFieldCrossBasketballCountryHockey&Diving&Field Intramurals ...andVolleyballTennisSoftballSoccerPingFlagBowlingBasketballfootballpongmore
Corsairs succeed on the court and the field—and in the classroom. Our student athletes earn higher GPAs than the population at large.
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I couldn’t have picked a better basketball program to be a part of. These past four years have been a dream come true. I wouldn’t have achieved most of my stats without the help of my teammates, and I owe all my success to them.”
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You get the best of both worlds in Dartmouth. Within a mile of campus, you’ll find everything you need—shopping, restaurants, and You’llentertainment.neverrunout of fun things to do in the community. Venture a little farther into the community, and plan a beach day or explore the arts and live music scene in New Bedford. And it’s an ideal location for experiential learning. You’ll have no problem finding internship opportunities, research, and service-learning opportunities in the community. But we’re close enough to bigger cities for you to explore options there, too. 15 minutes to the beach 30 minutes to Cape Cod 26 miles to Providence 60 miles to Boston STAR
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28 UMass Dartmouth Alumni An IT Project Manager at Hasbro, Emmanuel Fernandes ’17 first interned at the company.
Aubrie Breault ’17 interned at Akamai. Now, she’s a manager at athenaHealth.
umassd.edu/alumni 29 Career placements • Akamai Technologies • Amazon • Apple • CDM Smith • Dana Farber Cancer Institute • DC Comics • Dreamworks • Fashion Institute of Technology • Federal Bureau of Investigation • Google • Hasbro • Johns Hopkins Hospital • Johnson & Johnson • KPMG • Lockheed Martin Corporation • Massachusetts General Hospital • Microsoft • National Geographic • Nye Lubricants • Procter & Gamble • Pfizer • Reebok • Siemens • Southcoast Healthcare System Where do we go next? Grad school placements • Bentley University • Brown University • Boston College • Boston University • California Institute of Technology • Cornell University • Duke University • Georgetown University • Harvard Medical School • MIT • Northeastern University • Parsons School of Design at The New School • Princeton University • Rhode Island School of Design • Texas A&M • UMass Amherst • UMass Dartmouth • University of Pennsylvania • University of Rhode Island • Yale University What is the Class of 2022 most proud of? Lauren Soares ’14, MBA ’15 interned at KPMG as an undergrad. Now, she’s a Risk Management Senior Associate there.
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Take it from us—the best way to experience campus is to see it firsthand. Campus tour Led by a knowledgeable student, you’ll get an inside look at campus. Want to talk to an Admissions counselor? They’re available before and after your tour to answer any Can’tquestions.makeitin person? Take a virtual tour or explore our 360 tour. umassd.edu/visit Events
Learn more about what we have to offer by visiting campus for an event like Open House in the fall. Or attend one of our virtual events to get to know UMassD from the comfort of your home.
A rescue, Gracie is the STEM Learning Lab’s therapy dog. From greeting you at Orientation to providing emotional support during her office hours to wagging her tail for you at Commencement, she’s going to be one of your favorite faces on campus. (We won’t tell Arnie.)
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Visual Arts applicants (excluding art history) must submit a portfolio for review in person or electronically through SlideRoom at Ifumassd.slideroom.com.youdon’thaveaportfolio, please contact jloete@umassd.edu to discuss an alternate portfolio option. Music applicants Music applicants must submit a music audition information form on umassd.slideroom.com. The Music department will get in touch with you to schedule an in-person audition and music theory assessment test. umassd.edu/cvpa/admissions/auditions
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32 UMass Dartmouth Apply Application requirements • Common Application or UMassD’s online application • $60 application fee • official high school transcript, including 17 units of college prep courses Optional (but recommended for highly competitive academic programs) • official SAT (math and critical reading) and ACT results • personal essay • letter of recommendation umassd.edu/apply
We work to maximize the transfer credits from your previous coursework, and we have formal agreements with all Massachusetts state public community colleges, as well as with Community College of Rhode Island, Dean College, and Quincy College. These agreements provide qualified students with guidance about pursuing a bachelor’s degree along with expedited admission to UMassD. umassd.edu/transfer Office of Admissions 285 Old Westport Road, Dartmouth 02747-2300 ph: email:508.999.8605admissions@umassd.edu
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Alternative admissions Students who have completed high school or the equivalent, and whose academic performance may not demonstrate readiness for university-level work, may be eligible for admission through College Now or START. umassd.edu/collegenow Transfer students
Arts & Sciences Biology–Celland Molecular Biology* – Conservation Biology* – Ecology and Evolutionary Biology* – Marine Women’sSpanishSociologyPublicPsychologyPortuguese–––PoliticalPhilosophyMultidisciplinary––MathematicsLiberalHistoryHealthEnglishEconomicsDataCrimeCommunicationChemistryBiochemistryBiology*&JusticeStudiesScience(interdisciplinary)–AppliedEconomics*–HealthcareServicesAdministration*–Creative&ProfessionalWriting*–Literature&Criticism*andSocietyArtsAppliedandComputationalMathematics*AppliedStatistics*StudiesScienceInternationalPolitics*InternationalSecurityStudies*Pre-Law*AdministrationandAnthropologyandGenderStudies Minor only Aging & Health Black Studies Data LeadershipFrenchAnalytics&Civic Engagement Legal Writing,UrbanSustainabilityReligiousStudiesStudiesStudiesCommunication & Rhetoric Business GeneralFinanceAccountingBusiness Administration (transfers only) Human ManagementResources–ManagementOrganizational Leadership* – Small OperationsMarketingManagementBusiness/Entrepreneurship*InformationSystems–E-commerce/DigitalBusiness*–Technology&Management*Management–BusinessAnalytics*–ServiceOperationManagement*–SupplyChainManagement*ainManament* Minor only Business InternationalAdministrationBusiness Engineering –Civil–BioengineeringBiomedicalEngineering*EngineeringEnvironmentalResources Engineering* Computer Engineering ––Physics–MechanicalElectricalData––––ComputerCybersecurity*ScienceArtificialIntelligence*Cybersecurity*GameDesign*SoftwareEngineering*Science(interdisciplinary)EngineeringEngineeringManufacturing*Astronomy/Astrophysics* Minor only Environmental Physics Mobile Applications Development System Software Nursing & Health Sciences Medical Laboratory Science Nursing Minor only Global Health Visual & Performing Arts Animation & Game Arts Art Education Art IntegratedIllustrationGraphicFashionDrawingHistoryDesignDesignStudio Arts Interior Architecture & Design MusicMusic SculpturePhotographyPaintingEducation Minor only FilmCeramics&Media Studies Fine Textiles/FiberPrintmakingJewelry/MetalsArtsArts Pre-professional advising Pre-medPre-law & pre-health (including pre-dental, pre-PT, pre-vet) Still can’t decide? You can apply to UMassD without declaring a Artsmajor.&Sciences Undeclared Business *concentration/optionStudioEngineeringUndeclaredUndeclaredArtsUndeclared find yourself… with 100+ undergraduate programs
We work to maximize the transfer credits from your previous coursework, and we have formal agreements with all Massachusetts state public community colleges, as well as with Community College of Rhode Island, Dean College, and Quincy College. These agreements provide qualified students with guidance about pursuing a bachelor’s degree along with expedited admission to UMassD. umassd.edu/transfer Office of Admissions 285 Old Westport Road, Dartmouth 02747-2300 ph: email:508.999.8605admissions@umassd.edu
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32 UMass Dartmouth Apply Application requirements • Common Application or UMassD’s online application • $60 application fee • official high school transcript, including 17 units of college prep courses Optional (but recommended for highly competitive academic programs) • official SAT (math and critical reading) and ACT results • personal essay • letter of recommendation umassd.edu/apply
Alternative admissions Students who have completed high school or the equivalent, and whose academic performance may not demonstrate readiness for university-level work, may be eligible for admission through College Now or START. umassd.edu/collegenow Transfer students
Visual Arts applicants (excluding art history) must submit a portfolio for review in person or electronically through SlideRoom at Ifumassd.slideroom.com.youdon’thaveaportfolio, please contact jloete@umassd.edu to discuss an alternate portfolio option. Music applicants Music applicants must submit a music audition information form on umassd.slideroom.com. The Music department will get in touch with you to schedule an in-person audition and music theory assessment test. umassd.edu/cvpa/admissions/auditions
umassd.edu/apply 33 A B C D E F K L H J I NM O P Q R G Campus points of interest Academic Buildings A- Charlton College of Business & Charlton Learning Pavilion B-Dion C-Liberal Arts D-Science and Engineering E-Textile F-Visual and Performing Arts G-Claire T. Carney Library Dining H-The Grove I-Library Café (Starbucks) J-Dunkin’ Donuts More @ umassd.edu/dining First-year Residence Halls K-Balsam L-Spruce Campus Life M-Health Services N-MacLean Campus Center O-Tripp Athletic Center P-University Police Q-Foster Administration R-Walking trails Dates & deadlines • October 1 – Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens • November 15 – Early Action application deadline • February 1 – Priority application deadline for nursing • March 1 – Priority deadline for admissions applications and for filing FAFSA Tuition & Housing* • In-state: $14,854 • New England Rate: $20,130 • UMassD Direct (NJ, NY, PA): $20,130 • Out-of-state: $30,992 • International: $30,992 • Room & board: $16,493 *based on 15 credit hours, 2022-2023 academic year To get specific information, visit umassd.edu/tuition. Download interactivethemap
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