UMass Dartmouth Admissions Viewbook 2023-24

Arts & Sciences

Biology

– Cell and Molecular Biology*

– Conservation Biology*

– Ecology and Evolutionary Biology*

– Marine Biology*

Chemistry

– Biochemistry*

Communication

Crime & Justice Studies

Data Science (interdisciplinary)

Economics

– Applied Economics*

– Healthcare Services Administration*

English

– Creative & Professional Writing*

– Literature & Criticism*

Health and Society

History

Liberal Arts

Mathematics

– Applied and Computational Mathematics*

– Applied Statistics*

Multidisciplinary Studies

Philosophy

Political Science

– International Politics*

– Pre-Law*

Portuguese

Psychology

Public Administration

Sociology and Anthropology

Spanish

Women’s and Gender Studies

Minor only

Aging & Health

Applied Ethics

Black Studies

Data Analytics

French Leadership & Civic Engagement

Legal Studies

Religious Studies

Sustainability

Urban Studies

Writing, Rhetoric & Communication

Business Accounting

Finance

General Business Administration (transfers only)

Human Resources Management

Management

– Entrepreneurship*

– General Management*

Management Information Systems

– E-commerce/Digital Business*

– Technology & Management*

Marketing

Operations Management

– Business Analytics*

– Service Operation Management*

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– Biomedical Engineering* Civil Engineering

– Environmental Resources Engineering* Computer Engineering

– Cybersecurity*

Science

– Artificial Intelligence*

– Cybersecurity*

– Game Design*

– So ware Engineering*

Data Science (interdisciplinary)

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

– Manufacturing* Physics

– Astronomy/Astrophysics* Minor only

Pre-med & pre-health (including pre-dental,

pre-vet)

can’t decide?

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Find yourself

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 there.

Our 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 moment.

Whether 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 find yourself.

15:1 student-to-faculty ratio

38% students of color

46 states represented

11 ranked as an environmentally responsible college - Princeton Review years in a row # 2 for social mobility - U.S. News & World Report in Massachusetts

120 + clubs and organizations

1,940 graduate students

UMass Dartmouth

- U.S. News & World Report 2022-2023

2,722 students live on campus - U.S. News & World Report public university, national universities

51 countries represented

5,517 undergraduates

120 academic programs

Academics

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.

Choose from more than 100 programs in healthcare and health sciences, public policy and law, people and culture, business, STEM, art and design, and the performing arts.

6 Colleges

• Arts & Sciences

• Business

• Engineering

• Nursing & Health Sciences

• Visual & Performing Arts

• Honors

2 Graduate schools

• UMass Law

• School for Marine Science & Technology (SMAST)

You might have heard us talk about how we’re a national research university. But what does that mean?

It means that as a UMassD student, you’ll be entering a world of exploration and discovery. You’ll have the opportunity to work with world-class faculty researchers and begin your journey into real-world innovation and experiences.

Our faculty are researching the growing offshore wind industry and the use of enzymes within cranberries to treat cancer, and they’re working with K-12 students to improve their STEM skills.

Undergraduate research is available for all majors. Learn more.

Arts & Sciences

Broaden your horizons

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.

At the College of Arts & Sciences, you could fi nd yourself…

• 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”

Work with pre-med/pre-health and pre-law advisors to pick classes that prepare you for medical school and health professions or law school.

Popular programs

• Biology

• Crime & Justice Studies

• Health & Society

• Pre-law

• Psychology

1:15

student-to-faculty

93% of undergraduates are employed or enrolled in graduate studies within six months of graduation

Accelerate your graduate degree

4+1 Master’s in Data Science

4+1 Master’s in Teaching

3+3 Juris Doctorate

My favorite thing was the opportunity to make connections and form relationships with faculty and classmates. I loved having small class sizes, as it was easier to make these types of connections.”

- Henrique Melo ‘23

hometown: Westport, MA major: History next steps: pursuing a master’s in teaching

96% of undergraduates were employed or enrolled in graduate studies within six months of graduation

CHARLTON CO ON C LLEGE OF

Build a foundation

From small to Fortune 500 companies, all businesses have to start somewhere. At the Charlton College of Business, you’ll gain the insightful knowledge, hands-on experience, and portfolio that can take you anywhere.

At the Charlton College of Business, you could fi nd yourself…

• pitching a product at Startup Weekend

• networking with alumni and business leaders

• developing and pitching a consumer marketing strategy to stakeholders at your internship

Less than 6% of universities across the world with business degree programs earn AACSB accreditation. Popular programs

• Accounting

• Finance

• Management

• Marketing

Business

UMassD is the perfect fit for me because it’s not too big, but not too small. You can tell that professors really care about you. And because Charlton is highly accredited, I knew this was the school for me.”

- Widline Thomas ‘24 hometown: Stamford, CT majors: Accounting, Finance campus involvement: Women’s Lacrosse, Beta Alpha Psi, Charlton Women in Business, STEMming while Black, Student Government Association internships: accounting firms Ernst & Young and Deloitte

Doing research on campus has given me valuable hands-on experience. It has taught me how to solve problems and how to use different lab technologies, both of which will help me in the future.”

- Christina Hart ‘23

hometown: Glastonbury, CT major: Mechanical Engineering research: drag reduction of spherical superhydrophobic surfaces, 2022 Office of Undergraduate Research Award campus involvement: Honors College, Society of Women Engineers, Newman Catholic Students Association next steps: aerospace company Pratt & Whitney

$74,137

mean starting salary for class of 2022

$3.8M endowed scholarships for engineering students

Work alongside faculty to realize your full potential

Whether you’re interested in machine learning and AI or want to find new ways to detect and treat diseases, your curiosity will be nurtured at the College of Engineering.

At the College of Engineering, you could fi nd yourself…

• conducting research on developing biofuels from seashell waste

• creating a new product to solve real-world problems with your capstone team

• walking across your graduation stage with a job offer already in hand

COLLEGE OF

Popular programs

• Bioengineering

• Civil Engineering

• Computer Engineering

• Computer Science

• Mechanical Engineering

Ranked in the top 14% of the nation’s best nursing schools -U.S. News & World Report

100%

graduation and national exam pass rates for Medical Laboratory Science students 97% of undergraduates were employed or enrolled in graduate studies within six months of graduation

COLLEGE OF

Nursing & Health Sciences

Find your healthcare path

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.

I felt very well prepared. When I went into my clinical rotation at Cape Cod Hospital, the laboratory staff commented that I showed outstanding performance and was very knowledgeable in all laboratory departments.”

- Jacob Athamni

’22

• learning in clinical rotations from psychiatric nursing to labor & delivery

• studying genetics and morphology in “Principles of Microbiology”

• using state-of-the-art medical laboratory science equipment including spectrophotometers, hematology cell counters, and rapid microorganism identification instruments

At the College of Nursing & Health Sciences, you could fi nd yourself… Programs

• Medical Laboratory Science

• Nursing

hometown: Falmouth, MA

major: Medical Laboratory Science research: hemolytic transfusion reaction from a transfused platelet product next steps: Microbiology and Molecular Lab, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center & pursuing master’s in public health

UMassD provided me with a great education with extremely intelligent and kind professors. Learning from them at a public school made for an excellent value. CVPA especially is filled with people who are kind, accepting, and not afraid of collaboration.”

-Evan

Grant ‘23

hometown: Bourne, MA major: Graphic Design research: Access@UMassD (Office of Undergraduate Research Award recipient) next steps: freelance graphic design

2 student gallery exhibition spaces

6 instructional computing labs

of undergraduates were employed or enrolled in graduate studies within six months of graduation

COLLEGE OF

Visual & Performing Arts

Bring your imagination to life

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.

At the College of Visual & Performing Arts, you could fi nd yourself…

• 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

Popular programs

• Animation & Game Arts

• Fashion Design

• Graphic Design

• Illustration

• Interior Architecture + Design

Honors COLLEGE

Rise to the challenge

Honors doesn’t mean harder. It means putting in the effort to get more out of your major.

In the innovative Honors College learning environment, you’ll develop deeper understanding and critical thinking skills as a member of a vibrant learning community.

At the Honors College, you could fi nd yourself…

• 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

APEX: Senior year project

There are three tracks to choose from for your APEX (Academic Project or Experience):

• Traditional research: scientific experiments, critical literature evaluation, etc.

• Performance/Expression: creative endeavors, marketing plans, or business plans

• Applied Service: internships, volunteer work, or work done in a “real-world” setting

I enjoy being able to bring something different to the table in the Honors College. It’s more personalized. I’m getting more students interested in art and I enjoy learning from STEM majors.”

- Emily Fontes ‘23

hometown: Cranston, RI

major: Illustration

APEX project: pitch deck for an animated children’s TV show about internet safety campus involvement: 20 Cent Fiction, Student Alumni Association, Admissions Ambassador

1:1 student-tofaculty ratio

4.16 average incoming student GPA Honors spaces:

• Honors Scholar Living & Learning Community

• Honors Annex in the library

problem solvers

solvers

• family

hard working

hard working

ambitious

determined

talented

“The library. I live there.”

“The STEM Learning Lab and the STAR Center.”

Favorite place on campus...

“The peacefulness in the library. The third floor is where I’m most productive, sitting at a big table, laying out all my flashcards, and studying for finals.”

“Fredrick Douglass Unity House. It represents to me what UMass Dartmouth is. It’s always lively with club meetings, events, or just students interacting with one another.”

“The fireplace at The Grove.”

“Greek Life: Delta Pi Omega Sorority, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Sigma Phi Rho Fraternity.”

Favorite club or organization...

“20 Cent Fiction has changed me as a person. I found my group of people.”

Favorite memories...

“By far my favorite experiences on campus were when I hung out with my friends, whether that was going to football or basketball games, parties, or hanging out in our apartment.”

“Watching all my classmates grow together. We are in different places now than our first year.”

“The day I became an admissions ambassador. I had no idea I would meet forever friends that day.”

Favorite foods...

“Birch Grill is always the favorite place to eat on campus.”

“I love the açaí bowls from The Smoothie Lab!”

“Attending my new student orientation after coming here from Zambia.”

“Grabbing a Chippi from Marisol’s Cafe!”

Corsairs work hard, but we also have fun.

One of the best parts of being a Corsair is our close-knit community. Some of your best experiences will happen outside of the classroom making lifelong memories.

Campus life

Staying active

Compete in our recreational intramural program. Head to the fitness center for state-of-the-art cardio equipment, a multipurpose aerobics room, and a free weight area. Work out alone or with friends, or take one of our fitness classes. The track and tennis courts and our disc golf course are great places to get your workout on!

Traditions

Corsair Olympics

A highlight of your UMassD 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? It’s easy to start your own.

Weeks of Welcome

Kick off the start of the semester with a series of fun activities.

Blue & Gold Weekend

Join alumni, families, faculty & staff to celebrate why we’re #ProudToBeUMassD!

Moonlight Breakfast

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.

In good company

75% of first-year students choose to live on campus for the convenience and the community.

A short walk

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.

Home

| UMass Dartmouth

Sweet

Home

Your new home is waiting.

You’ll find all your housing must-haves at Balsam and Spruce Halls:

• 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

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.

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.

Campus Dining

Whatever you’re craving, The Grove has it.

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? √

Our favorites:

• comfort foods

• vegetarian & vegan options

• homestyle cooking

• all-day breakfast

• regional & international dishes

• dessert station

If that’s not enough variety...

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.

Corsairs succeed on the court and the field—and in the classroom. Our student-athletes graduate at a higher rate than non-athletes.

Athletics

Let’s go, Corsairs!

Whether you’re interested in one of our NCAA Division III teams, an intramural sport, or cheering from the stands, you’ll find Corsair pride across campus.

NCAA Division III

Cross

Swimming

Intramurals

Badminton

Basketball

Flag Football

Soccer

Volleyball

...and more

Club sports

Bowling

Cheer Squad

Women’s and Men’s Rugby

Sailing

Men’s Volleyball

...and more I’ll never forget. To see the our program is adapting to, which is a credit to our -

Having the whole campus rally behind us for the New England Bowl was a moment I’ll never forget. To see the work we put surmount in a championship was very rewarding. Our progression solidifies the change of culture our program is adapting to, which is a credit to our coaches, players, and supporters.”

Geter ’22

Captain, Corsair Football

hometown: West Haven, CT

major: Crime & Justice Studies

Mekhi

Location,

Location, Location

Get to know Dartmouth

Dartmouth is the ideal location. As a coastal town on the SouthCoast of Massachusetts, it’s close to not only the ocean, but also opportunity-rich cities.

Within a mile of campus, you’ll find everything you need—shopping, restaurants, and entertainment.

You get the best of both worlds in Dartmouth.

You’ll never run out of fun things to do here. 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 internships, research, and service-learning opportunities in the community. But we’re close enough to bigger cities for you to explore options there, too.

miles to Providence miles to Boston to the beach to Cape Cod

Our campus was built with room to spare.

Walking paths, up-to-date athletic facilities, and a disc golf course are only a few of the features you’ll find on our 710 acres.

Success

A few of the places you’ll find the class of ‘22

We’re constantly searching for individuals with a diverse background to present a unique perspective to collaborate in our team environment. We always find talented students at UMass Dartmouth. They possess the skills that we’re looking for at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center.”

- Crystal Tanguay Recruiting/Staffing Specialist, Naval Undersea Warfare Center

The most valuable skills I developed at UMassD were the interpersonal skills I acquired. I learned how to work with different kinds of people in order to approach them in a way that best benefits them.”

- Busola Awobode ‘22

Consumer Marketing Specialist, Hearst Newspapers

hometown: Boston, MA

major: English minor: Philosophy research: The Transformative Research Project, BuyBlackNB, Hearst

I feel very prepared and comfortable to enter the workforce. I built a very extensive network, and I realized where my strengths are and that I am not limited to one specific role.”

- Kenny Duong ‘22 ‘23

Systems Engineer for Robotic Surgery, DePuy Synthes

hometown: Milford, MA

4+1 accelerated degree program: Management Information Systems BS / Technology Management MS What are Corsairs proud

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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

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

Dates & deadlines

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

Tuition & Housing*

In-state: $15,208

New England Rate: $20,616

UMassD Direct (NJ, NY, PA): $20,616

Out-of-state: $31,750

International: $31,750

Housing & Food: $17,940

*based on 15 credit hours, 2023-2024 academic year To get specific information, visit umassd.edu/tuition.