UMass Amherst

Welcome from the Dean's Office

Thank you for your interest in Commonwealth College, the honors college at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. We think you will find this web site a helpful introduction to our community. We also invite you to visit us here in 504 Goodell Building.

You will soon discover that Commonwealth College, with its small classes and rich array of interdisciplinary as well as departmental courses, offers students an outstanding academic experience. But it offers something more as well — a deep commitment to community, diversity, and social justice.

Whether you are an incoming first-year student, a transfer student, or a current UMass Amherst student, we encourage you to use this site to explore the exciting academic, cultural, social, and community service opportunities Commonwealth College offers.

And talk to us. Visit, email or call 413.545.2483. Commonwealth College peer mentors and staff advisors are ready to help you through the admissions process and refer you to appropriate resources for possible financial support.

Welcome to Commonwealth College. We hope you will join us.