UMass Amherst

Joining Commonwealth College

We are pleased you are thinking of joining Commonwealth College, the honors college at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. This is an exciting opportunity whether you are just starting at UMass Amherst or are currently a student here.

The admissions process and requirements vary depending on whether you are an incoming first-year student, a transfer student, or a UMass Amherst student. Please see the appropriate link to the left to find your entrance guidelines.