UMass Amherst

Information and Contract Signing Sessions

UMass Amherst Spring Open Houses

In April, UMass Amherst holds a series of open houses for accepted students. This is a great way for prospective students and their families to learn about UMass Amherst and Commonwealth College. Spend the day touring the campus, visiting labs and studios, meeting faculty in your major, as well as students and staff of Commonwealth College.

Commonwealth College will hold information sessions as part of the Campus Open House Program. For more information and to register, go to the UMass Undergraduate Admissions website. When registering, be sure to check the box indicating you are interested in the Commonwealth Honors College.

You will also find directions to the UMass campus, parking, lodging and other information to help you during your visit.

Incoming and Transfer Students

Commonwealth College student peer advisors hold regularly scheduled information sessions during the academic year for prospective students and their families. They offer a student's view of life at UMass Amherst and the opportunities membership in Commonwealth College holds. They will also answer questions you may have about the College or refer you to the appropriate offices for additional advice.

Please contact our peer advisors at 413. 545.2483 or email peers@comcol.umass.edu to obtain info session times or to arrange a special visit.

Current UMass Students

Current UMass students who believe they are eligible to join Commonwealth College can learn more about admission procedures and requirements by reviewing the admission and requirements sections of our website.

group admission session


Professional staff advisors offer prospective students information
about Commonwealth College admission requirements and course offerings.

Current UMass students: learn more about ComCol by attending an Infromation and Contract Signing Session listed on our Events Calendar