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Your journey continues here

Be part of something extraordinary

UMass Dartmouth has a special agreement with Anna Maria College, making it simpler than ever for students and faculty to continue their academic journey.

If you loved Anna Maria's close-knit, mission-driven community, you'll feel at home at UMass Dartmouth where our community of 7,900 students is large enough to offer new opportunities while remaining personal enough to help you find a place where you belong.

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Supporting your next step

Continue your journey with new momentum

Our team is committed to providing personalized advising, meaningful opportunities, and dedicated support to help you stay on track for a successful future.

 

120+

undergraduate programs

1:1

transition support

92%

graduates employed or in grad school 6 months after graduating

top 15

in the U.S. among public research institutions with less than 10k students

Contact: Holden DeFreitas, Transfer Admissions Counselor at hdefreitas3@umassd.edu

Academic opportunities

Explore programs you won't find anywhere else in the UMass system

We're the only campus with a College of Visual & Performing Arts, including an award-winning interior architecture program, and the only School of Marine Science & Technology, where you can study marine biology. Through our pre-law program and School of Law, you can fast-track your way to a law degree.

Personalized support

Build on what you've started

Whatever direction your academic journey takes—business, engineering, nursing, humanities, sciences, or your own flexible pathway—we’ll help you continue your path with new momentum. Our size means smaller classes, hands-on research opportunities, internships, and 1:1 career coaching to ensure you are career-ready at graduation.

A community where you belong

Find support and connection beyond the classroom

Outside of the classroom, you’ll find [#] sports teams, club sports—including an inaugural women's flag football team this fall—and dozens of clubs such as pep band, faith-based programming, top-notch mental health support, and guaranteed housing.

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Colleges and schools

UMass Dartmouth has 7 degree-granting colleges and schools, and an Honors College.

UMassD also offers countless non-degree opportunities for professional and lifelong learners, including licensure, continuing education, and online courses.

Online & Continuing Education

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Next steps for faculty

Continue your teaching, scholarship, and service with new opportunities at UMass Dartmouth.

We are actively working to help transition programs and create opportunities for faculty to continue their important work. If you would like to explore opportunities, contact Suzanne Melloni, Director of Academic Partnerships at smelloni@umassd.edu.

Frequently asked questions

We offer 120+ undergraduate programs across the arts, business, engineering, health, and sciences.

Explore on-campus programs

If you're considering continuing your education online, you can also check out our online programs.

If you don't see your intended major, you still have options. We can work with you to match you with a program that aligns closely with your goals.

You can also explore our multidisciplinary studies program. The program offers a flexible and creative approach to your education, allowing you to pursue exactly what you’re interested in. Multidisciplinary studies students can combine coursework from two or three disciplines to design their own program of study with the help of faculty advisors.

We have among the lowest tuition rates for a top research university in New England and a robust financial aid program that offers students just like you the opportunity to receive academic scholarships and grants.

Tuition and fees

Massachusetts residents: You could be eligible for the Dartmouth Deal, which covers tuition and mandatory fees for qualified undergraduate students.

Regional students: You save 35% on out-of-state tuition with our programs.

Once your application is complete, you can expect a decision within 48 hours.

If you're accepted, you'll receive your financial aid package within one week. To make sure you're considered for all available aid, submit your FAFSA using our school code 002210.

Learn more about financial aid

We typically review courses with a grade of C- or higher for transfer credit. Beyond that, we consider your overall GPA and how your previous coursework aligns with your intended major when determining which courses will transfer.

If you're accepted, you'll receive a credit evaluation and an advising report along with your decision letter. 

Learn more about transfer credit

We will waive the music audition requirement for Anna Maria applicants.