Admitted to UMass Dartmouth? Here's What’s Next.

Activate your UMassD login

You'll receive an email when you can activate your login for your email, my.umassd.edu portal, and more. You'll need your ID—that can be found in your accept letter—and to set up multifactor authentication in order to activate your login.

Complete placement assessments.

We will enroll you in your fall classes. Complete placement assessments in order to review your class schedule at June Orientation.

Upload your photo to the UMass Pass Portal

Your UMass Pass is the one card you’ll need on campus. You'll use your UMass Pass to access buildings, use your meal plan, and load funds for use on campus. You must submit your photo to the UMass Pass Portal in order to participate in your June Orientation. All Commuter and Residential students who submit photos will receive their UMass Pass at Orientation check-in.

Honors College

If you were invited to join the Honors College, accept the invitation by completing the confirmation form found in your invitation email. Please do so as soon as possible because space is limited.

Send your final transcripts, AP scores, and CLEP scores

Be sure to send us your final transcripts, as well as degree conferred if applicable.

• School transcript and dual enrollment transcript (if applicable) must be sent to Admissions at undergraduate@admissions.umassd.edu.
• Advanced Placement (AP) scores from the College Board are sent electronically to the Registrar’s Office.

Admitted Students Day is your chance to experience campus life firsthand. Tour the campus, meet faculty and current students, explore programs, and get financial aid advice—all in one day. See what it’s like to be a Corsair!

Select the date that works best for you:

• Saturday, February 22
• Sunday, March 23
• Saturday, April 26

New Student Orientation

Orientation is a mandatory step on your journey to UMassD. We've carefully planned sessions to offer a range of perspectives on life at UMassD, in addition to giving you an opportunity to spend time on campus, connect with other students, and learn about campus resources and information that will be helpful to students, parents, and families during your university experience.  

First-year students

Starting in the spring, you'll receive an invitation via email to register for one of our one-day or overnight June sessions. Students accepted after June will receive an invitation to an August session. more information

Transfer students

Starting in the spring, you'll receive an invitation via email to register for a June session. Students accepted after June will receive an invitation to an August session. more information

International students

As an international student, you'll be invited to both the New Student Orientation and a special International Student Orientation in August. You'll join info sessions, social, recreational and entertainment activities— and you’ll get help finding your classrooms before your first day!

Learn more about International Student Orientation.

Weeks of Welcome (WOW)

Weeks of Welcome is your official start at UMass Dartmouth. You will meet new friends, experience the best parts of being a UMass Dartmouth student, and create lasting memories. You will also learn everything you need to know about the college or program you have chosen to study. Along the way, you will get a feel for where things are located, how to get things done, and the students, faculty, and staff who can serve as a resource to you throughout your time at the university. Weeks of Welcome was created to help you feel more comfortable and confident as you begin your UMass Dartmouth experience.

Learn more about Weeks of Welcome and follow the orientation instagram to stay up to date.

FAFSA

UMass Dartmouth awards institutional funds on a first-come, first-serve basis. You are encouraged to file your FAFSA before April 1 for maximum consideration. 

1. Set up your FSA ID. You won't be able to complete a FAFSA without one, so set one up now to be prepared.
2. Determine if anyone else needs to set up their own FSA ID. Dependent students will need at least one, potentially two parents and independent students may need to have a spouse create an FSA ID.

International students: Need-based financial aid and student loans are not available to prospective international students. However, you'll automatically be considered for merit scholarships. Learn more.

Scholarships

Apply for UMassD scholarships

UMassD has a wide range of scholarship opportunities. Visit our Corsair Scholarship Portal for a list of scholarships, eligibility requirements and applications. (Your login information is the same as your my.umassd.edu login.)

All students are encouraged to complete the UMassD General Scholarship Application. This single application allows you to be considered for multiple scholarships. Deadline dates vary; applications cannot be accepted after the deadline. 

Forward your outside scholarship letters

Be sure to forward your outside scholarship letter from your school, state, and civic organizations to the Student Support Center (SSC). You can scan and attach to the SSC inquiry form.

CorsairJobs

Look for a work-study or non-work study job on campus. Working on campus is a wonderful way to get involved in the campus community. Just like the “real world," finding a job on campus can be competitive; by starting your search early you are more likely to find a job that accommodates your class schedule and matches your skill set.

U Got This! – Online Bystander Intervention Training

U Got This! – Online Bystander Intervention Training is available in June in the my.umassd.edu portal under QuickLaunch.

Once you click on the ‘U Got This!’ link, you’ll be directed to three required modules. Each module takes 15-20 minutes to complete. The deadline to complete the training is August 25.

More information is available on the Center for Women, Gender & Sexuality website.

UMassD Summer Writing Project

Beginning in June, you can complete your summer writing project by posting to the UMassD Believes Blog. This project is your introduction to college writing, provides a platform for self-expression and helps to build our community as you prepare for life at UMassD. 

Deadlines

• August 1: Develop your post into 500-words and submit it to the Provost’s Contest.
• August 15: Final day to post to the blog.
• First day of class: Responses to a classmate's post are due.

Visit the blog to learn more (UMassD login required).

Questions? Contact Meghan Fair.

Review and pay your bill

Payments are due in July (fall term) and January (spring term). Students and Authorized Users are sent an email reminder monthly to log into COIN to review charges and make payment for any balance due. We offer a monthly payment plan which allows students and families the option to pay the term bill in monthly installments, interest free.

Learn more about how to pay your bill.

Submit immunization and health requirements

Review immunization and health requirements and submit your documents: Immunization Requirements & Online Health Record. 

Complete important tasks in COIN

Access COIN, the student information system, in the my.umassd.edu portal under QuickLaunch.

• Review and complete the items on your COIN to-do list.
• Review your financial aid awards and confirm you don’t have any outstanding items in your financial aid to-do list. Your account balance will be available to review in late July.
• Set up authorized users.
• Submit your FERPA authorization form to allow university staff to speak with your authorized users.
• Enter emergency contact information.

Order your books

Visit the Campus Store, learn how to order books, and check eligibility for book vouchers.

Get your parking decal

If you’ll be parking on campus, register your car and get your parking permit.

Explore student portal: myUMassD

Explore all the resources available to you on the UMassD student portal. All of your important systems, including COIN, are available under the "Quicklaunch". Check out Student Resources and Academics on my.umassd.edu. Familiarize yourself with the resources and information available to students and the campus community.

Sign up for UMassD Alert

UMassD Alert is a notification system designed to immediately deliver emergency information to students, faculty and staff via cell phone, text and voice messaging. Learn more about UMassD Alert.

Find a student organization at MyOrgs

Look forward to getting involved on campus and meeting new friends, connecting with staff and faculty, and having some fun while you’re learning!

Career Center

It’s never too early. Connect with your Career Advisor and join Handshake.

Check out the Campus Store

Find some UMassD gear and show your campus pride.

Submit your documents to request your I-20

Accepted international students need an I-20 document to apply for their F-1 visa to enter the U.S. The I-20 is a multi-purpose document issued by UMass Dartmouth certifying that a student has been admitted to a full-time study program and that the student has demonstrated sufficient financial resources to stay in the U.S. An admitted student needs to take the I-20 to the American embassy or consulate when applying for a student visa.

Learn more about your I-20 document checklist.

Receive your I-20 and schedule a visa interview 

The International Student & Scholar Center (ISSC) will process your I-20 and send instructions on how to retrieve it to both your personal and your UMassD email addresses. You'll need to activate your UMassD login, which you'll have access to within 48 hours after you make your deposit. To avoid delays, activate your login as soon as possible.

Please email your scheduled visa interview date to international@admissions.umassd.edu. Register for one of our virtual "F1 student visa interview tips" sessions to help you prepare for your visa interview.

Submit your final official transcripts

Have your school counselor send them to international@admissions.umassd.edu or mail to:

Undergraduate Admissions Office
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
285 Old Westport Road
Dartmouth, MA 02747-2300

If applicable, submit your official SAT scores sent directly from the College Board and have official English Test scores sent directly from the testing agency.

Prepare for your arrival to UMassD

• Attend the international pre-arrival information session.
• Send your visa status and estimated arrival date to international@admissions.umassd.edu and intl_office@umassd.edu.
• Book your flight to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS).
• Add us on WhatsApp: +1 508 264 6220 to join group chats with your class.

Review your monthly timeline.

Follow the international students monthly timeline to make sure you're on track.

Schedule your College Now Conversation

A required part of your experience is attending a College Now Conversation. This is an opportunity for you to learn more about how College Now will support your academic and future goals. Learn more