Second Year Students: 31-60 Credits
Second year is the time when most students confirm their major and begin integrating career decisions into their college experience. Get involved and begin to think about research, internships, and study abroad.
Ease into life at UMassD
Get your UMass Pass.
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.
Did you bring your car to campus?
All vehicles on campus must have a valid registration and parking permit and be parked in the correct lot designation to avoid being ticketed or towed.
Participate in Week of Welcome activities.
Kick off your UMass Dartmouth experience with Weeks of Welcome—a series of academic and social events, exciting activities, and time-honored traditions! It’s an opportunity to explore the campus, meet new people, and create lasting memories. You'll also see Corsair champions in action during the first athletic events of the school year.
Stay ahead of important dates.
Add important university dates and deadlines to your personal calendar using the academic calendar, the event calendar, and the athletics calendar.
Get tech support.
Computing and Information Technology Services (CITS) provides access to essential tech resources and offers help when you need it. CITS new student support will help you get started with email, internet, and printing on campus. Did you know that you have access to free or discounted software as a UMassD student?
Connect with your academic support system
Build relationships with faculty.
Engage in your classes, ask questions, and visit during office hours, which are times set aside specifically for students to meet with faculty. Your course instructor should be the first person you consult when you need academic support. You can find their email addresses, office locations, and office hours on your course syllabus. In addition to answering questions about course content, they may know of opportunities for research and will be great resources for letters of recommendation and references for future jobs.
Looking for academic help?
Explore learning supports available to you at no additional cost.
- Academic Resource Center (ARC): Find support for your classes, from one-on-one and group tutoring to study groups and exam reviews.
- Business Center: Get tutoring for business and economics courses and assignments.
- Claire T. Carney Library: Unlock everything the library has to offer, from study spaces to information literacy and research support.
- Language Learning and Multimedia Center: Improve your language skills with tutoring and tech tools.
- STEM Learning Lab: Get support for science, technology, engineering, and math classes.
- Writing and Multiliteracy Center: Meet with a tutor and receive one-on-one feedback on any assignment involving writing or communication.
Attend PAL sessions.
Many classes offer active learning workshops with an undergraduate Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) leader for an active learning workshop to reinforce and clarify concepts from class. Students who attend PAL sessions regularly tend to get better grades than those who don’t.
Need accommodations?
Check out our accessibility services at the Office of Student Accessibility Services. If you wish to receive accommodations, you will need to self-disclose by calling the office to make an intake appointment with one of the directors.
Meet with your academic advisor.
Thinking of changing your major or adding a minor? Struggling in a class? Having difficulty managing your responsibilities? You can find your advisor’s name in your COIN student center. They are here to help you. Academic Advising at UMass Dartmouth
Maintain your well-being
Get active.
- Exercise and participate in group fitness classes at the Tripp Athletic Center.
- Join an intramural team and have fun competing with and against UMassD students.
Manage your physical and mental health.
- Treat illnesses and manage immunizations and insurance at Health Services.
- Get one-on-one or group services at the Counseling Center.
Eat for success.
- See what's on the menu today at on-campus dining locations.
- Get food assistance through Jeanne's Cupboard.
Serve your spiritual needs.
Connect with the Center for Religious and Spiritual Life to nurture and integrate your spiritual life with your UMassD experience.
Find common ground.
Connect with others like you in a supportive and inclusive environment at campus belonging centers:
- Frederick Douglass Unity House
- Center for Women, Gender and Sexuality
- Resources for Veterans
- Resources for Commuters
Explore your financial options
Find an on-campus job.
A work-study or non-work study job 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.
Connect with your financial aid advisor.
Our financial aid staff is here to support you. Find your advisor by your last name or submit an inquiry using the Student Service Center.
Complete your FAFSA.
Early in the fall semester, be sure to complete your FAFSA to apply for next year's financial aid. If you have questions or need help, attend a FAFSA Help Lab with the Financial Aid Office. The schedule is on Financial Aid Services under events.
Find scholarships.
UMassD has a wide range of scholarship opportunities. Visit the Corsair Scholarship Portal for a list of scholarships, eligibility requirements and applications.
Get involved in your community
Explore student life on campus.
Joining a club or organization is a great way to get involved on campus and meet new people. You’ll have a lot of options to explore your academic, cultural, and social interests.
Attend campus events.
Stay up-to-date on what’s happening on campus with the events calendar. You can also check out Corsair Athletics to find out when you can cheer on your fellow Corsairs.
Make a plan to achieve your career goals
Meet with your academic advisor.
Considering changing your major or adding a minor? Thinking about graduate school or an accelerated 4+1 or 3+3 program? Meet with your advisor to come up with a plan. You can find your advisor’s name in your COIN student center. They are here to help you. Academic Advising at UMass Dartmouth
Visit the Career Center.
The Career Center is a great resource in-person and online. You can take a strengths finder assessment; learn about careers linked to different majors; learn about internship and career fairs; meet with a career advisor; join Handshake, an online platform that links students and directly with employers; get resume help, and more!
Build or update your resume and cover letter.
An on-campus job or internship will help you build your professional resume. Draft a cover letter to use when applying for jobs and internships. Get input on your resume and cover letter from the experts at the Career Center.
Create your network.
Build your online brand with a LinkedIn account and review your social media accounts. Connect on LinkedIn with faculty and people you meet through student organizations, service opportunities, work, and internships.
Thinking about studying abroad?
Attend a Study Abroad Fair or log on to the VIA Study Abroad portal to learn about available programs and plan ahead. Learn more.
Study with others
Find a space.
Book a room in the Claire T. Carney library for your study group.
Join small group tutoring.
Visit the Academic Resource Center for small group tutoring and study groups for upcoming exams.
Get help from your PAL leader.
Participate in PAL workshops with a peer leader and students in your class to reinforce and clarify concepts taught in class.
Get tech help
Resolve IT challenges.
Get help from Computing and Information Technology Services (CITS) with your UMassD logon, accessing your course sites, email, computer purchases and other frequently asked IT questions.
Print documents.
Your UMassPass gives you access to printing on campus. Get information here about uploading from your computer and printing your documents.
Access free or discounted software.
See what software downloads are available to you or use University-licensed software from any computer with an internet connection through Corsair Desktop.
Prepare for next year
Meet with your academic advisor.
Schedule time to talk with your advisor about your degree progress, courses for next semester, and any plans to change or add a major or minor. Students who register on time get the best pick of classes for the next semester! You can find your advisor’s name in your COIN student center. Academic Advising at UMass Dartmouth
Register for the next semester’s classes.
To get your best schedule, make sure you register for classes as soon as they open. Your registration date will be displayed in COIN. Check your COIN Student Center to ensure you don’t have holds that prevent your registration. Learn more.
Pro Tip: Add the classes you’re planning to take to your shopping cart in COIN ahead of time to make registering easier.
Become a leader.
UMassD has many opportunities for you to be a leader on campus. Think about applying to be a resident assistant, orientation leader, peer mentor, member of student government, PAL leader, or get involved in the many opportunities available through the Leduc Center.
Thinking about studying abroad?
Attend a Study Abroad Fair or log on to the VIA Study Abroad portal to learn about available programs and plan ahead. Learn more.