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Summer Financial Aid: Students taking courses over the summer may be able to receive some financial aid. Learn more.

A UMass Amherst summer class is the easy and affordable way to catch up, get ahead and graduate on time. Choose from:

• Gen eds
• Online classes
• Condensed classes that allow you to earn 3 credits in 5 weeks or less.
• Face-to-face classes
• Internship opportunities: Work as an “apprentice” alongside professionals from your field, experience the work world first hand and earn credit while you’re doing it! Call the Career Services Office at 413-545-6265 to learn more.
• Study Abroad: Choose from programs in England, Spain and Brazil. For more information call 413-545-2710 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Thesis and Dissertation Credit: Enroll in thesis and dissertation credits. For more details call 413-545-2414 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
• Independent Study/Practicum: Earn undergraduate and graduate credit through an individually designed course of study. For more details and a registration form call 413-545-2414 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Power Up for College Success: A 1-credit course designed specifically to boost the success of incoming UMass Amherst freshman