Apply to UMass Amherst: Where Big Ideas are Born

At the University of Massachusetts Amherst, you’ll gain the skills, connections, and confidence to turn ambition into action. Apply now and take the next step toward the future you’re ready to create. Submit your application and benefit from:

  • No required GRE score
  • No required letters of recommendation
  • Expedited admissions decision (once application is complete)

Graduate Admissions
Process

Applying to the University of Massachusetts Amherst is simple and streamlined. Start by creating an account in the online application portal and submitting your transcripts, personal statement, and résumé.

Most programs do not require GRE scores, and applicants are reviewed holistically. Once you’ve applied, you can easily track your status online.

How to Apply
"As a student at UMass, I have had the great privilege of working with wonderful professors and colleagues who encouraged me along this journey. I also loved getting to know my colleagues as we progressed through each year together. I feel so grateful to have shared this experience with them."

Mara Clawson '23 DNP-FNP
Recipient of the DNP Outstanding Clinical Project Award

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