Deadline to Withdraw from a Class with a W is Thursday, April 4th!

What does it mean to withdraw from a class and why might you want to do that?

Sometimes life happens and you worry that you may not get a passing grade in a class. You may wish to take advantage …

By Koni Denham
Koni Denham Director of Student Success - SBS
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SBS Undergraduate Research Symposium

The College of Social & Behavioral Sciences Undergraduate Research Symposium will showcase the research of SBS students from all 13 departments. The Symposium is an excellent opportunity for undergraduates to present the research they are engaged in as part of …

By Koni Denham
Koni Denham Director of Student Success - SBS
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Thomas R. Will Scholarship Award – Criminal Justice

Supporting students in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences who have a criminal justice, law enforcement, or military background or focus. Preference will be given to students with financial need as determined by UMass Amherst. Additional preference will be …

By Koni Denham
Koni Denham Director of Student Success - SBS
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Ansin Study Abroad Scholarship Award

Are you interested in studying abroad this summer or during the Fall semester? Are you concerned about the cost? The Ron Ansin scholarship is for students with financial need who are interested in exploring another part of the world through …

By Koni Denham
Koni Denham Director of Student Success - SBS
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SBS Financial Aid Scholarship

The SBS Financial Aid Award is funded by multiple donors and supports SBS students who have demonstrated financial need as verified by the Financial Aid Office and who have good academic standing with a GPA of 2.0+.

The scholarship committee will review applications on a case …

By Koni Denham
Koni Denham Director of Student Success - SBS
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SBS Award for Summer Internships

This scholarship award supports SBS students who will complete internships during the summer ’24 semester. Candidates must be in good academic standing with at least 45 credits. Preference will be given to students with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0. Students can apply …

By Koni Denham
Koni Denham Director of Student Success - SBS
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Application for Community Scholars Program NOW OPEN

Now more than ever, students might be seeking an opportunity to work on issues of social change.  Mounting and intersecting crises are deepening inequality and suffering in the U.S. and across the globe. Thankfully, there are many examples of resistance, …

By Andrea Lydick
Andrea Lydick
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Pathways Center News!

SBS Scholarship Awards Open – Closes April 15

How do I apply? Please see AcademicWorks to apply for this scholarship.

Need help getting started? Check out these resources

SBS Undergraduate Research Symposium

The College of Social & Behavioral Sciences Undergraduate …

By Koni Denham
Koni Denham Director of Student Success - SBS
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Welcome Back SBS Students!

The Pathways Center is excited to WELCOME YOU BACK! We are hosting three events next week and hope to see you there. There will be food, a raffle prize, and a short game designed to get you connected to your …

By Charlotte Salmon
Charlotte Salmon SBS Exploratory Track Advisor
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13 Careers in Law (Without Being a Lawyer)

Interested in the legal industry but unsure about wanting to attend law school? Some of the best careers in law allow you to explore different areas of the legal sector without becoming an attorney. Legal careers like paralegal and electronic …

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