SBS Pathways Center

The SBS Pathways Center is here to guide you to success throughout your time at UMass and beyond. Our advisors and programs are crafted to help you explore your academic interests, create a curriculum that works for you, articulate and achieve your goals, become an engaged member of your community, and prepare for life after graduation.

The SBS Pathways Center is home to Exploratory Track Advising, major exploration for all SBS students, SBS Global Education Requirement advising, Academic Deans’ actions/support, Career and Professional Development, and Pre-Law advising. In their work with students, all staff in the Pathways Center consider how to best develop a unique and holistic college experience, ultimately assisting in the development of key competencies for college and beyond. In addition to the advising students receive from the professional staff in the Pathways Center, Peer Advising Interns are SBS students who can provide useful insight into the Pathways framework, which includes academic planning, experiential opportunities, and career and professional development.

SBS Peer Advising Interns
Exploratory Track Advising
Academic Deans
Career and Professional Development
Pre-Law Advising

SBS Awards for Summer/Fall Scholarship Opportunities – NOW OPEN!! Internships, Study Abroad, Research & Financial Aid

Published on March 1, 2025

SBS Award for Summer Internship
Opens: March 1, 2025
Closes: April 15, 2025
Description
“Funded by multiple donors, this award supports SBS students who will complete internships during the summer of 2025 semester. Candidates must be in good academic standing with at least 45 credits. Students …

By Koni Denham
Koni Denham Director of Student Success - SBS
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Good luck with finals!

Published on December 11, 2024

Phew – you made it! Heck of a job, everyone – it’s been a semester like no other.
On this reading day, we encourage you to breathe and take a moment to appreciate what you have accomplished so far, and …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Director of Career and Professional Development for Undergraduates, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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8 Ways to Improve Your Time Management Skills

Published on September 9, 2024

8 Ways to Improve Your Time Management Skills was originally published on Forage. It has been adapted for the SBS Pathways website.

What’s the difference between an unproductive employee (or student) and a productive one? Often, it’s not their talent …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Director of Career and Professional Development for Undergraduates, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Featured Resources

SBS Global Education Requirement

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Contact & Location

Phone
(413) 577-1057
Email
sbsadvising@sbs.umass.edu
Address

128 Thompson Hall
200 Hicks Way
Amherst, MA 01003

SBS Pathways Center Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm