Sometimes encouragement can make all the difference. Find yours using these resources for academic support.
Academic Support
- At Student Equity, Access, and Success (SEAS), you can set up one-on-one appointments with peer tutors who can support you through assignments, help you develop ideas, and provide feedback. All tutoring sessions are free of charge.
- Gain strategies for Organization / Time Management / Giving oral presentations
- Test preparation / Writing / Math / Reading / Subject-based tutoring
- Campus Center, 1st Floor, 1300
617-287-6550 / academic.support@umb.edu
Disability Services
- The Ross Center for Disability Services serves as a resource to ensure academic access and inclusion for all students.
- Communication access (captioning, interpreting, and transcription) Adaptive Learning Lab / Time Extensions / Course Substitutions / Exam accommodations / Flexible attendance Note-taker / Transition Priority Registration / Textbook and handout alternative format
- Campus Center, Upper Level, Room 211
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
617-287-7430 / ross.center@umb.edu
Best places to study on campus? The library, residence hall lounges, and ISC. Added tip: study by yourself or with people you know who are focused like you.Leon M., ‘23
Research
- Even if you’re using online sources, the Healey Library is a great place to start when you’re writing for a class.
- Borrow materials from anywhere in the state, get research assistance, study in a quiet space, or work on a group project. To get started, bring your Beacon Card and set up a library account, or log into UMBrella using your UMB credentials to search for books, and access articles, digital media, and more to assist with your research.
- Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
617-287-5900 / library.support@umb.edu
Create
- Whether you want to draft a paper without distractions or try your hand at new software, the Computer Labs are the perfect place to hang out for a few hours.
- Yes, we have printers! You can print more than 180 pages free of charge each semester.
- You can also get discounts on software and hardware through IT.
Explore
- Ever thought about studying abroad? Spend a semester, year, summer, or winter earning academic credit toward your degree while traveling the world.
- When you study abroad, you immerse yourself in another culture, enhance your resume, improve your foreign language skills, gain new perspectives, make friendships, and have fun! It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
- Study with one of our global partners in: Australia, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Ecuador, England, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Korea, Mexico, Nova Scotia, Scotland, Spain, Taiwan, Trinidad, or Vietnam
- Certain requirements and procedures apply. For more information on studying abroad, visit the Office of Global Programs.
- Campus Center, 2100
617-287-5586 / studyabroad@umb.edu