University of Massachusetts Boston

UMass Boston is on a 120-acre campus in the urban setting of Boston, Massachusetts.

UMass Boston Student Activities

There are many activities and organizations for UMass Boston students to join – including chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, a radio station and more.

Interested in Greek life? UMass Boston does not have fraternities or sororities.

UMass Boston has the Student Arts and Events Council. In fact, more students participate in the Student Arts and Events Council than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at UMass Boston include Haitian Student Association, Golden Key Honor Society, Campus Kitchens and Mass Media.

UMass Boston students' favorite campus events are Convocation, Commencement and Fall and Spring Festivals.

UMass Boston Housing

This table offers information on housing at UMass Boston.

UMass Boston offers housing for students.

Most UMass Boston students live off campus. In 2022, 2% of undergrads at UMass Boston lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 98% of students lived off-campus or commuted to UMass Boston. There are 1,000 spots available in on-campus housing for all 12,871 undergraduates.

UMass Boston offers coed housing.

UMass Boston Athletics

At UMass Boston there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at UMass Boston:

Is UMass Boston Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of Massachusetts Boston is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The UMass Boston campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

UMass Boston offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students.

Additionally, UMass Boston has crime prevention program, bicycle patrols.

Plan a Visit to UMass Boston

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit UMass Boston, take Interstate 93 to Boston, MA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Logan International airport.

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