Focus STEM RAP Fall 2013

Undeclared and interested in a career in science, technology or a related field?  

Focus STEM is specifically designed for undeclared students who are interested in a major and/or career in a science or technology related field.

Interested students must achieve a score of 16 or higher on the UMass Math Placement Test.

When you join this RAP you will...

  • Enroll in OASIS, a unique 1-credit seminar designed to help you explore various majors at UMass, with an emphasis on those that are connecting to science, technology and engineering.  
  • Engage with an academic advisor to identify your interests, strengths, and values as you pursue your academic and/or career goals.  
  • Share your living-and-learning experience with students who have similar interests. 
  • Be eligible for enrollment in an Introductory Engineering class during either the fall or spring semester of your first year.
  • Be eligible to enroll in an Engineering Department Seminar during the spring semester of your first year.

Through the OASIS seminar you will have an opportunity to learn about the many academic paths to a career in engineering or a related field.  You will explore an array of majors, minors, certificate programs and internship opportunities. 

The OASIS seminar helps you to identify and refine your personal approaches to learning in a college setting, so you can make efficient use of your study time and get better results.  You will also be introduced to the wealth of resources on campus that can assist you with academic, social, and personal issues.  

Be sure to visit the How to Join page on this website to learn about the process and important timelines you must follow to become a member of this fantastic program! 

Classes

Fall 2013

Students will ALL enroll  in:

"College Writing" English Writing 112 (Gen Ed CW), 3 credits
*taught in the residential area

AND

"OASIS First-Year Seminar" UNIV 125, 1 credit
*taught on main campus

During Summer NSO advisors will guide students to enroll in the appropriate math and science class/es based on placement scores and area of interest.

Spring 2013

Students will be eligible to enroll in an Engineering Department Seminar if interested.

Advisors will assist interested and eligible students in enrolling in an Intro to Engineering class either the fall or spring semester.

Location

Students will live together in Dwight Hall in the Northeast area of campus. 

Pamela R. Marsh-Williams, Ph.D.
Assistant Provost & Dean

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