UMass Dartmouth Parents and Families

Worried About Getting Things Done? Here's a Checklist Just for You and Your Student!

1. Complete FAFSA and plan to manage college finances. Learn more here 1. Complete FAFSA and plan to manage college finances. Learn more at www.umassd.edu/financialaid
2. Reserve Housing to Log in at my.umassd.edu. Click on "Student Resources". Click on Student Housing Information Info Portal (StarRez). Click on Housing Application. Follow the steps to complete the housing application and select your room.
3. Pick/Check Your Meal Plan. Meal plans are required for all new and transfer commuter and residential students at UMass Dartmouth. For meal plan questions or help signing up for meal plans, contact [email protected]. Learn more at dineoncampus.com/umassd.
4. Set up your UMassD account to check email, complete financial aid requirements, pay your bill, check grades and find out information about classes, etc. To learn more, please visit https://www.umassd.edu/cits/newstudent/activation/
5. Complete your Math Placement Test. Once you have set up your UMassD account, you may log in to the myUMassD portal to complete the placement exam. Like the English placement exercise, this will help us determine if you are ready for college-level math, so try your best.
6. Attend New Student Orientation. You will receive your fall class schedule at Orientation. Learn more at https://www.umassd.edu/orientation/
7. Students – Join the UMASSD_Orientation Instagram. Parents & Families-Join the UMASSD Parent & Family Facebook group and follow us on Instagram at Umassd_Orientation Instagram
8. Complete U Got This. Each year, first year students complete this training as part of our campus anti-violence initiative. Learn more at https://www.umassd.edu/cwgs/u-got-this/
9. Complete UMASSD Believes Summer Writing Project by August 15. Read more here https://www.umassd.edu/cas/english/first-year-english/contests-and-writing-opportunities/
10. Get Your Student ID! Upload your photo to UMass Pass Portal. Learn more here https://www.umassd.edu/umasspass/
11. Have a car? Register your car and get your parking pass at UMass Dartmouth. Learn more here https://www.umassd.edu/parking/

Remember- Our Orientation Team is available to help at [email protected] or (508) 999-6497.

Hearing a lot about COIN? Coin is our one stop shop for students to access resources. A student can grant access to the following COIN functions:

1. Academics: Class Schedule, Advising Report, Course History, Grades, Transcript, Enrollment Verification

2. Bursar/Billing Information: Account Summary, Health Insurance Form, 1098 Ts, Waivable Fees, Invoices, Make a Payment, Payment Plan Enrollment

3. Financial Aid: View Financial Aid/Award

It is also the place where your student will waive the health insurance fee.

For more information read more here. COIN for Students - myUMassD.

Your student can provide authorized access. COIN Authorized User access is designed to preserve the integrity of the student's UMassD Logon while allowing involved parties to securely view information that a student wishes to share, including reviewing the student’s account, making a payment, enrolling in the monthly payment plan, and accessing 1098T statements for tax purposes.

As always, please feel free to contact our office at 508-910-6497 or by email at [email protected]. We look forward to welcoming you to our Corsair community!!

Countdown to Fall 2024! Getting Excited!!!!

Need Help with Billing, Financial Aid, Housing, Dining & Accommodations

The beginning of the college journey is an exciting time, but it can also come with many questions! That’s why we’re offering a series of informational webinars for new students and their parents/families to help ease your transition to UMassD.

Understanding Tuition, Fees, Housing, and Billing

Need help navigating tuition, fees, housing, dining, billing, and financial aid? We’re hosting Zoom information sessions for families and students on July 18 & 25, and August 1 at 7pm with representatives from the Bursar’s Office, Financial Aid, Student Services, Housing & Residential Education, and GreyStar. We’ll offer support to parents and students struggling with housing applications, roommate selection, billing, and eligibility for housing check-in, as well as answer payment plan questions.

Reasonable Accommodations Process

The Office of Student Accessibility Services (OSAS) will host a virtual workshop on August 22 at 10am to assist you in areas related to the college transition. You’ll learn about expectations of professors, available resources, your student responsibilities, and tips to ensure your academic success. Topics include time management, self-advocacy, learning to become interdependent learners, and more.

Use the link below to sign up for the sessions. If you plan on registering with the Office of Student Accessibility Services to receive accommodations, you must sign up to attend.

https://umassdartmouth.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ePaFdYsBjeaqxeK

Fall will be here before you know it! The fall bill, which covers tuition, fees, housing and meal plans, has posted to student accounts. Students are responsible for having a plan in place to cover bills by August 1, 2024. See below information amd resources.

https://www.umassd.edu/ssc/billing/

Join us for the Class of 2028 Beach & Recreation Day!

Join us on July 22, 2024 from 10:00 am -3:30 pm for a FREE single-day immersive community service experience for newly-admitted students that provides an introduction to what it means to be a Corsair.

UMass Dartmouth is ranked among the top universities in the country for its dedication to community service. Last year our students completed 252,464 hours of service because that’s what Corsairs do! Get ready to have fun at the beach and be the solution to pollution! You will join the organization, Be the Solution to Pollution, in cleaning up the beach, followed by a little fun in the sun.

Here’s what the day looks like!

10:00 -12:00 AM - Gather, meet new people, participate in games, sports, etc.
11:00 - 11:45 PM Lunch Available
12:00 Noon - Buses leave from UMass Dartmouth’s Parking Lot 5 and arrive at Fort Phoenix around 12:30 PM
12:30 PM - 2:00PM - Beach clean up with Be the Solution to Pollution.
2:00 PM- 3:00 Pm Beach Time
3:00 PM - Bus leaves Fort Phoenix and arrives on campus around 3:30 PM.

Sign up to participate and have fun while giving back to the community.

Class of 2028 & Transfer Students Only

Celebrating our Dean’s & Chancellor’s List
Following the completion of each semester, undergraduate students who have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.200 (Dean’s List) and 3.800 (Chancellor’s List) and completed at least completed at least 12 graded course credits (excluding administrative credits), and who have no “I” or “IP” grades outstanding for that semester, will be named to the Dean’s List.

Review Scholars Here https://www.umassd.edu/registrar/deans-list/

Has Your Student Selected a Room and Roommate? Students Must Select A Room In Order to Complete Application Process

Did you know that applying for housing, selecting a room, and finding a roommate are all at your fingertips. Don’t have a roommate? There are roommate matching and selection tools to help you find a match based on your profile similarities and differences.

Learn more here.

1. Log into the portal at http://my.umassd.edu
2. Click on "Student Resources"
3. Click "Housing Application"
4. Click Roommate Selection page
5. Search for Roommate by Name, Search Roommates by Profiles, or ask system to Suggest Roommates. If you select Suggest Roommates, the system will show you percentatge matches with other students who have similar preferences.
6. Once you find a match, click send roommate request. Individuals can also send you are request.
7. You will need to go to Roommate Selection which will identify a roommate group listing your parties of interest. You can accept, decline, remove or send additional messages to potential roommates.

Need help? Let us help. Here’s a step by step video to help you complete the process. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xkT9ptDQew8&feature=youtu.be

You may also contact our Housing & Residential Education Team at (508) 999-8140 or email [email protected]

Happy July 4th Celebrating Our Nations Birthday and Independence. We hope you enjoy a day filled with family, friends and fun festivities or good ceiling therapy (rest). ♥️ ♥️ ♥️

We’re still celebrating our newest members of the Corsair Community!! So proud to call you family. Orientstion was fun. Join us for Beach Day on July 22 and Future Leaders Workshop in early August. Look for more information in your email starting next week!

Blue & Gold Weekend, a celebration for the whole UMass Dartmouth community! Save the Date Now.

Join alumni, students, families, faculty, and staff for a weekend of Corsair pride, featuring fun activities across campus for the whole family.

FULL SCHEDULE COMING SOON

Has Your Student Completed Housing Application and Room Selection?

View more about housing here
https://bcove.video/3F8KhJi

What to bring to Residence Hall Room
We've taken some of the stress out of packing by developing a suggested checklist for incoming first-year students. Read more here

https://www.umassd.edu/housing/living-on-campus/what-to-bring/

Immunization Requirements &
Online Health Record

Immunization Records Due ASAP- must be complete by August 1

Immunization Requirements
Based on the Massachusetts Department of Public Health requirements (105 CMR 220.000), UMass Dartmouth requires the following students to provide documentation of all required immunizations prior to the start of college:

1. incoming full-time students
2. nursing and medical laboratory science majors:
3. full-time and part-time
international students
4. residential students:
5. full-time, part-time, continuing education, matriculated and non-matriculated

Immunization Requirements & Online Health Record

To comply with UMass Dartmouth’s health requirements, you must complete your health record online including:

Health History
Immunization Records (required by Massachusetts law)
Tuberculosis Risk Assessment

You can access all forms and information at our health services portal. Learn more at https://www.umassd.edu/studentaffairs/health/healthrecord/

Reccomended Immunizations include:

1. COVID-19: 1 or 2 doses
2. Influenza
3. Meningoccal Group B
4. HPV (Gardasil)

Student Government Association serves as advocates for the student body and liaisons with the administration, faculty, and staff. SGA was recognized for their outstanding leadership at the 2024 University Spring Leadership Awards.

Student Government Association serves as advocates to the student body and liaisons with the administration, faculty, and staff. SGA was recognized for their outstanding leadership at the 2024 University Spring Leadership Awards.

Register for Parent & Family Orientation
The Office of New Student and Family Programs welcomes you to our community. We are so excited that your student has chosen UMassD. We are looking forward to meeting your student and family.

Family Orientation
The UMass Dartmouth Family Orientation is a one-day program for parents, guardians, or significant others of our first-year students. You will meet with our professional staff, student Orientation Leaders, and learn firsthand about university policies, procedures, and programs to help residential and commuter students succeed.

Remaining Orientation Dates
June 25-26 Session 4 Overnight Stay
June 28 Session 5 Orientation

If your student is attending the overnight session, your Family Orientation takes place on Day 1 of their session.

Register for Orientation
Click here to register for famiky orientation.
https://webapps2.umassd.edu/events/familyorientation/?_gl=1*1kao3ub*_gcl_au*NjI5ODkzNTAuMTcxNzg3NzcxMA..

Check-in begins at 8am and the program continues until about 5:30pm.
The per-person cost is $30 to attend this Orientation if you register in advance. The cost is $40 per-person on site. Debit or credit cards only.

While younger children may accompany family members during the orientation program, there will be no separate programs or special accommodations for them. If attending, younger siblings attend sessions with family members.

Woohoo!🎉 You complete the first three (3) at New Student Orientation. Ask questions and get answers about the rest at orientation. See you soon!

Good Times! Love the number of students and parents who connected and found their people at New Student Orientation!!!

Are you a Class of 2028 or New Transfer Parent or Family Member? Join the UMass Dartmouth Class of 2028 & Transfer Families Page at https://www.facebook.com/share/LnwmjHSKPkUSoiQh/?mibextid=LQQJ4d for the most up to date information just for new parents and families.

It’s also a great way to connect with other parents.

We join the entire system in honoring . As we reflect on the progress our nation has made, we continue to dedicate our resources to the considerable work left to be done to support equality. 💛

A Blue & Gold Happy Father’s Day wish to all those who provide love, support, and guidance to our UMASSD students and families. All that you do has given them the confidence and sense of purpose to succeed in life. We’re so proud to have you as part of the Corsair Community.

New Student Orientation kicks off next week on June 17, 2024. Each session will have up to 280 students registered and 120+ parent/family guests. The New Student Orientation Dates are below.

Session 1 Monday, June 17
Session 2 Thursday, June 20
Session 3 Friday, June 21
Session 4 Tuesday-Wednesday, June 25-26 (overnight)
Session 5 Friday, June 28

Are you registered? Register at www.umassd.edu/orientation.

It’s a Great day to be a Corsair! Wear Blue & Gold, come with a smile and be prepared to have fun!