Graduate Student Resources
Welcome to UMass Boston! Below is a list of resources to help you during your graduate program. If you can't find what you need, contact us at graduate.studies@umb.edu or 617.287.4000.
- Watch the Graduate New Student Orientation video
Academic Integrity
- Familiarize yourself with the University’s academic integrity policy in the Student Code of Conduct.
- Review academic integrity resources.
Advising
- Process differs by program. Contact program staff for more info.
Billing & Registration
- The One Stop, Campus Center, Upper Level, is here to help answer your questions about course registration, financial aid, and paying your bill.
- To view and pay your bill, log into Wiser and choose "Finance Center".
- Graduate tuition and fees
- Payment plan info
- Register for courses through WISER.
- Need help with WISER? Check out the WISER FAQs or contact IT Support.
Books
- UMass Boston Bookstore, Campus Center, Upper Level
Community
- Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion guides and resources
- Parents or Parents-to-Be
- Resources for LGBTQ+ students and allies
- Student Veterans' Center
Consortium for Graduate Studies in Gender, Culture, Women, and Sexuality
- The Consortium offers interdisciplinary graduate-level courses, collaborative events and conferences, and engaging micro-seminars for Masters and PhD students that are led by faculty in a range of disciplines.
Employment
- Graduate Employee Organization (union for grad assistants) contract and membership
- Office of Career Services and Internships job search resources
Financial Aid & Student Assistance
- Graduate Student Aid
- Limited emergency aid may be available
- U-ACCESS helps students meet their basic needs and offers a range of services including food pantry access, emergency supplies, legal consultation, and tax preparation assistance.
- Questions about your aid package? Contact One Stop, Campus Center, Upper Level.
Fitness Center
- The Beacon Fitness Center offers group classes, personal training, and more.
Funding
- Office of Graduate Studies grants and resources
- Office of Research and Sponsored Programs grant database and resources
General Resources
- Here4U is a digital assistant to help you with basic issues and questions. You’ll receive instant resources to address the situation. For more complex issues, you’ll answer a few questions and then someone who’s knowledgeable on the issue will reach out with more information. With Here4U, you can quickly and easily share feedback, thoughts, suggestions, and enter service requests.
- Religious Observances: submit the Notice of Absence Request Form to receive accommodations for religious observances.
- Resources4U? provides information and resources on financial and personal matters for UMass Boston students.
Health Insurance
Health Services
- General medicine and services offered
- Counseling Center information, crisis lines, and other resources
Housing
ID Card
International Student Services
Parking and Transportation
- Get information on parking and fees, and purchase your parking pass.
- Purchase a discounted semester pass for the MBTA/subway.
- Shuttle bus schedule
Research
- Access Healey Library materials remotely
- Search for books, journals, articles, etc., with Healey Library's UMBrella
- Research guides by area of study
- Statistical computing workshops sponsored by the Office of Graduate Studies
- Research and compliance trainings from the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
- Visit the Graduate Research Center (Healey Library, 5th floor, Room 026), a computer lab exclusively for graduate student writing and research.
Support Services
- Contact the Dean of Students Office for help addressing a wide range of academic and personal issues.
- Disability and access information and registration - 617-287-7430; ross.center@umb.edu
- The Writing Center provides individualized writing support and a range of programming to support graduate writers. Graduate Writing Resources include one-on-one conferences for students looking to work with a consultant over several weeks, as well as additional writing resources.
- Ombuds Services is a confidential resource for any UMass Boston community member experiencing a university-related problem, conflict, or concern. The Ombudsperson can help you think through complex issues, understand your options, and consider next steps. Where appropriate the Ombuds can provide practical assistance toward a resolution. As a confidential, informal, impartial, and independent third party, the Ombuds is unbiased and "off-the-record." Call 617-506-9449 or email ombuds@umb.edu to schedule a phone, Zoom, or in-person appointment.
- Beacon-to-Beacon Conflict Resolution connects you with a Conflict Resolution team made up of fellow students to assist you in addressing stressful situations.
- Support Resources features a comprehensive list of services available to students.
- Campus Police are available 24/7 and can be reached at 617.287.1212.
- Title IX Information