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Q. Is it hard to get admission into UMass Boston?

University of Massachusetts--Boston admissions is selective with an acceptance rate of 76% and an early acceptance rate of 89.9%.

Q. Does UMass Boston give a conditional offer?

UMass Boston may offer provisional admission to an international undergraduate applicant who meets all of the admission criteria, but whose TOEFL or IELTS results do not meet the minimum requirements.

UMass Boston does not offer conditional admission for nursing, engineering, or management applicants.
Students provisionally accepted to the university will be referred to the University Preparation ESL program.

Q. How do I apply to UMass Boston?

If you seek admission to UMass Boston as an international student, we strongly encourage you to apply online by submitting either application below:

Common App-

https://apply.commonapp.org / login?ma=351&tref=3003

Q. What are the eligibility requirements for admission to UMass Boston?

Admission for all students is determined in accordance with minimum standards established by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education (DHE). However, meeting the DHE's minimum standards does not guarantee admission, since the university considers a wide range of factors when making admission decisions. All offers of admission are contingent upon completion of current coursework at a level consistent with admissions standards. Please note that all documents submitted with an application for admission are the property of UMass Amherst and cannot be released to the student or to another party.

Undergraduate Admissions

International First-Year Application Requirements

UMass Boston welcomes you to apply for admission as an international student if you are not a United States citizen or a permanent resident of the United States.

If you have completed high school (secondary school) and have not yet enrolled in a regular session at a college or university, you should apply as a first-year student. If you have completed high school (secondary school) and have been enrolled in a college or university, you should apply as a transfer student.

Application materials needed for an international first-year student:

Students that get into UMass Boston have an average SAT score between 1040-1220 or an average ACT score of 21-26. The regular admissions application deadline for UMass Boston is February 15. Interested students can apply for early action, and the UMass Boston early action deadline is November 1.

The University of Massachusetts opens applications for Fall and Spring semesters.

Applicants can apply through Early Action or Regular Decision.
SAT/ACT is optional for applicants who seek admission to the College of Liberal Arts or to the College of Science and Mathematics and have a GPA higher than 3.0.

Postgraduate admissions

A minimum GPA of 2.75 is required for graduate programs.

GMAT GRE is required for graduate programs. Students can apply for waivers if they fulfill certain requirements.
Transcripts must be sent directly to the university by the issuing institution.

Application Deadlines varies with programs

University of Massachusetts Boston Undergraduate Admissions

It offers 77 undergraduate programs with Biology, Psychology, Mathematics, Social Sciences, English, Management, French, Political Science, Physics, Biological, and Biomedical Sciences being the popular majors. Students may choose to apply without SAT/ACT scores.

Where to Apply: Online Portal

Application Fee: 60 USD

Admission Requirements: Applicants must submit the following to be eligible for the University of Massachusetts admissions -

Completed Application
Official High School Transcript
SAT or ACT scores (unless applying with no test options)
Essay (at least 500 words)
Academic Recommendation Letter

University of Massachusetts Boston Graduate Admissions

It offers graduate programs in Accounting, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Applied Economics, Finance, Computer Science, History, and Environmental Sciences.

Students applying must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale in all undergraduate courses. Graduate applicants must submit official transcripts for all institutions where they have earned more than 6 credits.

Application Portal: UMB Graduate Application

Application Fee: 60 USD

Admission Requirements: The program specific requirements of some of the graduate programs are tabulated below-

Programs

MS in Computer Science:

Application Deadline - Fall - June 1
Spring - November 1

Transcripts - Required

GRE/GMAT - Required

Professional CV/Resume - Required

Statement of Purpose - Required

Letter of Recommendation - Required (2 Letters)

English Language Proficiency - TOEFL PBT- 550
TOEFL IBT- 79
IELTS- 6

MS in Chemistry:

Application Deadline - Fall - June 1
Spring - November 1

Transcripts - Required

GRE/GMAT - Required

Professional CV/Resume - Required

Statement of Purpose - Required

Letter of Recommendation - Required (2 Letters)

English Language Proficiency - TOEFL PBT- 550
TOEFL IBT- 79
IELTS- 6

MBA:

Application Deadline -Fall - July 1
Spring - November 15
Summer - May 1

Transcripts - Required

GRE/GMAT - Required

Professional CV/Resume - Required

Statement of Purpose - Required

Letter of Recommendation - Required (2 Letters)

English Language Proficiency - TOEFL PBT- 600
TOEFL IBT- 90
IELTS- 6.5

MS in Accounting:

Application Deadline -Fall - July 1
(For fall 2020- August 1)
Spring - November 15

Transcripts - Required

GRE/GMAT - Required

Professional CV/Resume - Required

Statement of Purpose - Required

Letter of Recommendation - Required (2 Letters)

English Language Proficiency - TOEFL PBT- 600
TOEFL IBT- 90
IELTS- 6.5

Applicants can track the application status through the student portal. It may take up to 4-5 weeks for the successful processing of the application and arrival of the decision. Students will be informed about the admission decision and the further procedures to be followed via email. Upon acceptance, international students need to apply for an I-20 form and visa.

How to Apply

Application Portal:

Undergraduate:UMass Application or Common Application

Graduate: UMB Graduate Application

Admission Requirements: Applicants are required to submit the following documents-

Completed Application
Official Transcripts
- High School or equivalent Transcripts
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Transcripts (Graduate admissions)
- Must be sent directly to the college.
- Should be accompanied by Certified English Translations if not in English.
- Course-by-Course evaluation from a third party such as World Education Services or similar.
SAT/ACT Scores
- SAT school code: 3924
- ACT school code: 1925
- Optional for applicants who seek admission to the College of Liberal Arts or to the College of Science and Mathematics and have a GPA higher than 3.0.
GMAT/GRE scores (Graduate)
English Proficiency Scores
Letters of Recommendation
- Undergraduate - 1 LOR
- Graduate - Vary with programs
Personal Statement
Bank Statements
Copy of Passport
Immunization Certificate
There may be programs specific requirements.

Verification of language proficiency

English Language Proficiency Test Scores

International applicants need to demonstrate their English Language Proficiency to study in the USA. Applicants from English speaking countries are exempted from this requirement. Minimum required scores for undergraduate programs in University of Massachusetts Boston are:

Visa Process for International Students

International applicants need to apply for an F1 or J1 student visa to study in the USA. The university will issue the I -20 form required for visa application after the student has been admitted for academic year and has provided-

Copy of passport identification page
Bank Statement
Financial Affidavit of Support

After this, pay your SEVIS Fee. Your SEVIS ID will be printed on I- 20.

One can then apply for a visa and submit the required documents to the US Embassy in your home country. Finally, schedule and attend your visa interview.

Documents required for visa application:

Acceptance Letter
I-20 form
English Proficiency Scores
Receipt of SEVIS Fee
Health Certificate
Proof of Financial Support

What are the IELTS requirements?

Verification of language proficiency

English Language Proficiency Test Scores

International applicants need to demonstrate their English Language Proficiency to study in the USA Applicants from English speaking countries are exempted from this requirement. Minimum required scores for undergraduate programs in University of Massachusetts Boston are:

Test	Minimum Required Scores
TOEFL IBT	79-80
IELTS	6.0
SAT	480 or higher

Q. What are the documents needed for the applications to UMass Boston?

International Application Requirements

As a prospective international freshman student, you are required to submit all of the following materials in order to be considered for admission:

Completed UMass Boston online admission application
Application fee of $100
An official high school record, leaving certificate and/or graduation examination results or their notarized copies. All documents in foreign languages must be translated by a certified professional.
Academic recommendation letter (from a school-based counselor and/or teacher)
500-word essay
Test scores

All supporting materials should be mailed to:

University of Massachusetts Boston
Undergraduate Admissions Processing Center
458 Pike Rd
Huntington Valley, PA 19006

Essay requirement

All UMass Boston applicants are asked to submit a personal essay. It gives you the opportunity to present yourself in a way that grades and test scores cannot. Our admissions counselors use your essay to determine your ability to organize your thoughts and express yourself clearly. Your essay may also be used to consider you for the Honors College and/or any scholarship opportunities for which you may qualify.

Please select one of the following questions and write an essay of about 500 words:

Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its importance to you.
Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that influence.
Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art, music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that influence.
A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college community or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to you.
Some other topic of your choice.

SAT/ACT Scores

Students who are attending or have graduated from a U.S. high school or have completed an English-based curriculum (i.e. International Baccalaureate, A Levels, etc.) may apply Test Optional.
Students who have not attended a U.S. high school or completed an English-based curriculum should refer to the information provided below regarding English Proficiency.

English proficiency test requirements

All non-native speakers of English must demonstrate English language proficiency. Students can demonstrate proficiency by submitting the following exams:
- TOEFL (79+)
- IELTS (6.0+)
- SAT (Evidence Based Reading & Writing (ERWS) component of 480+)
- ACT (Reading and English component scores totaling 34)
- Duolingo English Test (100+)
UMass Boston must receive your official test scores directly from the testing agency. You may request scores be sent to UMass Boston at the time you register for the test. If you have already taken the test, you may request official scores by contacting the College Board, ACT, TOEFL, IETLS or Duolingo directly.
The UMass Boston SAT/TOEFL and IELTS code is 3924 and the ACT code is 1925.

Obtaining an I-20:

To obtain Form I-20 for use in applying for an F-1 visa, you are required to complete and submit the Certification of Finances Form.
This demonstrates your ability to finance your education and living expenses during your stay as a student at UMass Boston. Your ability to document the funding available to you is a necessary part of your application for an F-1 student visa. You must submit the original document.
Include a letter of support (in English) from your sponsor(s), unless you are using personal funds, with your Certification of Finances Form, accepting responsibility for all your expenses for the duration of your studies here at the university. Also, include a current copy of your sponsor's bank statement.

Application process for Graduate students

Application Process

Before you begin your application, please review the below requirements for graduate study at UMass Boston, as well as your program’s specific application deadlines, instructions, and requirements. If you are an international applicant, you may be asked to submit additional materials such as a writing sample or list of discipline-specific coursework. If you are interested in taking graduate courses as a non-degree student, please review the non-degree registration process.

All hardcopy materials, including transcripts, should be mailed to our document processing partner:

Databank - UMass Boston Graduate Admissions
PO Box 6195 Bustleton Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19115

Please note: Application materials are processed in order of program-specific deadlines. Even after it is received, a document’s status may not be updated until your application is queued for review. You can check your application status anytime.

Graduate Application Requirements:

GPA- A minimum, cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (or international equivalent) in all undergraduate work. Please note that some programs may require a supplemental list of coursework and/or discipline specific GPA calculation. Please review your programs’ requirements to confirm.

Bachelor’s degree- At the time of enrollment, a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution of recognized standing or an international equivalent.

Online application & fee- $75, paid by Visa or MasterCard (non-refundable).

Official transcripts- Official transcripts for all institutions where you have earned more than 6 credits. Originals must be sealed in an envelope from the issuing institution. We accept electronic transcripts from most universities and delivery services. If possible, please select “UMass Boston-Graduate” when ordering transcripts. Please use [email protected] for transcripts services that require an institutional email.

Test scores- Some programs require official GRE or GMAT test scores. Please review program requirements to confirm.
Applicants who completed undergraduate coursework outside of the United States may be required to submit English proficiency test results, even if they are permanent residents or citizen of the U.S. Please review the international applicant page.
UMass Boston’s institution code is 3924. We can only accept official score reports sent electronically or in hardcopy directly from the testing agency.
In accordance with Massachusetts state law, Office of Graduate Studies and Graduate Admissions policy permits residents of Massachusetts who have been diagnosed as developmentally disabled (including those with specific language disabilities, such as dyslexia, but not including those whose sole disability is blindness) to request a waiver of the requirement to submit GRE, GMAT, or MAT scores. To qualify for a waiver, an applicant must submit documentation of their disability. Some graduate programs require an alternative mode of assessment (e.g., a writing sample) in lieu of the standardized test score. For information, contact the Office of Graduate Studies and Graduate Admissions.
Letters of recommendation- The number of letters required varies by program. Please review program requirements. The recommenders you identify will receive an email with instructions upon submission of the online application.
Typically, one or more letters from former professors familiar with the applicant’s academic abilities provide the strongest recommendations. Recommenders should have worked closely with the applicant in an academic, professional, or community service setting. Letters should not be written by friends or family members of the applicant. Letters should focus on the applicant’s abilities and past academic performance, while also indicating an ability to effectively complete graduate-level coursework.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE- The statement of purpose is your opportunity to show the graduate admissions committee why you wish to pursue graduate study, as well as your specific interests and goals. The program to which you are applying may have other instructions regarding the content and nature of this statement. You will be able to upload your Statement of Purpose to your application in .doc or .pdf form.

Disclaimers

Admission is granted only for the semester requested and cannot be guaranteed for future semesters. Admission to graduate study does not automatically indicate approval of candidacy for a degree. Please refer to the specific graduate programs for more information about degree timeline and requirements.

All materials submitted to the university become the property of the university and cannot be returned to the applicant or forwarded to any third party.

If you are unable to submit an online application you may send a hardcopy application to our mailing address.

Q. What is the application fee in UMass Boston?

100 USD for undergraduate & 75 USD for Graduate students

Q. How many intakes UMass Boston has?

2 intakes- Fall & Spring

Q. How can I apply for bachelor courses into UMass Boston?

Application Portal:

Undergraduate: UMass Application or Common Application

Graduate: UMB Graduate Application

Admission Requirements: Applicants are required to submit the following documents-

Completed Application & application fees- 100 USD
Official Transcripts
- High School or equivalent Transcripts
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Transcripts (Graduate admissions)
- Must be sent directly to the college.
- Should be accompanied by Certified English Translations if not in English.
- Course-by-Course evaluation from a third party such as World Education Services or similar.
SAT/ACT Scores
- SAT school code: 3924
- ACT school code: 1925
- Optional for applicants who seek admission to the College of Liberal Arts or to the College of Science and Mathematics and have a GPA higher than 3.0
GMAT/GRE scores (Graduate)
English Proficiency Scores
Letters of Recommendation
- Undergraduate - 1 LOR
- Graduate - Vary with programs
Personal Statement
Bank Statements
Copy of Passport
Immunization Certificate
There may be programs specific requirements.

Q. Does UMass Boston require me to write a personal statement?

The personal statement is a mandatory part of the application and it is about your personal and educational accomplishments linked to what you want to study and why (500-600 words)