2-to-4 Year Summer STEM Transfer Academy

July 11 – Aug. 12: PHIL111 Course
Remote/Semi-synchronous
July 11 (10am-4:30pm) – July 12 (9am-3pm): Orientation: Getting Settled
July 11: In-person if allowed
July 12: Remote/synchronous
August 11 (9am-3pm) – August 12 (10am-4:30pm): Orientation: Getting Engaged
August 11: In-person if allowed
August 12: Remote/Synchronous

Biology, Chemistry (including concentrations in Biochemistry and Environmental Chemistry), Computer Science, Geography (including concentrations in Environmental Sustainability and Climate Resilience, International Development, and Geography for Educators), Earth Sciences, Environmental Geosciences, Geological Sciences, Mathematics, (including concentrations in Pure Mathematics and Statistics), Physics (including concentrations in Astrophysics and Optics), Photonics and Optical Engineering

SUMMER SESSION A (Classes start 5/16/2022)
May 16: Orientation Session, In-person (remote synchronous as needed)
May 16 – June 19 (5-week courses) – July 4 (7-week courses): Summer Class, Varies
May 23 – June 24: Weekly Support Activities (4 sessions total) , Remote synchronous (In-person if feasible)
TBA: Fall Semester Orientation, In-person
Aug. 30 – ongoing: Follow up support activities, In-person (remote synchronous as needed)

SUMMER SESSION B (Classes start 7/11/2022)
July 11: Orientation Session, In-person (remote synchronous as needed)
July 11 – Aug. 14 (5-week courses) – Aug. 28 (7-week courses): Summer Class, Varies
July 18 – Aug. 12: Weekly Support Activities, In-person (remote synchronous as needed)
TBA: Fall Semester Transfer Orientation, In-person
Aug. 30 – on-going: Follow-up Support Activities, In-person (remote synchronous as needed)

Biology & Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth & Geographic Sciences, Engineering Technology, Exercise & Sports Science, Mathematics

**Students may be eligible to apply for the pre-health professions programs, including: Early Acceptance Program for Doctor of Dental Medicine, Early Acceptance Program for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Early Acceptance Program for Doctor of Pharmacy

June 1: Welcome and orientation, In-person campus visit (3:00 PM – 6:30 PM)
June 15: Transitioning to MMA, On-line synchronous (1.5 hours)
June 27– Aug. 8: Summer course, Course to be selected by student, delivery mode and meeting times vary
June 29: Wellness, On-line synchronous (1.5 hours)
July 13: Career Services, On-line synchronous (1.5 hours)
July 27: Regimental Program, On-line synchronous (1.5 hours)
Aug. 10: Field Trip, In-person, all-day (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Oct. 19: Lunch and check-in, In-person on campus (12:00 PM – 1:30 PM)

Engineering, Environmental Studies, Emergency Management, International Maritime Business, Marine Transportation, and Marine Safety, Science and Environmental Protection

July 05 – Aug. 12: Interdisciplinary Capstone Course
Computer Science Academic Session, Synchronous online – 9:00-1:00 7/5, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8 – 6 days Asynchronous for research methodologies, learning practices in STEM disciplines 9:00 – 10:00am
July 05: STEM Guest Speaker, Synchronous: 12:00 – 1:00pm
July 11: Center for Student Success and Engagement Biology Academic Session, Synchronous: 9:15 – 10:00am
10:00 – 1:00 (includes working lunch)
July 18: Library Information Session
Chemistry Academic Session, Synchronous: 9:15 – 10:00am
10:00 – 1:00 (includes working lunch)
July 25:Registrar Information Session
Mathematics Academic Session, Synchronous: 9:15 – 10:00am
10:00 – 1:00 (includes working lunch)
Aug. 01: Health Services Overview Psychology Academic Session, Synchronous: 9:15 – 10:00am
10:00 – 1:00 (includes working lunch)
Aug. 08:Financial Matters: Financial Aid, Student Accounts, Synchronous: 9:15 – 10:00am
TBA: Environmental Studies Academic Session, 10:00 – 1:00 (includes working lunch)

Biology, Chemistry, Computer Sciences, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, and Psychology

Spring 2022 – Early Summer 2022:Recruitment at Community colleges, In-person recruitment by community college program staff at their home institutions
In-person & synchronous online recruitment sessions by Salem State STEM faculty
Mid-July 2022 – Late-August 2022 Summer Academy, In-person (with remote pivot as-needed for COVID safety)
Summer 2022 – End of Spring 2023 Semester Continuing Academic Year Support: Transfer Orientation & Ongoing Cohort meetings, In-person and synchronous online

Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geological Sciences, Mathematics

July 11 – Aug. 19: Junior Writing Class Coursework, Remote with asynchronous and synchronous components each week
July 11 – Aug. 19: “Get to know UMass” orientation sessions, Weekly, remote, synchronous, 1 hour sessions
Aug. 10:Campus Tour and Lunch, In-person lunch at the UMass Amherst Worcester Dining Hall followed by a walking tour of the campus and STEM colleges.
July 11 – Dec. 21: Virtual Community College Check-In’s, Virtual- STEM Coordinators from CCs check in with students during summer program and throughout their 1st semester at UMass to help coordinate any needed support
Aug. 19 – Dec. 21: UMass STEM College Check-In’s, Virtual: UMass STEM Summer Bridge Representatives from the 3 colleges will reach out to students to check in during 1st half of semester and will monitor for ‘early alerts’ from course instructors in order to provide intervention for student success. In-person: Representatives from each college will hold in-person lunch/meal card meet up, in order to meet up with students. The goal will be to discuss how the semester is going and to offer resources, if needed.
Sept. 6 – Dec. 21:Transfer Student Seminar and Mentoring, In-person - Students in the College of Engineering will be encouraged to enroll in a 1 credit transfer student seminar that meets once a week. Mentors will be available to work with students during the last 20 minutes of class.

All majors within The College of Natural Sciences, The Manning College of Informatics and Computer Sciences, and The College of Engineering

July 5 – Aug. 16: Free Stem Classes, In person
June 2022 TBD:
Orientation,In person with remote option
July 5 – Aug. 16 : Transfer workshops, In person
August 2022 TBD: Concluding Celebration, In person

Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Other Sciences

Aug. 8 – Aug. 19: Research Experience (Course), In person)

Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Computer Sciences, Mathematics