University of Massachusetts-Amherst Services
The Basics
| Basic services offered: | nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance |
| Remedial services: | math, writing, study skills |
| Counseling availability: | minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control |
Career Potential
| Career advising services: | co-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other |
| Percent of graduates employed after 6 months: | 30% |
| Percent of graduates employed after 1 year: | N/A |
| Percent of graduates employed after 2 years: | $N/A |
| Main employers of graduates: | Price Waterhouse Coopers; Baystate Medical Center |
Campus Resources
| Library on campus/close promixity?: | Yes |
| Library collaboration present?: | Yes |
| Number of books available: | 3,236,964 |
| Number of subscriptions: | 41,503 |
| Number of microforms: | 2,579,033 |
| Number of audiovisuals: | 23,048 |
| Number of E-books: | 86,236 |
| Description of library facilities: | WEB Dubois papers; East Asian Collection; Massachusetts Center for Renaissance Studies; Integrated Sciences and Engineering Library |
| Museums in proximity: | N/A |
Technological Availability
| Wireless internet on campus?: | Yes |
| Public computers available: | 450 |
| Computer courses offered?: | No |
| Email accounts granted?: | Yes |
| Campuswide internet access?: | Yes |
| Usable computer locations: | computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
| Library connection ports (avg.): | 131 |
| Classroom connection ports (avg.): | 773 |
| Total wireless capacity: | 1,000 students/faculty |
| Recommended OS: | N/A |
| Wireless coverage: | in all the libraries, in all classrooms, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas |
Safety
| Campus safety details: | 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) | Students granted university webspace?: | Yes |
| Able to register online?: | Yes |
If you are in need of more detailed information, check out the University of Massachusetts-Amherst website!