History
UMass Dartmouth traces its roots to 1895, when the state legislature chartered two textile schools: New Bedford Textile School and the Bradford Durfee Textile School.
As the region’s economic base shifted from textiles to more diverse manufacturing and service industries, the colleges changed, too. They diversified their curricula, responding to the needs of new generations of students.
Education
Invent your future at UMass Dartmouth. Pursue innovative and inspiring educational opportunities, with more than 100 subject areas at the bachelor's, master’s, and doctoral levels, including the Juris Doctor degree at UMass Law.
Research
UMass Dartmouth cultivates a vital and vibrant culture of research, scholarship, and innovation that reflects:
- the expertise of our faculty, staff, and students
- the strength of our academic programs
- and the needs of our region, the Commonwealth, and the global community
Career
We offer a wide range of career planning services to help you develop a successful future.
- Career Counseling: Our professional career counselors are available by private appointment. We can provide assistance and advisement as you develop your job search and professional skills.
- Career Events: We present career fairs and panels throughout the year, providing opportunities for you to meet employers, apply for positions, and develop your network
Distance Learning Courses
Business & Management (13)
- M.Sc. Accounting
- B.Sc. Accounting (Online)
- M.Sc. Accounting (Online)
- M.B.A. Business Administration
- B.Sc. Finance (Online)
- B.Sc. Marketing
- B.Sc. Marketing (Online)
- B.Sc. Operations Management
- B.Sc. Public Administration
Social Sciences (7)
Medicine & Health (4)
Computer Science & IT (3)
- M.Sc. Computer Science
Humanities (3)
- B.A. History
- B.A. Liberal Arts
Applied Sciences & Professions (2)
Arts, Design & Architecture (1)
Education & Training (1)
- MAE Art Education
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (1)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (1)
Student services
Student Affairs is an integral part of your educational process and offers programs and services to help you achieve your full potential at UMass Dartmouth.
The Division of Student Affairs continues to be available to assist students during the transition to and throughout this period of online modality.
Housing services
Each of the first-year halls is staffed with a live-in Lead Coordinator (LC) and 17 resident assistants (RAs, who are upper-level students). All first-year halls are five stories high.
Each room is furnished with:
- bedframes with extra-long twin mattress
- desks and chairs
- closets and dressers
And is equipped with:
- cable TV
Each of the first-year halls also offers
- multi-purpose rooms with study and recreational space
- laundry room
Library services
As the largest information center in southeastern Massachusetts the Library will support the academic programs, and cooperate with extracurricular activities and community organizations to the extent material and human resources allow, to carry out the University of Massachusetts mission to support access, excellence, innovation, economic development, public service and quality of life.
ICT services
As a new student at UMass Dartmouth, you'll want to use email, Internet, print, and digital library services as soon as possible. UMass Dartmouth’s Computing and Information Technology Services (CITS) provides access to these essential resources and offers help when you need it.
Medical services
We can evaluate and treat most problems, such as:
- sore throats
- the flu
- coughs and colds
- skin problems
- gyn problems/birth control
- orthopedic injuries
- stress issues
Campus life
Our campus was built with space to spare. Woods, ponds, trails, up-to-date athletic facilities, and a brand new campus quad. UMass Dartmouth is just off Interstate 195, on the beautiful SouthCoast—home to quaint New England towns and thriving, opportunity-rich cities.
Student clubs
Being a student at UMassD iS about working hard, but it's also about having fun. Find out what's happening on campus.
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- African Students Associations
- Alpha Sigma Tau
- Animation Club
- Black Law Student Association
- Chess Federation
- Dance Team
- Figure Drawing Club
- Gaming Society
- Graphic Design Club
- History Club
- Illustration Club
- Krav Maga
- Law Review Club
- and many more...
The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth has been accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (CIHE) since 1963; this accreditation encompasses the entire institution.