Before You Arrive for Orientation

WELCOME TO THE UMASS AMHERST MS FIELD DEGREE!

Soon you’ll be starting your MS Field Degree. How exciting! Follow the four steps below to make sure you have everything in place before your first day at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Before you start on any of the steps below, contact your advisor. Simply send your advisor an email, Skype, WhatsApp or WeChat message to find out everything you need to know about your first day. We look forward to meeting you!

Contact Your Advisor

If you are a prospective student with questions about applying, contact Your Advisor Maureen Wang.

Phone: +86.156.0171.6816
Email: info-china@umassamherstglobal.org
WeChat: 1029842550

If you are an accepted student with questions about the program, contact Huron Wang (王修然)

Phone: +86.137.6459.9921
Email: huron.wang@umassamherstglobal.org
Wechat: +86.137.6459.9921

What to Do Before Starting the Program

  • 1 Participate in Pre-Sessional Events
  • 2 Pay Your Tuition and Fees
  • 3 Check Technology Requirements
  • 4 Review Housing Options

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    Prior to beginning your program at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, there will be several pre-sessional events for you to attend to help familiarize yourself with the program.

    Please check back again soon for a full list of upcoming pre-sessional events.

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    Make your payment in full at least one week before you arrive to help avoid delays with enrollment.

    Before you begin, please make sure you have your acceptance letter in front of you, as you will need to refer to the information in the letter. Choose between two ways to submit payment for tuition and fees:

    • Flywire by Peer Transfer: Please visit UMass Amherst’s Flywire portal to complete the transfer process. Please note that you can NOT use a U.S. credit card or U.S. bank account.
    • Wire Transfer: Find the wire transfer information on your offer letter. When making the transaction, be sure to include the student’s name and birthday.

    Spring 2018 intake will be paid in two installments: 25K by December 22, 2017 and the remaining 20K by August 21, 2018. December 22, 2017: $25,000 August 21, 2018: $20,000

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    Confirm your laptop, computer and/or tablet meet our suggested technology requirements.

    Our recommendations and minimum system requirements are meant to provide general guidelines on which computer configurations work best in the UMass Amherst computing environment. Check our technology requirements here.

  • Housing is not offered through the MS Field Degree program. Please contact your advisor with any housing questions or concerns.

    Huron Wang (王修然) Email: huron.wang@umassamherstglobal.org Phone & Wechat: +86 137 6459 9921

Helpful Resources for New Students

Welcome Guide

This useful brochure is full of information on preparing to begin your studies in the MS Field Degree, including technology requirements, textbook requirements, tuition payments, and program resources.

Pre-Arrival Checklist

Check off everything on this list to ensure you are prepared for your first day and know when and where to arrive to campus.

Academic Calendar

Plan ahead! This calendar tells you when class starts and ends, and when holidays and exams are happening.

Departments