There are still ways we can be together while staying apart. Here is how the College of Engineering plans to navigate this unprecedented academic year with you.

Student Affairs:

• For general inquiries, please email us at coeadvising@umass.edu
  Include your First and Last name, major, student ID#, and question
  
  To meet remotely with an advisor through Zoom:
  • Join o​ne of the college advisors below:
    • Julia Hoke (Zoom: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/6278496840)
      • Monday, Wednesday, or Friday from 1pm – 3:30pm
      • Tuesday or Thursday from 9am – 12:00pm
    • Bernd F. Schliemann (Zoom: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/6536364255)
      • Monday or Wednesday from 10am – 11:30am
      • Tuesday or Thursday from 1pm – 2:30pm
      • Friday from 8:30am – 10am
  • Or to speak by phone or Zoom at other times, make an appointment in Navigate. Log in to Navigate here »  Tip: Once you log-in with campus NETID, select "College of Engineering - Office of Student Affairs" and follow the remaining prompts to schedule your appointment.
     
• Note: Master's & PhD students, as well as undergraduates, who have an assigned advisor, should email them directly to make a remote appointment.

Career Development:

• For general inquiries, please email us at coecareers@umass.edu
   
• Schedule a career advising appointment via Handshake. Log in to Handshake here »
  • The morning of your appointment, you will receive an email from a Career Center staff member confirming your appointment that day – and the option of phone or Zoom.
  • New to Handshake? This PDF explains how to get started »
  • Need a refresher on how to make an appointment in Handshake?  Instructions can be found here»
    Tip: If you have documents to share, for example a resume, let the staff person who emails you in the morning know. 
     
• ​Spring Engineering Career Fair:  Thursday, Feb 18, 10-3PM on Career Fair Plus.  Connect with employers via 1:1 video chat and/or group drop-ins.  Make sure to download the app and watch the tutorial videos here »

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Programming:

• For general inquiries, please email Promise McHenga
• Student societies will continue to meet, as appropriate. Connect with them here »
• Join our Allies for Equity discussion group meetings
• Make an appointment to meet remotely 1:1 with  Dr. Paula Rees in Navigate. Log in to Navigate here »
• Virtual open office hours via Zoom: 
  • Paula Rees (Meeting ID: 602 224 1545): Tu 9 - 11 am, W 9 - 11 am
  • Promise Mchenga (Meeting ID: 795 432 5139): Th 9 - 11 am, F 9 - 11 am
  • Steve Fernandez (Meeting ID: 830 830 4821): M 1 - 3 pm, W 1 - 3 pm

Tutoring:

• LRC services include Tutoring/ExSEL Sessions and SI Sessions. More here » 

Engineering Computer Services:

• Request assistance by sending email to help@ecs.umass.edu
• Engineering students can log in to Remote Labs using any Internet browser and a NetID/password. Information on using remote computer labs »
• If you have any issue logging in to remote labs, please call ECS at (413) 545-1580

Health and Wellbeing:

• Let’s Talk 
  ~10-minute quick drop-in support sessions
• Mindfulness 
  A powerful tool to help you stay calm, focused, and on track for academic success. 
• Workshops and discussion groups 
  To help cope with stress or anxiety, find strategies to overcome challenges, promote mental wellbeing, and succeed in college life and beyond.  
• Single-stop Resources
  Resources to help find the support you need to get through a challenging situation, stay in school, and graduate. 

Additional Spring 2021 Resources for Students

• How to Access Your Remote Classes: Moodle and Blackboard
• UMass Amherst Reopening: For Students
• Frequently Asked Questions about Spring 2021 at UMass Amherst
• Academics and Remote Learning
  Education Abroad | Resources to Succeed at Remote Learning | Libraries | Pass-Fail Grading | Services for Students with Disabilities 
• Student Success Planner 2020-21