Office of Urban and Off-Campus Support Services (U-ACCESS)
Having seen first-hand the various non-academic challenges UMass Boston students encounter on a daily basis, in February 2012, the Office of the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs established the Office of Urban and Off-Campus Support Services, otherwise known as the U-ACCESS.
U-ACCESS supports students who are coping with issues such as:
- Homelessness
- Emancipation from foster care
- Chronic or persistent poverty
- Domestic violence
- Financial hardship
We offer:
- Information and resources referral
- Case management
- Food pantry program
On-Campus Collaborators
The office employs a multi-disciplinary approach to assist students. The office collaborates with other campus units and programs, such as:
- Academic Support Services and Undergraduate Studies
- The Ross Center
- College of Public and Community Service
- Department of Public Safety
- Interfaith Campus Ministry
- Office of the Dean of Students
- University Health Services
Community & State Partners
- MA Department of Children and Family Services
- MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
- Bottom Line
- LIFT Boston
- One Family Scholar
- Schools on Wheels
In addition, U-ACCESS will coordinate efforts with off-campus service providers and organizations around the Greater Boston area. Community partners will provide students with available resources and services beyond what the campus may offer.
