UMass Boston

The Department of Undergraduate Studies oversees the General Education program, including the Writing Proficiency Requirement. We are here to provide you with information and guidance about general education curriculum and assessment, academic policy concerns, and Waivers of Deadlines and certain academic requirements.

• Elementary Language Proficiency Application (BA students only)
• Course Repeat Waivers Request Form
• Request for Credit Overload
  • Request for Credit Overload (College of Management Students)
• Re-enrollment Application
• Individual Major Application
• Second Degree Application

Meet the Department of Undergraduate Studies staff that are here to support you throughout your academic journey.

Tim Blackman
Title: Director, Undergraduate Studies
Email: Tim.Blackman@umb.edu
In-Person: Tuesday–Friday
Remote: Monday
Schedule an Appointment:

• In-Person Appointment with Tim
• Virtual Appointment with Tim

Betsabe Gomez
Title: Associate Director, Undergraduate Studies/Writing Proficiency
Email: Betsabe.Gomez@umb.edu
In-Person: Monday–Thursday
Remote: Friday
Schedule an Appointment with Betsabe:

• In-Person Appointment with Betsabe
• Virtual Appointment with Betsabe

Rose Mooney
Title: Coordinator
Email: Rose.Mooney@umb.edu
In-Person: Monday–Wednesday and Friday
Remote: Thursday
Schedule an Appointment with Rose:

• In-Person Appointment with Rose
• Virtual Appointment with Rose

Steve Ward
Title: Coordinator
Email: Steven.Ward@umb.edu
In-Person: Monday and Wednesday–Friday
Remote: Tuesday
Schedule an Appointment with Steve:

• In-Person Appointment with Steve
• Virtual Appointment with Steve