UMass Boston

Chat With Your Counselor

Learn more about UMass Boston by scheduling an appointment with your admissions counselor.

If you are a current high school student, or have graduated high school and have not completed any college-level coursework, then our regional first-year counselors are here to assist you throughout your college journey and application. 

  • Transfer Student Appointments - Our transfer counselors can assist you with the admission and transfer credit process. Make an appointment if you have attempted college coursework post-secondary school.
  • International Student Appointments - Our international counselors can speak with both transfer and first-year international students.

First-Year Students

Meet our team of dedicated first-year admissions counselors, each assigned to specific regions, ready to guide and support you throughout your application process. Find your counselor below to connect with them directly and get personalized assistance.

Chat with your counselor Alexandra

Alexandra is UMass Boston’s first-year admission counselor for Middlesex County and Cape Cod Massachusetts, Connecticut (Fairfield County), Midwestern States (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wisconsin) and Southeastern States (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, U.S. Territories). Chat with Alexandra if you attend school in any of these areas.

Chat with your counselor Katie

Katie is UMass Boston’s first-year admission counselor for South Shore Massachusetts (Quincy & Plymouth County, Norfolk & Bristol County), Rhode Island, and Southwestern States (Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas). Chat with Katie if you attend school in any of these areas.

Chat with your counselor Maura

Maura is UMass Boston’s first-year counselor for Western Massachusetts (Berkshire & Franklin Counties, Springfield & Hampshire County), Central Massachusetts (Fitchburg & North Worcester County, Worcester), Connecticut (New London & Windham County, New Haven, Middlesex County, Hartford, Litchfield, Tolland, Waterbury Counties), Vermont and Western States (Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming). Chat with Maura if you attend school in any of these areas.

Chat with your counselor Tim

Tim is UMass Boston’s first-year admission counselor for Metro Boston and Essex County Massachusetts, Maine and New Hampshire. Chat with Tim if you attend school in any of these areas.

Chat with your counselor Sharon

Sharon is UMass Boston’s first-year admission counselor for all Middle States (Delaware, Washington D.C., Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania). Chat with Sharon if you attend school in any of these areas. 

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