First Year Stem Communities
Be part of a First Year Stem Community (FSC) designed for entering science and mathematics majors! Make friends, meet faculty, and have a better supported and more satisfying learning experience at UMass Boston. Click here to download our brochure! Learn more about FSC's through our video!
What are First Year Stem Communities?
They are small groups of science and mathematics students who:
- Help each other navigate through a large university setting
- Enroll in the same major core courses grouped by academic discipline
- Receive priority enrollment in major courses
- Connect with university resources and faculty for academic support and to find research and career opportunities
- Form study groups to achieve academic excellence and finish their degrees in a shorter time period
We offer FSCs for students in every CSM major!
Spaces are limited and seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Students will be invited to participate in a FSC based on their choice of major and math/writing placement results.
If you have any questions, feel free to email studentsuccess@umb.edu
Funding acknowledgement -The FSC activities are generously supported through Oracle and other sponsors.
Academic Success Tips for STEM Students:
- You will have the most success if you select a major that is authentically aligned with your interests, skills, and talents. Conversely, if you select a major to please someone else.