UMass Boston

• Become part of an academic success program for first year students in the College of Liberal Arts
• Work with CLA First! Academic Advisors from new student orientation through graduation 
• Connect with supportive peer mentors who know what the transition to college is all about
• Enroll in CLA First! cohort classes that fulfill your general education requirements 
• Get to know your peers in the classroom and through events and programming

Benefits

• Being a part of a small and supportive learning community within the larger University
• Working with full-time advisors throughout your time at UMass Boston to build a strong academic foundation and achieve personal, professional, and community engagement goals
• Attending Start Smart! Seminar geared towards helping you get the most out of your college experience
• Gaining access to University resources and opportunities outside the classroom
• Taking CLA First! classes with professors who are committed faculty interested in working with first-year students
• Fulfilling general education requirements, including the First Year Seminar requirement (upon successful completion of the year-long program)
• Building partnerships with students across academic disciplines

Eligibility

• First time first-year students with any major in the College of Liberal Arts, including undeclared (undecided) CLA students

How do I sign up?

• Sign up for orientation after submitting your deposit.
• We will be reaching out to you prior to your orientation session; be sure to check your email!
• View our course descriptions and sample class schedule
• At your orientation session, you will have a group advising session with CLA First! academic advisors.

Send us an email with any questions you may have.