4+1 Admissions Checklist
Application Deadlines
Undergraduate students who wish to accelerate their 4+1 program should apply to one of the Isenberg specialized master’s programs in their junior year or early in their senior year. For these applicants, we use a rolling admissions process so that students can take classes in their senior year.
Undergraduate students who are close to graduating or have graduated, should refer to the regular admissions information for that program: Master of Science in Accounting Transitions Track (for non-accounting majors), Master of Science in Accounting Professional Track (for accounting majors), Master of Science in Business Analytics, or Master of Finance.
4+1 Application Requirements
Application
All prospective students must complete a University of Massachusetts Amherst Graduate School Graduate Admissions Online Application. An application fee is not required for current UMass or 5-College students.
Resume
Work experience is not a requirement for admission but will enhance your application. Your resume should outline your work history. Recent college graduates should include any internship experience, as well as community service, student and civic club membership, and athletics.
Personal Statement
A personal essay should be one to two pages in length and include information about your past and current academic and professional history, your future goals and reasons for pursuing the degree, and other pertinent details that will help us evaluate you as a candidate.
Letters of Recommendation (2)
Your two letters of recommendation should be from individuals who know you well enough to provide specific examples and details regarding your past performance and competencies. We will accept either professional or academic references. Please put their email address in the application portal. They will receive an email asking them to submit a letter on your behalf.
Transcripts
Current UMass students are not required to submit a transcript.
Note: Accelerated Option
If you want to take classes in your senior year, please select "yes" when asked "Are you applying to an accelerated 4+1?" within the program selection section. Additionally, you should input the enrollment term AFTER you graduate from undergrad, when you would officially enroll as a Graduate level student. For example: Summer 2026, even if you wish to start accelerating during spring 2026.
Apply Now
Follow our step-by-step process to complete your online application.
- Review the program specific admissions requirements.
- Click Apply Now to go to the University's Graduate School site where you can find a link to the secure online application.
- First-time users will need to create an account to start a new application. Note: You can submit your application before you have all your materials ready, simply save and resume your application as you gather required materials.
- After submitting, track your application at the Graduate School Status of Application page.