September 2023 Student Communication Blog

Planning Ahead for Fall 2023

Important Dates:

• Last Day to Add/Drop with “No Record”: September 11, 2023
• Isenberg Career Day 2023: September 26 & 27, 2023, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Cultural Connections:

We invite your participation in Cultural Connections on September 12 from 5:30-7:30pm in the Campus Center Auditorium. This CMASS staple event welcomes first and second-year students of diverse backgrounds to network with campus resources to support their sense of belonging and journey to degree completion. We will also feature student performances and a varied menu of ethnic cuisine.

Belonging @ Isenberg 2023:

Belonging@Isenberg will be taking place in the Learning Commons of the Isenberg Business Innovation Hub on September 13 from 2-4pm. Join us for an exciting event with Isenberg student organizations, student performance groups, and student service departments during Belonging@UMass week. Food will be provided! All Isenberg students are invited!

Isenberg Transfer Student Belonging Event:

The Isenberg Undergraduate Programs Office is excited to offer this inaugural event designed solely for transfer students! Join us September 18 3-5pm in the Learning Commons of the Isenberg Business Innovation Hub. The event will include a guest speaker, icebreakers, and a mix and mingle with transfer students and faculty. Food will be provided!

Study Abroad:

‘Study Abroad Basics’ for Isenberg Students (Virtual Event)

Do you want to study abroad? Want to learn how to get the process started? When to go? What classes to take (or NOT take) abroad? How grades and credits transfer back to UMass? How to stay on track with graduation requirements while abroad? If so, this info session is for you! We’ll cover the most FAQs for Isenberg students!

Remember: it is never too early to start planning. First year students are encouraged to attend!

Fall dates (live sessions via Zoom):

• Tuesday, September 19, 9:00-10:00 AM
• Tuesday, October 3, 9:00-10:00 AM
• Tuesday, October 24, 9:00-10:00 AM
• Tuesday, December 5, 9:00-10:00 AM

To join, please use this link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/my/susancareyadvising

(You will need to sign into Zoom with your UMass Net ID and password).

Questions? Please contact Susan Carey: scarey@isenberg.umass.edu

Study Abroad International Course Approval Forms (ICAFs)

Do you have course descriptions that need to be reviewed by an Isenberg advisor? Do you need an ICAF signed?

Sign up for a quick, 15- minute virtual appointment and complete your ICAF with an Isenberg academic advisor. Appointments for Spring’24 ICAFs will be available beginning Sept. 12 (after add/drop ends).

Make an appointment here: (select “ICAF-Signature” as the Appointment Type).

You can also view Isenberg’s sample list of Pre-Approved Programs and Course Equivalencies here. (You will need to log into UMass Apps to view the list).

Would you like more info? Visit Isenberg’s “one stop shop” for study abroad resources and events here.

Isenberg 4+1 Program:

Two Degrees. Five Years or Less.

Undergraduate students can pursue a Isenberg 4+1 program option in one of these areas: accounting, business analytics, or finance. The 4+1 option can also be accelerated and up to 12 graduate credits (4 courses) from a specialized master’s program can be taken while students complete their undergraduate degree, and depending on the program, up to 6 credits (2 courses) may be allowed to double-count for both the undergraduate degree and the graduate degree.

Club Spotlight:

OIM Peer Mentors

The mission of the Operations and Information Management Mentors Program is to create closer connections between OIM students, and in doing so, support the movement towards a more inclusive and diverse atmosphere while cultivating the next generations of mindful and caring leaders.

• Support and guide new OIM students as they navigate through academic and professional decisions
• Cultivate leaders who create a welcoming and inclusive environment for new students
• Provide information to new students regarding resources, events, and activities that are available to them
• Create a safe community space within OIM in which students can make connections with those who share their interests and perspectives

Ambassador Spotlight:

Thamar Pierre-Louis

Hi everyone! My name is Thamar Pierre-Louis and my hometown is Brockton, Massachusetts. I’m a junior majoring in finance. I’m a community council member for the Women of Isenberg club that holds an annual conference every March. I also work as an Isenberg Ambassador at the Undergraduate Programs office. My favorite dining hall is Franklin Dining Commons but I also like to eat at Hampshire Dining Commons because of all its varieties. My favorite study spots are the South College and the third floor of the Isenberg building. I chose Isenberg because I realized it was the best school that would help me reach my career goals. It was also because they have many opportunities such as networking events with companies that I knew I’d like to work for and the ability to take classes from all the BBA majors even though finance was my declared major. I’m happy with the decision I made because the community, resources, and mentorship they provide have made a big difference in how I approach what I want to do with my major and how I navigate my life on campus.

Isenberg Timings:

Isenberg students have access to the three Isenberg buildings Monday thru Friday from 7:00am - 11:00pm and Sunday 12:00pm - 10:30pm. Use this map to find your way around Isenberg.

Need to utilize a computer? Check out Isenberg’s computer lab calendar

Did you know?

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