UMass Amherst Commonwealth Honors College

08/31/2026

starting another move-in week for the memory books, see you soon CHC 🌻

08/28/2026

📚 Need Help with Your Thesis? ✨ Connect with our Peer Advisors for tips, strategies, and guidance to help you succeed! Check them out at the link: https://www.umass.edu/honors/advising/meet-advisor/meet-your-chc-peer-advisors

08/27/2026

🎓 With classes starting in just a few days, we're diving into Leila's powerful reflections on her Honors 391 Discovery Seminar: "This is America: Race and Racism in American Popular Music" 🎵 Swipe to read Leila's full thoughts + check out her complete article at the link: https://www.umass.edu/honors/news/391ah-spotlight-race-and-racism-popular-music

Graphics: Piper Bo

08/25/2026

With just 2 weeks left until classes start, here are Anda's must-know tips for an unforgettable first year! 🎓 Document everything, explore beyond campus, and say yes to adventures. ✨ For more college transition wisdom, check out our transition guide at this link: https://www.umass.edu/honors/chc-transition-college

08/21/2026

Lyrique's been savoring her favorite Ghanaian dishes all summer! 🇬🇭 As the semester begins, we are celebrating the beautiful diversity of our community and invite you to join upcoming cultural events at CHC. Check our events page at the link: https://www.umass.edu/honors/events 🎉✨

08/19/2026

Wondering just how chic life in Honors can be? ✨ Check out our Transition to College page to see what’s waiting for you: https://www.umass.edu/honors/chc-transition-college

08/17/2026

Meet Juliana, an Honors marketing major! She shared how being an Honors student transformed her college experience by creating an intimate community within a large campus. As a peer advisor and thesis researcher, she discovered that independent research and real academic opportunities are available to every major! Check out more stories like Juliana’s at the link: https://www.umass.edu/honors/chc-transition-college

Video produced by Mikey Hadley
Videos by the CHC Communications Team and Sam Sarfaty-Jackson

08/14/2026

Dorm packing got you stressed? 😰 Not anymore! Martina's Commonwealth Honors College dorm essentials guide has everything you need. Follow the link for the full list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1L49qq0ZB39JLYY09L91o_ygyq6vuBkiG0xgf3GadVCQ/edit?usp=sharing

08/12/2026

08/11/2026

Move-in is only just a few short weeks away! 🎉 Wondering what dorm life is like? Want the inside scoop on student experiences? Or looking for the best pizza and hiking spots in Western Mass? We've got you covered! 👀✨Explore our Transition to College guide and get the answers you need: https://www.umass.edu/honors/chc-transition-college