Online Bachelor of Arts Degree Completion Program

Application Requirements

  • If you are a new student to UMass Boston, you will need to file an undergraduate application form. If you are a current UMass Boston student who is seeking to transfer into the program, you will need to complete an inter-college transfer application form, and apply as an inter-college transfer to this program. These forms can be found at the University’s Advising Center located in the Campus Center, 1st floor. If you are a CPCS student seeking to change your major to Community Studies, you have to complete an application form provided by the program.
  • When submitting your application, provide the following items:
    • Official transcripts from all colleges and schools attended¹
    • Two letters of recommendation
    • A 200–word personal statement² (mailed as an attachment in word file)
    • Resume³ (optional)
    • Application Fee: $40 (in state), $60 (out of state & international)

¹ You are required to submit official copies of transcripts from all colleges and universities listed on your application. Because you have attended college and have more than 24 credits, you do not need to submit high school records.

² For personal statement, we are asking that you submit a brief biographical statement, telling us a little about your background, what you’re currently doing and what you hope to gain from this program.

³ You may include a resume, if you think it would be helpful, but it is not required.

To file online

  • Go to: www.umb.edu/admissions/online.html
  • Select the link for Undergraduate Applicants.
  • Select Community Studies as the major you are seeking. (Note: The college you are applying to is the College of Public and Community Service).
  • Where it asks for your "admit category," please select TRANSFER
  • You should fill out the pages asking for your contact information, biographical and academic history.
  • You will be asked to pay the application fee via credit card.
  • You will receive a confirmation number when the application has been accepted.

To file on "paper"

  • Please download the application form.
  • The college you are applying to is the College of Public and Community Service
  • The major/program is Community Studies (BA).
  • You should fill out the pages asking for your contact information, biographical and academic history.

After filing your application

  • You will receive notice from the Admissions Office that includes a PIN for checking on your application status online.
  • If you are a readmit and/or transfer student from another program at UMass Boston, you are not required to fill out this application. You are required to fill out the inter-college transfer application. (Note: no fees are required).