Hi students and parents of the incoming UMass Class of 2020!!! My name is Brock Parent and I am a Program Coordinator with UMass Summer Programs! I want to share some information about an exciting new summer program called Jump!, which is a FOUR-WEEK, TRANSITIONAL SUMMER PROGRAM FOR INCOMING STUDENTS where students get a head start on their credits, and navigating their campus and social life. Jump! 2016 will be our second year of the program, and will run from June 26-July 23! This is a great resource for students!!! While students are here, they WILL ATTEND NSO and have additional support from staff beforehand, and get the opportunity to become accustomed to life on campus before the school year starts - go to the dining halls, take classes, explore the local area, find a group of friends, and so much more. Our 2015 students had a terrific experience in the program and are all now exceptional UMass students, some of whom we are exciting to bring on as staff for Summer 2016!!! For student testimonials, costs, and more information about this wonderful opportunity check out our website, http://www.umass.edu/summer/jump! I am also a sophomore at UMass Amherst myself, and would be more than happy to talk to any parents/students directly about the program. Send me an e-mail at bmparent@umass.edu!!!
Feel free to post any questions below and I hope to be in contact with many of you soon!!!