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Program Overview
The Pathways and Multilingual Programs work with students to build foundational college academic skills and provide resources to comprehensively prepare them for college life. We are proud to serve students from various sociocultural and linguistic backgrounds through research-based instructional and advising practices. Our courses and practices are informed by culturally sustaining pedagogies. As such, we prioritize the integration of students’ cultural and linguistic backgrounds as vital assets to the learning environment and as the foundation for building new knowledge. We are home to the English Language, Directions for Student Potential, and Academic Success Advising Programs, as well as the Beacon Opportunity Network.
Beacon Opportunity Network
The Beacon Opportunity Network is a holistic coaching and referral program in the Student Equity, Access, and Success (SEAS) unit at UMass Boston. We support and comprehensively guide students by providing them with high-stakes information, resources, and tools to support their academic and professional success. We advocate for students’ access by enhancing their knowledge of university resources and developing collaborative partnerships across campus. We connect students to opportunities for scholarships, mentorship, skills-based workshops, and other on- and off-campus resources that will assist them with their academic, personal, and career goals.
We welcome any member of the UMass Boston community to complete the referral form linked below if they feel that they or someone else could benefit from the services we provide.
Make a Referral to the Beacon Opportunity Network
Contact Us
Pathways and Multilingual Programs (English Language Program & Directions for Student Potential Program) - Office Hours:
Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
For questions about our programs, application process, application status, or any other inquiry, you can visit us during our office hours, email us, call us, or send your inquiry by filling out our Inquiry Form.
Pathways and Multilingual Programs
English Language and University Preparation Program / Directions for Student Potential Program (DSP)
Location: Campus Center, 1st Floor, Room 1300
Phone: 617.287.5820
Email: ELP@umb.edu or DSP@umb.edu