CAS STAR Center

The College of Arts and Sciences Student Transition and Achievement Resource Center (CAS STAR Center) provides advising for College of Arts and Sciences students. In addition, STAR Center Professional and Faculty advisors are the primary advisors for all Arts and Sciences Undeclared (ASU), ASU Pre-Engineering, and ASU-Pre Sciences students. 

Professional academic advisors, peer mentors, and faculty advisors from most Arts & Sciences majors and minors can help you plan your academic career thoughtfully and thoroughly.

Students can reach out to the STAR Center for questions on the CAS College Distribution Requirements, including the Fall 2024 update (please read about the requirements here).

Explore majors and minors

Visit the CAS STAR Center for advice when you're:

• Considering which major or minor to choose
• Contemplating a double major
• Transitioning to a new major

Undergraduate Degree Maps

The UMassD CAS Degree Maps are a guide for students to earn their undergraduate degree. The Degree Maps show one way that students can earn a degree in the major in four years. Students should meet with their academic and faculty advisor every semester to ensure they are on track for timely graduation and for meeting all their academic goals. The Degree Maps do not supersede any university requirements for graduation nor do these documents supersede the official catalog of the university. Please note these are subject to change. Please note Degree Maps with the Fall 2024 College Distribution Requirements will be added shortly.

Graduate students should consult with their respective programs on degree planning. 

Degree Maps by Major pre-Fall 2024 (opens as a PDF)

• Arts & Sciences Undeclared (ASU) (PDF)
• Biology, BS (PDF)
• Biology, BS – Marine Biology concentration (PDF)
• Biology, BS – Conservation concentration (PDF)
• Biology, BS -  Cell and Molecular concentration (PDF)
• Biology, BS -  Ecology and Evolution concentration (PDF)
• Chemistry, BS 
• Chemistry – Biochemistry concentration 
• Communication, BA (PDF)
• Crime & Justice Studies, BA (PDF)
• Economics, BA (PDF)
• Economics, BS (PDF)
• English, BA (PDF)
• English, BA – Creative and Professional Writing concentration (PDF)
• English, BA – Literature and Criticism concentration (PDF)
• Health & Society, BA (PDF)
• Health & Society, BS (PDF)
• Healthcare Administration, BS (PDF)
• History, BA (PDF)
• Liberal Arts, BA (PDF)
• Mathematics, BA (PDF)
• Mathematics, BS (PDF)
• Mathematics, BS – Applied Statistics concentration (PDF)
• Mathematics, BS – Applied and Computational concentration (PDF)
• Philosophy, BA (including Pre-Law) (PDF)
• Political Science, BA (including International Politics and Pre-Law) (PDF)
• Public Administration, BA (PDF)
• Public Administration, BS (PDF)
• Sociology & Anthropology, BA 
• Women’s & Gender Studies, BA (PDF)

Important Notes 

• Students should meet regularly with their academic and faculty advisors to review the plan, there may be flexibility when a student chooses to take a class
• Students should review the College (denoted on the degree maps as "CAS" or "CAS Soc/Hm" for example) and University Studies (denoted on the degree maps as "US 1B" or similar) requirements.  
• Student should review the official university catalog for requirements 
• Courses listed in each semester does not guarantee that they will be offered in that semester, students should consult the official schedule of classes for class availability

Enrich your academic experience

CAS STAR Center advisors can point you in right direction for information about:

• the Honors College
• internships and experiential learning
• research
• study abroad

Focus on Academic Opportunities

• Check out a helpful academic and advising timeline
• Research your academic choices of majors and minors
• Interested in pursuing graduate level degrees related to Health? Consider a pre-med/pre-health advising track
• Interested in pursuing a law degree? Consider a pre-law advising track
• Use your Career Center resources to help you understand the connection between majors and minors, and careers
• Ready to declare a major or minor? Visit the Office of the Registrar's student forms page where you can download an undergraduate major minor change form

Become a peer mentor

Arts and Sciences students: are you interested in advising fellow students at the STAR Center? You will develop your interpersonal skills while helping other students identify options and opportunities. Stop by LARTS 222 to learn more about this rewarding experience!