Multicultural Academic and Support Services (MASS)

The Office of Multicultural Academic and Support Services provides comprehensive academic support, cultural enrichment, consultation, and referral services that promote the recruitment, admission, retention, and graduation of multicultural and First Generation College Students. MASS offers personalized advising and support; monitors academic progress; sponsors a six-week summer program, Seizing Opportunities for Achievement and Retention (SOAR); and designs and coordinates cultural and social activities to assist students in realizing their academic, career and personal goals. MASS serves as the focal point of operations in addressing the specific needs, issues and concerns that confront multicultural and First Generation College Students at UCF.