Research and Engagement, The University supports campus-based research centers and institutes spanning a wide array of disciplines and specialties within and across our campuses. These interdisciplinary research organizations bring faculty and students together from across the university to pursue research, teaching, and service on broad scholarly and social topics. This cultivates a vital and vibrant culture of research…, Prior to opening/reviewing/closing a center or institute:, Contact your campus research office to follow campus procedure on center/institute process. Links are above. Read and follow the process as outlined by the Board of Trustees' Policy on Centers and Institutes. Fill out the Centers and Institutes Approval Form . After your campus has reviewed and approved/disapproved the new/continuing/closed Center or Institute, email the signed form with the…
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An important priority for the University of Massachusetts is to ensure a welcoming environment on all of our campuses for international students, scholars and faculty. With locations throughout the state, and countless online opportunities, the University offers hundreds of undergraduate and graduate degree as well as professional programs and certificates to students from Massachusetts and…
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For general questions or additional information about AASAE, please contact us at: University of Massachusetts President's Office Department of Academic Affairs, Student Affairs & Equity One Beacon Street Boston, MA 02108 academicaffairs@umassp.edu Phone: 617-287-7050
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The Budget Office manages the review and approval processes for capital projects funded from government sources, debt, or operating funds. It serves as a central point of coordination for the Commonwealth, the University’s five campuses, and the Board of Trustees on issues related to the development, coordination, and funding of capital improvement projects. Biennially, the University updates it’…
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An alien is any individual who is not a U.S. citizen or U.S. national. The taxation of aliens by the United States is significantly affected by the residency status of such aliens. Although the immigration laws of the United States refer to aliens as immigrants, nonimmigrants, and undocumented (illegal) aliens, the tax laws of the United States refer only to Nonresident Alien (NRA) and Resident…, Tax Residency Status, If you are an alien (not a U.S. citizen), you are considered a nonresident alien, unless you meet one of two tests for the calendar year (January 1 – December 31). You are admitted to the United States as, or change your status to, a Lawful Permanent Resident under the immigration laws (the Green Card Test ); You pass the Substantial Presence Test (which is a numerical formula which measures…
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The United States has income tax treaties with a number of foreign countries. Under these treaties, residents (not necessarily citizens) of foreign countries are taxed at a reduced rate, or are exempt from the U.S. income taxes on certain items of income they receive from sources within the United States. These reduced rates and exemptions vary among countries and specific items of income. IRS…, US – Russia Tax Treaty Suspension, The United States has provided a “notification of suspension” of the 1992 tax convention with Russia. The suspension will take effect both for taxes withheld at source and in respect of other taxes on August 16, 2024, and will continue until otherwise decided by the two governments. U.S. Department of The Treasury Press Releases IRS Announcement 2024-26, Exemption from Withholding, If a tax treaty between the United States and your country provides an exemption from, or a reduced rate of, withholding for certain items of income, you should notify UMass of your foreign status to claim the benefits of the treaty. Generally, you do this by filing applicable forms with UMass.
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Social Security and Medicare tax, or "FICA" is collected by UMass but administered independently by the U.S. Social Security Administration. Non-student U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and resident aliens are subject to FICA tax on dependent service income (i.e. salary/wages). F-1 or J-1 students and scholars who are nonresidents for tax purposes are not required to pay Social Security…, Note:, Income tax treaties provide some exemptions from U.S. federal income taxes, but do not generally provide exemptions for FICA taxes.
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Social Security Number (SSN), A Social Security Number (SSN) is a nine-digit number assigned by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to an individual for tax and wage reporting purposes. Your SSN is a unique ID and is valid for a lifetime. Social Security Services is free. If you have been previously issued a Social Security Card and are not able to find it, you may apply to get a replacement card. For more information…
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