GSO - Graduate Muslim Student Association

The UMass-Amherst MSA was established as a group in 1983 to help Muslim students practice their faith while studying on campus. MSA brings Muslim students from around the world together to meet, make friendships, and learn about each other’s diverse Islamic cultures to get a broader understanding of the inclusiveness of the Muslim community.

MSA offers important religious, educational, social, and culturally appropriate services to the campus community. The MSA strives to create a welcoming Islamically proper atmosphere that allows students to grow along their spiritual journey while also successfully completing their studies. MSA hosts regular religious and social events such as daily small group prayers, larger Friday congregational prayers, halal food options that meet dietary requirements of Muslims, circles of knowledge, and other support services. The MSA-GSO and MSA-RSO collaborate to present several big events throughout the year including the annual Eid Celebration and Islam Awareness Week.