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Visitors
Center
Prior
to Commencement, the Robsham Memorial Center for Visitors serves as
a source for information concerning Undergraduate Commencement. This
facility will not be open on Commencement weekend (413-545-0306).
Travel
Routes
Traffic
into the greater Amherst area may be heavy as early as 9:00 a.m. on
the day of the ceremony. Delays may be encountered, so please plan accordingly.
CONSTRUCTION
WARNING
Beginning in the spring of 2000, there will be construction on the Coolidge
Bridge, between Northampton and Hadley, MA, off exit 19 of I-91, on
Route 9. You may wish to plan other routes to campus.
To Campus from the South
»
Via I-91
North, Exit 19 in Northampton. From the exit ramp, turn right onto Route
9 and go approximately 4.5 miles to Route 116 North (left turn at the
lights) 1 mile to UMass exit
»
Via
I-91 North, Exit 24 in Deerfield. At the stop sign at the top of the
ramp turn right onto Routes 5 and 10, and immediately turn right again
at the traffic lights onto Route 116 South. Continue 8 miles to the
UMass exit
To Campus
from the North
»
Via
I-91 South, Exit 25 in Deerfield. At the end of the ramp turn left and
follow the road to the intersection. Turn right onto Routes 5 &
10 South. Go 1 mile, then turn left onto Route 116 South. Follow for
8 miles to the UMass exit
»
Via
I-93 South. Follow I-93 to I-495 South. Follow to Route 2 West. Continue
on Route 2 to exit 16 (Belchertown/Amherst). Follow Route 202 for about
15 miles to blinking light at Route 9 and 116 Amherst exit (Pelham).
Turn right and follow for 7 miles to Amherst center. Follow signs to
UMass
To Campus
from the East via Route 2
»
Follow
Route 2 West to exit 16 (Belchertown/Amherst). Follow Route 202 for
about 15 miles to blinking light at Route 9 and 116 Amherst exit (Pelham).
Turn right and follow for 7 miles to Amherst center. Follow signs to
UMass
To Campus
from the West via Route 2
»
Via
Route 2 east/I-91 south. Follow Route 2 east to Greenfield/I-91 exit.
Follow I-91 south to
exit 25 in Deerfield. At the end of the ramp turn left and follow
the road to the intersection. Turn right onto Routes 5 & 10 South.
Go 1 mile, then turn left onto Route 116 South. Follow for 8 miles to
the UMass exit
To Campus
from the East or West
via I-90 (Mass. Turnpike)
»
Exit
8 (Palmer/Ware) Follow Route 32 South to Palmer, take Route 20 West
to Route 181 North into Belchertown, and then Route 9 West to Amherst.
Follow signs to UMass
»
Exit
7 (Ludlow) Follow Route 21 North to U.S. 202 North to Route 9 West to
Amherst center. Follow signs to UMass
»
Exit
5 (Chicopee) Follow Route 33 North to Route 116 North to Amherst center.
Turn left at the light into Route 9 West. Follow signs to UMass
»
Exit
4 (W. Springfield) I-91 North to exit 19 to Route 9 East to Amherst
(see I-91 North above) (see contruction warning above)
Parking
and Shuttle Services
Upon arrival,
University police and security officers will direct vehicles to designated
parking lots. Free shuttle buses (with frequent departures) will run
from these lots to and from the Stadium. Please note parking lot
numbers!
Public
Facilities
Public
telephones, restrooms, and first aid services will be available at the
Stadium.
Disability
Services
Sign language
or oral interpreters are available upon request. Call no later than
April 28 (413) 545-0892 V/TTY.
Wheelchair
seating is located on the west side of the Stadium, accessible via the
ramp at the southwest corner. Individuals with documented disabilities
who need handicapped-accessible parking spaces adjacent to the Stadium
must call (413) 545-0892 for an application. Completed applications
must be submitted no later than April 14. A limited amount of space
is available.
Lift-equipped
van and shuttle bus information and/or reservations for service from
campus parking lots to the Stadium can be requested by calling (413)
545-2086 V/TTY.
The Office of Disability Services will make every effort to accommodate
those with disability needs. For information please call (413) 545-0892
V/TTY or write c/o 231 Whitmore Administration Building.
Food
Services
The
Campus Center Coffee Shop will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Coffee,
soft drinks, bottled water, muffins, and pastries will be available
at the stadium prior to Commencement. Film, one-time-use cameras, UMass
logo hats, banners, and sweatshirts will also be available for purchase.
Following
Commencement, there will be a Food Court adjacent to the Stadium. Grinders,
grilled quarter pound burgers, hot franks, salad wraps, fruit cups,
and vegetarian burgers.as well as gourmet desserts, coffee, and other
beverages may be purchased.
This popular event will offer graduates and their guests a chance to
celebrate graduation while waiting out the traffic! Further information
will be in the Collegian in the Spring or call Food Services at (413)
545-2472 or check this Web site: http://www.aux.umass.edu/diningservices/.
In addition, the University Club on campus will be serving from 12 Noon
to 4 p.m. (MasterCard and VISA accepted). Please call (413) 545-2551
to make reservations as soon as possible but no later than May 17. Reservations
elsewhere in the community should also be made as soon as possible.
Lodging
Many area motels, hotels, and B & B's are already booked for Commencement
weekend. To accommodate those who cannot obtain reservations in other
facilities, or who wish alternate space, rooms will be available in
selected residence halls for parents and other guests of the University
on Saturday, May 20.
Applications and further information may be obtained from University
Conference Services, 918 Campus Center, (413) 545-2591. Students must
come to the UCS office to pick up an application. Applications will
not be mailed. Space will be guaranteed if the form is returned with
full payment by April 28.
The cost will be $52 for a double occupancy room and $42 for a single.
A linen packet will be provided consisting of two sheets, one towel,
pillow, pillowcase, and blanket.
Residence halls are not air conditioned. There are no private bathrooms,
and pets are not allowed.
ALCOHOL
UNIVERSITY
REGULATIONS PROHIBIT THE USE OF ALCOHOL AT THE STADIUM. THIS POLICY
WILL BE ENFORCED AND COOPERATION IS APPRECIATED.
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