Travel & lodging

Visitors Center
Prior to Commencement, the Robsham Memorial Center for Visitors serves as a source for information concerning Undergraduate Commencement. The Robsham Memorial Center for Visitors will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 27, 2001 (413-545-0306).

Traffic Advisory
The scheduled reconstruction of the Coolidge Bridge (at the junction of route 9 and interstate 91) has been postponed to accommodate Commencement traffic. Tune your radio to 91.1 FM for traffic updates.

For those who have lunch/dinner reservations at a downtown-Amherst eatery, be advised the Boltwood parking lot is closed for construction of a new parking garage. Parking may be limited elsewhere in town.

Travel Routes
Traffic into the greater Amherst area may be heavy as early as 8:30 a.m. on the day of the ceremony. Delays may be encountered, so please plan accordingly.

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)

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.

Lodging
Many area bed and breakfasts, motels, and hotels are already booked for commencement weekend. A limited number of rooms will be available in selected university residence halls for parents and other guests for Saturday, May 26.

Rooms are $52 for a double occupancy and $42 for a single. A linen packet (two sheets and a towel, pillow, pillowcase, and blanket) will be provided. Residence halls are not air-conditioned. There are no private bathrooms, and pets are not allowed.

To reserve a room, application forms and further information may be obtained from University Conference Services (UCS) at 918 Campus Center, UMass, Amherst, MA 01003, telephone (413) 545-2591, FAX 413-545-0050 , or visit our Web site at www.aux.umass.edu/conferenceservices/ . Students may pick up an application form at the UCS office. Space will be guaranteed if the form is returned with full payment by May 4.

Area Hotels
The following is a listing of local hotels. We recommend that you call ahead to make reservations as soon as possible since hotel rooms in the Pioneer Valley are in high demand during the academic year.

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