What Guests Need to Know:
Lodging

On Campus

The Campus Center hotel has vacancies for Commencement weekend. To make reservations contact 413-549-6000.

A limited number of rooms (including a very few for guests with disabilities) will be available in campus residence halls for the nights of Friday, May 22, and Saturday, May 23. Rooms are $75 for double occupancy and $65 for a single. Lodging in specific residence halls cannot be guaranteed. Residence halls are not air-conditioned. No private bathrooms and no toiletries are provided. Pets are not allowed. A linen packet (two sheets, a pillowcase, and two towels) will be provided as well as a pillow and blanket. Applications may be obtained and submitted using the secure web site, by picking up an application at Conference Services (Room 918 in the Campus Center), by calling 413-545-2591, or by faxing 413-545-0050. Call University Conference Services at 413-545-2591 for further information. Applications must be returned with full payment by Friday, May 8, 2009. There will be no late or on-site registrations.

Recreational Vehicle Parking

RV parking is available upon request at no charge, but the University does not have hookups for electricity, water, or waste disposal. Call the Commencement Office at 413-577-1101 for more information. Also, see our list of Local campgrounds with RV facilities.

Off Campus

A list of area lodging places, including bed-and-breakfasts and area campgrounds, can be found at www.umass.edu/commencement/2009/lodging.html. Guests should bear in mind that local lodging is often booked far in advance for Commencement weekend.

 

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