HOUSING

Annoucement: The GSS is pleased to announce the creation of a new housing committee. Please contact the GSS executive officer if you are interested in being a member of this committee.

It is hard and getting harder to find affordable housing and for many years UMass has done nothing new to address the housing needs of graduate students both on and off campus. For example, when the University closed University Apartments it failed to offer a replacement and with the higher than expected enrolment of undergraduate students this year Housing failed to consult with graduate students prior to its decision to displace a number of graduate students living in Prince/Crampton. GSS advocates both directly and through membership on a number of university bodies for more attention to graduate housing.

Housing and Dining Services

• Commuter Services and Housing Resource Center
• On campus housing
• Dining Services
• Local Restaurants and maps

Opportunities to get involved
University Governance Bodies


Residential Appeals Board
Hears and acts on student grievances arising under the Housing Contract when the student alleges that the University has failed to meet its obligations and/or the student appeals a university determination that s/he has violated the contract.

If you are interested in being involved in this body please contact gss-exec@resgs.umass.edu