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Directions, Maps and Parking

Getting here

The UMass Amherst website has a great section on campus maps and directions that will give you everything you need. You will also find links to information on planes, trains, and buses (in case you plan to let someone else do the driving or flying).

Parking

June and July

Students If you come by car, you may park in Lot 44. Please be sure to get a parking pass for Lot 44 when you arrive.

Parents and Families of Freshmen Please park in Lot 44 when dropping students off. If you are staying for the parent orientation, you may stay in Lot 44 for Day One. However, on Day Two parents must park in the Campus Center Garage. Information on printing a parent parking pass for the two day program will be emailed to registered participants approximately one week prior to each session.

Parents of Transfer Students Please park in Lot 44 while dropping your students off. However, if you are staying for parent orientation, you must park in the Campus Center Garage. Passes for the parking garage will be provided to registered participants at check-in.


Area Lodging

To see a list of places to stay when visiting UMass Amherst, go to the Area Lodging section on the Visitor's Center website.