Photo: Memorial Hall
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Pocket Profile 2002


Residential Life

The campus is divided into five residential areas, each with a distinctive atmosphere and its own recreational and social centers, student government area offices, cultural centers, craft shops, snack shops, and fitness facilities within easy reach. Freshmen and sophomores, with a few exceptions, are required to live on campus in one of the 41 residence halls. In recent years, on-campus housing has become increasingly popular as juniors and seniors take advantage of Internet connections from their rooms. Fraternity and sorority houses, offering a variety of room arrangements, social and cultural activities, and their own meal plans, are located close to campus.

The University provides limited housing on campus for graduate students in the Prince/ Crampton House graduate complex and also owns and operates several apartment complexes adjacent to campus with priority given to families with dependent children. There are also handicapped-accessible apartments for disabled individuals.

The Commuter Services and Housing Resource Center helps many students find off-campus rooms or apartments.

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