Contact UMass Amherst

For general campus information

UMass Amherst Main Switchboard hours have changed as of September 24 2012. Operators are now available beginning at 8:00 a.m. seven days a week.

Please call the Main Switchboard at 413-545-0111. If on-campus, dial 0. Operators are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. In an emergency, dial 911 (if on campus, 5-3111).

Contact information for an individual student, faculty or staff member

Use People Finder.

Mailing address for a specific building

UMass Amherst does not have one specific postal address; please use individual building addresses.

Web sites for a department or an office

Check Sites A-Z. Answers to many frequently-asked questions are available at these sites.

Computer help, including help with SPIRE and UMail

Contact the OIT Help Desk.

Admissions information

To request a transcript

The Registrar's Office has a page with information.

News media

Contact the Office of News and Information at 413-545-0444. A news editor is always on call. After business hours a recorded message provides contact information.

Still need help?

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