University Without Walls Information Session
The UMass Amherst University Without Walls is a bachelor's degree completion program in which students design their own degree using background and interests that reflect their creative and interdisciplinary connections. UWW allows you to integrate previous academic credit and earn UMass credit for life, training, and work experiences.
Directions & Parking
From the East: (Boston area) via the Massachusetts Turnpike. (I-90) west to Exit 4 (I-91, W. Springfield). I-91 North to Exit 19 (Route 9, Northampton). Bear right (east) on Route 9 and go just over 4 miles to North Maple St. Turn left on North Maple and go about 1/2 mile to Venture Way. (Look for a sign marked "UMass Business Park.") Turn right on Venture Way and take the first right into the parking area for 100 Venture Way where the sign reads "Mass Venture Center."
From the South: Take I-91 north to Exit 19 (Route 9, Northampton). Bear right (east) on Route 9 and go just over 4 miles to North Maple St. Turn left on North Maple and go about 1/2 mile to Venture Way. (Look for a sign marked "UMass Business Park.") Turn right on Venture Way and take the first right into the parking area for 100 Venture Way.
From the West: Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) east to Exit 4 (I-90, West Springfield) I-91 North on I-91 to Exit 19 (Route 9-Northampton). Bear right (east) on Route 9 and go just over 4 miles to North Maple St. Turn left on North Maple and go about 1/2 mile to Venture Way. (Look for a sign marked "UMass Business Park.") Turn right on Venture Way and take the first right into the parking area for 100 Venture Way where the sign reads "Mass Venture Center."
From the North: Take I-91 South to Exit 20 (Northampton). At the end of the ramp go south on Route 5/10 to the first traffic light at Damon Road. Turn left on Damon Road and go under I-91, continuing 1 mile to the first traffic light at Bridge Street (Route 9). Turn left (east) on Route 9 and go just over 4 miles to North Maple St. The Hampshire and Mountain Farms malls will be on your right. Turn left on North Maple and go about 1/2 mile to Venture Way. (Look for a sign marked "UMass Business Park.") Turn right on Venture Way and take the first right into the parking area for 100 Venture Way where the sign reads "Mass Venture Center."
Free Parking