Off Campus Student Life hosts over 50 events each year, both in our student lounge in Bartlett 105 and out in the local community. Whether you're a commuter student, renting for the first time, returning as a renter, or just interested in learning more about the process, we have something for you. Examples of popular events include:
- Neighborhood resource fairs (September)
- Housing fair (October and March)
- Roommate mixers (late fall and throughout the spring)
- Commuter student celebrations (beginning and end of semesters)
- Off campus meetups (during university break periods)
- Renting 101 sessions (online in the fall and spring)
- Moving off campus workshops (fall and spring)
- Ask the Attorney (twice a month)
Our events are timed to assist you with your housing search and get adjusted to life outside residence halls. We will keep this page updated throughout the year, so check back each month and see what's new!
Fall 2025
Wednesday 9/3, 12:30pm-2pm, Bartlett 105: Student Lounge Open House
- Stop by and check out the best place on campus to study! Enjoy some pizza, meet fellow students, and learn about the ways we can support current and future off campus students! View event on Campus Pulse
Wednesday 9/10, 5:00pm-6:30pm, Phillips Street: Fearing Neighborhood Resource Fair
- If you live south of campus near Fearing Street, this event is for you! Come meet your neighbors, enjoy some food, and get the school year off to a great start! If you live in the area and have questions or want to get involved, contact Joe Maspo at [email protected].
Thursday 9/11, 10:00am-12:00pm, Student Union Atrium: In Person Good Neighbor Registration
- Get your weekend gathering registered on the spot! Good Neighbor Registration is an easy way to keep your neighbors happy and help avoid noise fines, and the form and introductory meeting can be completed online. To give you even more flexibility, we are holding walk-in registration meetings in person in the SU by the entrance to the Campus Center during this time. Stop by and register your gathering in minutes!
Thursday 9/11, 1:00pm-2:00pm, online via Zoom: Ask the Attorney (virtual)
- Have questions about living off campus? Would you like to meet an Attorney from Student Legal Services Office? This is a great opportunity to ask any questions you have at the start of the school year if you need a lease review or any other legal help. Join the Zoom
Friday 9/12, 12:30pm-2:00pm, Bartlett 105: Crush The Commute
- Calling all commuters! Come meet fellow commuter students, enjoy some pizza on us, play some games, and pick up a commuter student care pack with some great giveaways. View event on Campus Pulse
Wednesday 9/17, 5:00pm-6:30pm, Valley Lane: Farview Neighborhood Resource Fair
- If you live north of campus near Farview Way, this event is for you! Come meet your neighbors, enjoy some food, and get the school year off to a great start! If you live in the area and have questions or want to get involved, contact Joe Maspo at [email protected].
Thursday 9/18, 5:00pm-9:00pm, Downtown Amherst: Amherst Block Party
- Off Campus Student Life will be tabling at the annual Amherst Block Party. North Pleasant St is shut down for the evening and food and entertainment fill the road! Stop by our table for fun giveaways.
Friday 9/19, 1:00pm-3:00pm, UMass Downtown (108 N Pleasant St): Downtown Drop-in Hours
- UMass Downtown is a great spot to pick up some UMass Amherst gear, host a meeting, or see what's going on in the new event space. Off Campus Student Life will be holding drop in hours to answer any questions you have about moving or living off campus.
Wednesday 9/24, 10:00am-12:00pm, Student Union North Lawn: In Person Good Neighbor Registration @ USafe
- Get your weekend gathering registered on the spot! Good Neighbor Registration is an easy way to keep your neighbors happy and help avoid noise fines, and the form and introductory meeting can be completed online. To give you even more flexibility, we are holding walk-in registration meetings at our table during the USafe event. Stop by and register your gathering in minutes!
Thursday 9/25, 1:00pm-2:00pm, Bartlett 105: Ask the Attorney (in person)
- Have questions about living off campus? Would you like to meet an Attorney from Student Legal Services Office? This is a great opportunity to ask any questions you have at the start of the school year if you need a lease review or any other legal help.
Wednesday 10/1, 1:00pm-3:00pm, Bartlett 103: Drop in SNAP Assistance
- If you live off campus and are having a difficult time accessing enough food to meet your needs, you may qualify for the state's SNAP program. Come speak with an enrollment specialist from the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts and get signed up in as little as 10 minutes.
Thursday 10/9, 1:00pm-2:00pm, online via Zoom: Ask the Attorney (virtual)
- Have questions about living off campus? Would you like to meet an Attorney from Student Legal Services Office? This is a great opportunity to ask any questions you have at the start of the school year if you need a lease review or any other legal help. Join the Zoom
Friday 10/17, 3:00pm-5:00pm, Campus Center Auditorium: Fall Housing Fair
- If you're thinking about living off campus next year, you don't want to miss this event. Get started in your housing search and come speak to local property managers, ask our staff any questions you have, and learn about all your housing options for next year! Part of Family Weekend, this is the housing event to attend. Campus partners including Residential Life will be present!
Saturday 10/18, Time TBD, Location TBD: Renting Your First Place Informational Session
- Join UMass Off Campus Student Life and the Student Legal Services Office for this introduction on renting your first apartment. Learn about leasing, your rights as a renter, and get your questions answered!
Thursday 10/23, 1:00pm-2:00pm, Bartlett 105: Ask the Attorney (in person)
- Have questions about living off campus? Would you like to meet an Attorney from Student Legal Services Office? This is a great opportunity to ask any questions you have at the start of the school year if you need a lease review or any other legal help.
Friday 10/24, 2:00pm-4:00pm, UMass Downtown (108 N Pleasant St): Downtown Drop-in Hours
- UMass Downtown is a great spot to pick up some UMass Amherst gear, host a meeting, or see what's going on in the new event space. Off Campus Student Life will be holding drop in hours to answer any questions you have about moving or living off campus.
Tuesday, 11/4, 1:00–3:00pm, Off Campus Student Center, Bartlett 105: Roommate Mixer
- Join us in the Off Campus Student Center for a roommate mixer! Connect with other students who want to move off campus and are looking for a roommate. Enjoy some pizza on us and get to know each other! RSVP HERE
Thursday 11/6, 1:00–3:00pm, Off Campus Student Center, Bartlett 105: Renting 101
- Moving off campus? Signing a lease? Join us for practical tops and learn about your rights as a tenant and helpful housing resources!
Friday 11/14, 1:00–3:00pm, Off Campus Student Center, Bartlett 105: Board Games and Childhood Snacks
- RESCHEDULED Come play board games and eat yummy snacks while you take a break from studying! Get the weekend started right, meet some new friends or bring people you know.
Monday 11/17, 5:00–6:30pm, Off Campus Student Center, Bartlett 105: Sublet Mixer
- Join us in the Off Campus Student Center for a sublet mixer! Are you looking for a spring sublet or looking for someone to fill your spring sublet? Come join us for pizza and see if you can find a match! RSVP HERE!
Thursday 11/20, 1:00–2:00pm, Off Campus Student Life, Bartlett 103: Ask the Attorney
- Have questions about living off campus? Would you like to meet an Attorney from Student Legal Services Office? This is a great opportunity to ask any questions you have at the start of the school year if you need a lease review or any other legal help.
Friday 11/21, 1:00–3:00pm, Off Campus Student Center, Bartlett 105: Board Games and Childhood Snacks
- Come play board games and eat yummy snacks while you take a break from studying! Get the weekend started right, meet some new friends or bring people you know.
Friday 11/21, 1:00–3:00pm, UMass Downtown (108 N Pleasant St): Downtown Drop-in Hours CANCELLED
- UMass Downtown is a great spot to pick up some UMass Amherst gear, host a meeting, or see what's going on in the new event space. Off Campus Student Life will be holding drop in hours to answer any questions you have about moving or living off campus.
Monday 11/24, 11am-12pm, ZOOM: Moving Off Campus Info Session
- An educational webinar with the basic information you need to know when thinking about moving off campus and how to find housing
Wednesday 12/3, 1:00pm-3:00pm, Bartlett 103: Drop in SNAP Assistance
- If you live off campus and are having a difficult time accessing enough food to meet your needs, you may qualify for the state's SNAP program. Come speak with an enrollment specialist from the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts and get signed up in as little as 10 minutes.
Thursday 12/4, online via Zoom: Ask the Attorney (virtual)
- Have questions about living off campus? Would you like to meet an Attorney from Student Legal Services Office? This is a great opportunity to ask any questions you have at the start of the school year if you need a lease review or any other legal help. Join the Zoom
Friday 12/5, 1-230pm, Off Campus Student Center, Bartlett Hall 105: Roommate Mixer
- Join us in the Off Campus Student Center for a roommate mixer! Connect with other students who want to move off campus and are looking for a roommate. Enjoy some pizza on us and get to know each other! RSVP Here
Tuesday 12/9, 10am-11am, Off Campus Student Center, Bartlett Hall 105: Commuter Appreciation Breakfast
- Join us for bagels and cream cheese and a visit from Auggie the Amherst Police Department's comfort dog!
Thursday12/11, 12pm-1pm, ZOOM: Moving Off Campus Info Session
- An educational webinar with the basic information you need to know when thinking about moving off campus and how to find housing REGISTER HERE
Spring 2026
Check back soon to see what's new!
Wednesday 2/4, 1:00pm-3:00pm, Bartlett 103: Drop in SNAP Assistance
If you live off campus and are having a difficult time accessing enough food to meet your needs, you may qualify for the state's SNAP program. Come speak with an enrollment specialist from the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts and get signed up in as little as 10 minutes.
Thursday 2/5, 1:00pm-2:00pm, online via Zoom: Ask the Attorney (virtual)
Have questions about living off campus? Would you like to meet an Attorney from Student Legal Services Office? This is a great opportunity to ask any questions you have at the start of the school year if you need a lease review or any other legal help. Join the Zoom
Thursday 2/19, 1:00pm-2:00pm, Bartlett 103: Ask the Attorney
- Have questions about living off campus? Would you like to meet an Attorney from Student Legal Services Office? This is a great opportunity to ask any questions you have at the start of the school year if you need a lease review or any other legal help.
Wednesday 3/4, 1:00pm-3:00pm, Bartlett 103: Drop in SNAP Assistance
If you live off campus and are having a difficult time accessing enough food to meet your needs, you may qualify for the state's SNAP program. Come speak with an enrollment specialist from the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts and get signed up in as little as 10 minutes.
Thursday 3/5, 1:00pm-2:00pm, online via Zoom: Ask the Attorney (virtual)
- Have questions about living off campus? Would you like to meet an Attorney from Student Legal Services Office? This is a great opportunity to ask any questions you have at the start of the school year if you need a lease review or any other legal help. Join the Zoom
Friday 03/06, 2:00pm-4:00pm, UMass Downtown (108 N Pleasant St): Downtown Drop-in Hours
UMass Downtown is a great spot to pick up some UMass Amherst gear, host a meeting, or see what's going on in the new event space. Off Campus Student Life will be holding drop in hours to answer any questions you have about moving or living off campus.
Wednesday 03/11, 1pm-3:00pm, Student Union Ballroom: Spring Housing Fair
If you're thinking about living off campus next year, you don't want to miss this event. Get started in your housing search and come speak to local property managers, ask our staff any questions you have, and learn about all your housing options for next year! Campus partners including Residential Life will be present!
Thursday 03/26, 1:00pm-3:00pm, Bartlett 105: Renting 102 Know Your Rights
Join us for practical tips and learn about your rights as a tenant, including claims based on bad conditions and how to get your security deposit back at the end of your tenancy
Tuesday 03/31, 5-6:30pm, Off Campus Student Center, Bartlett 105: Roommate Mixer
Join us in the Off Campus Student Center for a roommate mixer! Connect with other students who want to move off campus and are looking for a roommate. Enjoy some pizza on us and get to know each other!
Wednesday 4/1, 1:00pm-3:00pm, Bartlett 103: Drop in SNAP Assistance
If you live off campus and are having a difficult time accessing enough food to meet your needs, you may qualify for the state's SNAP program. Come speak with an enrollment specialist from the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts and get signed up in as little as 10 minutes.
Friday 4/03, 2:00pm-4:00pm, UMass Downtown (108 N Pleasant St): Downtown Drop-in Hours
UMass Downtown is a great spot to pick up some UMass Amherst gear, host a meeting, or see what's going on in the new event space. Off Campus Student Life will be holding drop in hours to answer any questions you have about moving or living off campus.
Thursday 4/09, 1:00pm-2:00pm, online via Zoom: Ask the Attorney (virtual)
- Have questions about living off campus? Would you like to meet an Attorney from Student Legal Services Office? This is a great opportunity to ask any questions you have at the start of the school year if you need a lease review or any other legal help. Join the Zoom
Thursday 4/23, 1:00pm-2:00pm, Bartlett 103: Ask the Attorney at the Off Campus Student Center (with Pizza!)
- Have questions about living off campus? Would you like to meet an Attorney from Student Legal Services Office? This is a great opportunity to ask any questions you have at the start of the school year if you need a lease review or any other legal help.
Monday, 4/27, 4:00pm-5:00pm, Bartlett 105: Summer Sublet Mixer (with Pizza!)
- Are you looking to live off-campus this summer and need a place, or are you currently living off-campus and are looking for someone to take over your lease for the summer? This event is for you! Join us for free pizza and the chance to find a good match! RSVP HERE!
Thursday, 4/30, 12:00pm-1:00pm, zoom webinar: Off Campus Housing Crash Course
- Looking for housing for next year and not sure how to get started? Come to this informational webinar to learn the basics. Time for Q & A at the end. Register here
Friday 05/01, 2:00pm-3:00pm, UMass Downtown (108 N Pleasant St): Downtown Drop-in Hours
UMass Downtown is a great spot to pick up some UMass Amherst gear, host a meeting, or see what's going on in the new event space. Off Campus Student Life will be holding drop in hours to answer any questions you have about moving or living off campus.
Wednesday 5/6, 1:00pm-3:00pm, Bartlett 103: Drop in SNAP Assistance
If you live off campus and are having a difficult time accessing enough food to meet your needs, you may qualify for the state's SNAP program. Come speak with an enrollment specialist from the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts and get signed up in as little as 10 minutes.
Tuesday, 5/12, 1:00pm-3:00pm, Bartlett 105: Puppy Time!
Put a PAWS on your studies to get some puppy love from Amherst PD's Auggie the Doggie & Boonefield Labrador puppies!
Tuesday 5/12, 4:00pm-5:30pm, Bartlett 105: Summer Kickoff (with Pizza!)
Are you staying around town this summer? Come kick off the summer with us! We'll have free pizza, games, good vibes, and new friends! RSVP HERE!