Floor Plans
Explore CHCRC floor plans (requires UMass login).
Residential Area
The Commonwealth Honors College Residential Community currently features:
- First Year Halls: Oak and Sycamore.
- Multi-Year Halls: Birch, Elm, Linden, and Maple.
- Residential Academic Programs (RAPs): View the RAP website for an updated list of programs in First-Year halls.
- Other Features:
- Honors Advising Center
- Commonwealth College Dean’s office and staff offices
- Faculty offices
- Nine classrooms
- Roots Café
- Faculty in Residence
- Near cultural centers in Goodell Hall:
- Josephine White Eagle Cultural Center (JWECC) for Native American-interest students.
- Latin American Cultural Center (LACC) for Latinx-interest students.
- Malcolm X Cultural Center (MXCC) for African and African-American-interest students.
- Yuri Kochiyama Cultural Center (YKCC) for Asian and Asian-American-interest students.
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Residential Halls
Welcome to Birch Hall
As part of the cluster with Maple Hall, Birch Hall is a Multi-Year Hall located in Commonwealth Honors College Residential Community, our newest residence area. Multi-year communities are designed to provide sophomores, juniors and seniors with enriching experiences, autonomy and self-discovery, continued learning and connections with a diverse group of UMass Amherst students.
Mailing Address
Birch Hall
153 Commonwealth Avenue
Amherst, MA 01003-9253
For more information about mail, check the Residential Service Desk.
Residential Service Desk
Commonwealth Honors College Service Desk
(413) 545-7599
@email
Features
Hall Features
- Multi-Year residence hall
- Suite and Apartment-style living options
- Faculty in Residence
- Co-ed residence located in Commonwealth Honors College Residential Community
- Community lounge
- Air Conditioned
- Laundry facility
- Elevator
Suite and Apartment Features
- Rooms include wireless internet access
- Single, bunkable, or loftable beds (80" long x 36" wide)
- Desks and chairs
- Wardrobe / closets
- Bookcases
- Recycling bins
- Wastebaskets
- Sofa
- Two club chairs
- Coffee table
- End table
Apartment Only Features
- Stove
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Kitchen table with four chairs
Special Housing
Multi-year Community
The multi-year community is designed to provide sophomores, juniors, and seniors with enriching experiences, autonomy and self-discovery, continued learning, and connections with a diverse group of UMass Amherst students.
History
Learn more about the history of Birch Hall.
Welcome to Elm Hall
As part of the cluster with Linden Hall, Elm Hall is a Multi-Year Hall located in Commonwealth Honors College Residential Community, our newest residence area. Multi-year communities are designed to provide sophomores, juniors and seniors with enriching experiences, autonomy and self-discovery, continued learning and connections with a diverse group of UMass Amherst students.
Mailing Address
Elm Hall
145 Commonwealth Avenue
Amherst, MA 01003-9253
For more information about mail, check the Residential Service Desk.
Residential Service Desk
CHCRC Service Desk
(413) 545-7599
Contact your RSD
Features
Hall Features
- Multi-Year residence hall
- Suite and Apartment-style living options
- Co-ed residence located in Commonwealth Honors College Residential Community
- Classrooms
- Art Gallery
- Community lounge
- Laundry Facility
- Air Conditioned
- Elevator
Suite and Apartment Features
- Single, bunkable, or loftable beds (80" long x 36" wide)
- Desks and chairs
- Wardrobe / closets
- Bookcases
- Recycling bins
- Wastebaskets
- Sofa
- Two club chairs
- Coffee table
- End table
Room Features
- Stove
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Kitchen table with four chairs
Special Housing
Multi-year Community
The multi-year community is designed to provide sophomores, juniors, and seniors with enriching experiences, autonomy and self-discovery, continued learning, and connections with a diverse group of UMass Amherst students.
History
Learn more about the history of Elm Hall.
Welcome to Linden Hall
As part of the cluster with Elm Hall, Linden Hall is a Multi-Year Hall located in Commonwealth Honors College Residential Community, our newest residence area. Multi-year communities are designed to provide sophomores, juniors and seniors with enriching experiences, autonomy and self-discovery, continued learning and connections with a diverse group of UMass Amherst students.
Mailing Address
Linden Hall
141 Commonwealth Avenue
Amherst, MA 01003-9253
For more information about mail, check the Residential Service Desk.
Residential Service Desk
CHCRC Service Desk
(413) 545-7599
Contact Your RSD
Features
Hall Features
- Multi-Year residence hall
- Suite and Apartment-style living options
- Faculty in Residence
- Coed residence located in Commonwealth Honors College Residential Community
- Community lounge
- Air Conditioned
- Laundry Facility
- Bicycle Storage
- Elevator
Suite and Apartment Features
- Single, bunkable, or loftable beds (80" long x 36" wide)
- Desks and chairs
- Wardrobe / closets
- Bookcases
- Recycling bins
- Wastebaskets
- Sofa
- Two club chairs
- Coffee table
- End table
Room Features
- Stove
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Kitchen table with four chairs
Special Housing
Multi-year Community
The multi-year community is designed to provide sophomores, juniors, and seniors with enriching experiences, autonomy and self-discovery, continued learning, and connections with a diverse group of UMass Amherst students.
History
Learn more about the history of Liden Hall.
Welcome to Maple Hall
As part of the cluster with Birch Hall, Maple Hall is a Multi-Year Hall located in Commonwealth Honors College Residential Community, our newest residence area. Multi-year communities are designed to provide sophomores, juniors and seniors with enriching experiences, autonomy and self-discovery, continued learning and connections with a diverse group of UMass Amherst students.
Mailing Address
Maple Hall
151 Commonwealth Avenue
Amherst, MA 01003-9253
For more information about mail, check the Residential Service Desk.
Residential Service Desk
CHCRC Service Desk
(413) 545-7599
Contact Your RSD
Features
Hall Features
- Multi-Year residence hall
- Suite and Apartment-style living options
- Co-ed residence located in Commonwealth Honors College Residential Community
- Community lounge
- Recreation area with pool table
- Bicycle Storage
- Air Conditioned
- Laundry Facilities
- Elevator
Suite and Apartment Features
- Single, bunkable, or loftable beds (80" long x 36" wide)
- Desks and chairs
- Wardrobe / closets
- Bookcases
- Recycling bins
- Wastebaskets
- Sofa
- Two club chairs
- Coffee table
- End table
Room Features
- Stove
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Kitchen table with four chairs
Special Housing
Multi-year Community
The multi-year community is designed to provide sophomores, juniors, and seniors with enriching experiences, autonomy and self-discovery, continued learning, and connections with a diverse group of UMass Amherst students.
History
Learn more about the history of Maple Hall.
Welcome to Oak Hall
Oak Hall is a part of the Residential First-Year Experience (RFYE). RFYE halls are designed as living-learning communities where first-year students can engage with their peers around common interests and pursuits. First-year halls offer intentional staffing and support to assist students in their transition to the University.
Mailing Address
Oak Hall
143 Commonwealth Avenue
Amherst, MA 01003-9253
For more information about mail, check the Residential Service Desk.
Residential Service Desk
CHCRC Service Desk
(413) 545-7599
Contact Your RSD
Features
Hall Features
- First-Year residence hall
- Co-ed residence located in Commonwealth Honors College Residential Community
- Gender-Inclusive bathroom with shower
- Lounges on all floors
- Community Lounge
- Laundry Facility
- Kitchen
- Air Conditioned
- Vending Machines
- Elevator
Room Features
- Single, bunkable, or loftable beds (80" long x 36" wide)
- Desks and chairs
- Wardrobe / closets
- Bookcases
- Recycling bins
- Wastebaskets
Special Housing
Residential First-Year Experience (RFYE)
RFYE halls are designed as living-learning communities where first-year students can engage with their peers around common interests and pursuits. First-year halls offer intentional staffing and support to assist students in their transition to the University. Learn more about Residential Academic Programs (RAPs) available in your residence hall.
History
Learn more about the history of Oak Hall.
Welcome to Sycamore Hall
Sycamore Hall is a part of the Residential First-Year Experience (RFYE). RFYE halls are designed as living-learning communities where first-year students can engage with their peers around common interests and pursuits. First-year halls offer intentional staffing and support to assist students in their transition to the University.
Mailing Address
Sycamore Hall
159 Commonwealth Avenue
Amherst, MA 01003-9253
For more information about mail, check the Residential Service Desk.
Residential Service Desk
CHCRC Service Desk
(413) 545-7599
Contact Your RSD
Features
Hall Features
- First-Year residence hall
- Co-ed residence located in Commonwealth Honors College Residential Community
- Gender-Inclusive bathroom with shower
- Lounges on all floors
- Community lounge
- Laundry facility
- Air Conditioned
- Kitchen
- Vending Machines
- Elevator
Room Features
- Single, bunkable, or loftable beds (80" long x 36" wide)
- Desks and chairs
- Wardrobe / closets
- Bookcases
- Recycling bins
- Wastebaskets
Special Housing
Residential First-Year Experience (RFYE)
RFYE halls are designed as living-learning communities where first-year students can engage with their peers around common interests and pursuits. First-year halls offer intentional staffing and support to assist students in their transition to the University. Learn more about Residential Academic Programs (RAPs) available in your residence hall.
History
Learn more about the history of Sycamore Hall.
Contact Information
For any Residential Life-related questions, contact the Residential Life Assignments Office.
During the academic year, you can also contact your Residence Director who can provide more information about resources, support, events, and opportunities to get involved within the community.