Floor Plans
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Residential Area
Orchard Hill Residential Area currently features:
- First-Year Halls: Dickinson and Webster.
- Multi-Year Hall: Grayson and Field.
- Residential Academic Programs (RAPs) are affiliated with some first-year learning communities. Get the complete list of programs and locations for Residential Academic Programs.
- Other Area Features
- Sweets n' More in Field Hall.
- Close proximity to Morrill Science Center, University Health Services, Franklin Dining Commons, Worcester Dining Commons and more.
Residential Halls
Welcome to Dickinson House
Dickinson House 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.
Note: There is an administrative/academic building on campus, Dickinson Hall, located at 155 Hicks Way (in front of the Recreation Center). There is a classroom in this building that have the code "DKSN". Check your academic schedule for the correct classroom location.
Floor Plans
Dickinson 2
Dickinson 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Mailing Address
Dickinson Hall
151 Orchard Hill Drive
Amherst, MA 01003-9222
For more information about mail, check the Residential Service Desk.
Residential Service Desk
Dickinson Service Desk
(413) 545-7598
Contact Your RSD
Features
Hall Features
- Co-ed residence located in Orchard Hill
- RFYE Hall
- Classroom (code is "EMLY")
- Kitchen
- Recreation room with pool table and TV
- Laundry facilities
- Vending machines
- Elevator
Room Features
- Single, bunkable beds, or loftable beds (80" long x 36" wide)
- Desks and chairs
- Wardrobe / closets
- 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 Dickinson House.
Welcome to Field Hall
As part of the cluster with Grayson Hall, Field Hall is a multi-year community. 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. Field is the home of Sweets 'N More, which offers light meals and snacks for a small fee.
Floor Plans
Mailing Address
Field Hall
171 Orchard Hill Drive
Amherst, MA 01003-9225
For more information about mail, check the Residential Service Desk.
Residential Service Desk
Dickinson Service Desk
(413) 545-7598
Contact Your RSD
Features
Hall Features
- Co-ed residence located in Orchard Hill
- All rooms are doubles
- Lounges on all floors
- Kitchens on three floors
- Recreation room with pool table and TV
- Field Snack bar - a student run business featuring light meals and snacks
- Laundry facilities
- Vending machines
- Orchard Hill Area Student Government office
- Elevator
Room Features
- Single, bunkable beds, or loftable beds (80" long x 36" wide)
- Desks and chairs
- Wardrobe / closets
- Bookcases
- Recycling bins
- Wastebaskets
Special Housing
Multi-year Community
Field is a multi-year community. 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.
Student Business
Field is the home of Sweets 'N More, a student-run business which offers light meals and snacks for a small fee.
History
Learn more about the history of Field Hall.
Welcome to Grayson Hall
As part of the cluster with Field Hall, Grayson is a multi-year community. 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.
Floor Plans
Grayson 2
Grayson 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Mailing Address
Grayson Hall
161 Orchard Hill Drive
Amherst, MA 01003-9221
For more information about mail, check the Residential Service Desk.
Residential Service Desk
Dickinson Service Desk
(413) 545-7598
Contact Your RSD
Features
Hall Features
- Co-ed residence located in Orchard Hill
- All rooms are doubles
- Study lounges on most floors
- Large lounge on first floor
- Kitchen
- TV room
- Laundry facilities
- Vending machines
- Elevator
Room Features
- Single, bunkable beds, or loftable beds (80" long x 36" wide)
- Desks and chairs
- Wardrobe / closets
- Bookcases
- Recycling bins
- Wastebaskets
Special Housing
Multi-year Community
Grayson is a multi-year community. 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.
Break Housing
Grayson is a Break Housing residence hall. This means students who live here do not have to leave during Thanksgiving, Wintersession, and Spring breaks.
History
Learn more about the history of Grayson Hall.
Welcome to Webster Hall
Webster 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.
Floor Plans
Webster 2
Webster 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Mailing Address
Webster Hall
141 Orchard Hill Drive
Amherst, MA 01003-9204
For more information about mail, check the Residential Service Desk.
Residential Service Desk
Dickinson Service Desk
(413) 545-7598
Contact Your RSD
Features
Hall Features
- Coed residence located in Orchard Hill
- Gender-Inclusive bathroom with shower
- Gender-Inclusive Housing (allows students to have a roommate of any gender) * 2022-2023 academic year
- RYFE Hall
- Kitchens on three floors
- Recreation room with TV and ping pong, pool and foosball
- Laundry facilities
- Vending Machines
- Classroom equipped with a projector screen
- Elevator
Room Features
- Single, bunkable beds, or loftable beds (80" long x 36" wide)
- Desks and chairs
- Wardrobe / closets
- 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 Webster 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.