Van Meter Hall [1]
Welcome to Van Meter Hall
As part of the cluster with Butterfield Hall [2], Van Meter 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
Van Meter Ground Floor [3]
Van Meter 1 [4]
Van Meter 2, 3 [5]
Van Meter 4 [6]
Van Meter 5 [7]
Van Meter 6 [8]
Mailing Address
Van Meter Hall
180 Clark Hill Road
Amherst, MA 01003-9223
For more information about mail, check the Residential Service Desk [9].
Residential Service Desk
Brett Service Desk
(413) 545-7597
bret-rsd@sacl.umass.edu [10]
Features
Hall Features
- Co-ed residence located in Central
- RFYE Hall
- Four all-male corridors, two all-female corridors, and co-ed floors
- Large community lounge with TV
- Kitchen
- Classroom
- Recreation room with pool and table tennis equipment
- Dance Studio
- Large multi-purpose room used for performances,
- presentations and studying
- Two laundry facilities
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Vending machines
Room Features
- Single, bunkable, or loftable beds (80" long x 36" wide)
- Desks and chairs
- Wardrobe / closets
- Bookcases
- Recycling bins
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Wastebaskets
Special Housing
Residential First-Year Experience
Van Meter Hall is a part of the Residential First-Year Experience [11] (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.
History
Learn more about the history of Van Meter Hall [12].
Contact Information
For any Residential Life-related questions, contact the Residential Life Assignments Office at (413) 545-2100 or visit Whitmore Administration Building, Room 235. During the academic year, you can also contact your Residence Director [13] who can provide more information about resources, support, events, and opportunities to get involved within the community.
Halls Listed Alphabetically [14]
Residence Halls Home [15]