Move-In Traffic [1]
Move-In Traffic
Traffic/Parking Lot Impacts on EAST [2] side
Traffic/Parking Lot Impacts on WEST [3] side
Heavy Traffic on Campus Aug. 26-30 as Students Move In [4]
Information for Faculty, Staff, and Campus Neighbors
The start of the new academic year is almost here! Students will be moving in between the dates of August 26 and September 2, with the highest volume Move-In dates being August 28-30. Expect heavy traffic and delays around campus as well as the Amherst/Hadley area during the Move-In period
Please practice pedestrian safety as you travel around campus and use pedestrian walkways and crosswalks when available. Please note starting August 28 traffic will be impacted in the following areas.
West Check In at Stadium
- Families are directed to use the UMass exit on Route 116 to enter Stadium Drive. Please avoid using this campus entrance, it will be heavily congested and there will be delays.
- Families exiting the Southwest residential area will come through Lot 71 on the west side of Whitmore.
- Fearing Street will be one way traveling eastbound from University Drive.
- University Drive will be closed in both directions starting at Amity Street to Massachusetts Avenue. This section will be available for move-in traffic ONLY.
East Check In at Lot 44
- Eastman Lane will be closed to through traffic.
- Families are directed to enter the East Check In location using North Residential Drive between Furcolo Building and Lot 43. Expect heavy traffic and possible delays if you enter campus using N. Pleasant Street.
Be advised that students and families will be using nearby parking lots while unpacking during this time period. Permit holders of closed parking lots will be emailed by Parking Services with details.
Closed and Impacted parking lots
Closed Parking Lots
Permit holders will be contacted by Parking Services.
- Lot 11 Closure Letter [5]
- Lot 44 Closure Letter [6]
- Lot 46 (Gorman/Wheeler) Closure Letter [7]
- Lot 46 (Brett) Closure Letter [8]
- Lot 47 Closure Letter [9]
- Lot 49 (Chadbourne and Greenough) Closure Letter [10]
- Lot 49 (Van Meter) Closure Letter [11]
- Lot 50 Closure Letter [12]
- Lot 54 Closure Letter [13]
- Lot 63 Closure Letter [14]
Impacted Parking Lots
- Lot 24 Impact Parking Letter [15]
- Lot 43 Impact Parking Letter [16]
- Lot 64 Impact Parking Letter [17]
- Lot 66 Impact Parking Letter [18]
- Lot 71 Impact Parking Letter [19]
Contact
For questions related to Fall Move-In, contact
Residential Services
Phone: 413-577-7777
Email: residentialservices@umass.edu
Open Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
For questions related to your on campus housing assignment, contact
Residential Life Assignment Office
Phone: 413-545-2100
Email: living@umass.du
Open Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.