About the Community
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. 

Contact Information
Should you have any Residential Life related questions, please feel free to contact our Student Services Office at 413-545-2100. The office staff is happy to answer your questions and refer you as needed! The Student Services Office is located in the Whitmore Administration Building, Room 235.

During the academic year, you can also contact your Residence Director. They can provide you with more information about resources, staff there to support you, events, and opportunities to get involved within the community.
Residence Education Staff Directory

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
​​​​​​​Elevator

Suite and Apartment Features
Rooms include cable TV and 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

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