Application
General Information
Summer Session dates are available below. Students interested in living in the Amherst area over the summer are also encouraged to research off-campus options as well.
Eligibility: Summer housing is available to the following groups of residents who are at least 16 Years of age*:
- Summer Classes: Students enrolled in UMass Amherst Summer Session classes.
- Summer Campus Job: UMass Amherst students employed on campus that requires them to be on-site. Applicants must document employment and be enrolled for Fall 2026.
Location: Summer Session assignments will be private and shared rooms located in CHCRC. There are a limited number of private rooms available for both Summer Sessions. If there is not a private room available, then Residential Life Staff will reach out to the student to discuss other options.
Summer residents are expected to conduct themselves according to University policies as outlined in the Code of Student Conduct. All summer residents must have a valid UMass Amherst ID Card (UCard). The UCard is used as the key to the main entrance of the residence hall. All residents are expected to carry their UCards. When campus staff ask residents for identification, the UCard must be presented. To preserve Residence Hall Security, the UCard must never be loaned to anyone.
*Students under 18 are required to submit a Parent/Guardian Consent Form. Please contact @email to request that this form is sent to you.
Summer Housing Costs
Summer Session I Only: May 18 – June 30, 2026 by 4:00 p.m.
Classes begin on Monday, May 18, 2026. Room keys are available at the CHCRC Service Desk. Summer Session I concludes June 30 and check out is required by 4:00 p.m. No Summer Session I resident will be allowed to remain after 4:00 p.m. on June 30 unless they have also applied for Summer Session II housing as well.
- Shared Room (traditional or suite): $1,892
- Private Room (traditional or suite): $2,494
- Apartment Shared Room: $2,064
- Apartment Private Room: $2,752
Summer Session II Only: July 5 – August 30, 2026 by 4:00 p.m.
Classes begin on Monday, July 6, 2026. Room keys are available at the CHCRC Service Desk. Summer Session II concludes August 14. Students who do not hold a fall 2026 housing assignment are required to check out by 4:00 p.m. on August 14 and will receive a prorated credit to their Summer housing fee. Students who hold a fall 2026 housing assignment will remain in their space until August 30, when they will transition directly into their fall assignment. Students who transition into their fall assignment will see a $60 Group Rate Early Arrival Fee added to their fall bill as well.
- Shared Room (traditional or suite): $2,156
- Private Room (traditional or suite): $2,842
- Apartment Shared Room: $2,352
- Apartment Private Room: $3,136
Summer Sessions I & II: May 18 – August 30, 2026 by 4:00 p.m.
Classes begin on Monday, May 18, 2026. Room keys are available at the CHCRC Service Desk. Summer Session II concludes on Friday, August 14 and check out is required by 4:00 p.m. Students who do not hold a fall 2026 housing assignment are required to check out by 4:00 p.m. on August 14. Students who check out on August 14 will receive a prorated credit for the unused days. Students who hold a fall 2026 housing assignment will remain in their space until August 30, when they will transition directly into their fall assignment. Students who transition into their fall assignment will see a $60 Group Rate Early Arrival Fee added to their fall bill as well.
- Shared Room (traditional or suite): $4,268
- Private Room (traditional or suite): $5,626
- Apartment Shared Room: $4,656
- Apartment Private Room: $6,208
Payment Expectations
- Post-Assignment Billing: Any student who submits an application for Summer Session Housing and receives an assignment will automatically be billed to their Summer bursar account.
- Cancellation Fee: Students should only apply for summer housing once they are sure they intend to live on-campus. Students who apply for summer housing and cancel their application by May 8 are not subject to a cancellation fee. Students who cancel their summer assignment on or after May 9 will be subject to a $100 cancellation fee and the weekly Housing Fee Refund schedule based on the date you check out of your summer assignment. For more information, please contact Residential Life Assignments.
- Summer Meal Plan: Students are eligible to secure a summer meal plan. Learn more about UMass Dining Service's Summer Meal Plan.
- Summer Parking Permit: Students who own a vehicle can secure a summer permit for their vehicle. Please contact Parking Services directly for availability.