2024-2025 Events

Tuesday 12/3, 9am-10:30am, Cape Cod Lounge (Student Union): Commuter Student Breakfast

  • Calling all commuter students! Commuting in every day is no easy task, so join us in celebrating your hard work and the end of the semester with a free breakfast buffet featuring scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, fruit Danishes, pancakes, and a selection of hot and cold drinks from UMass Dining! Invitations to RSVP have been sent out via email. We hope to see you there.

 

Tuesday 12/3, 3pm-5pm, Cape Cod Lounge (Student Union): Cookies and Cocoa with Team Positive Presence

  • End the semester on a high note with this festive event from Team Positive Presence. Come decorate a holiday cookie, make yourself a cup of hot chocolate from our hot chocolate bar, and take part in seasonal craft making! Open to all students.

 

Wednesday 12/4, 1pm-3pm, Bartlett 103: Drop-In SNAP Help

  • If you live off campus and are having a difficult time accessing enough food to meet your needs, you may qualify for the state's SNAP program. Come speak with an enrollment specialist from the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts and get signed up in as little as 10 minutes. This is the last drop in help event before the winter break.

 

Friday 12/6, 4:30pm-6pm, Bartlett 105 and downtown Amherst: Merry Maple Meetup

  • Join us in celebrating this annual Amherst tradition! Off Campus Student Life is organizing an informal meet up for any off campus students interested in attending the lighting of the Merry Maple. We'll be meeting outside the off campus student lounge (Bartlett 105) at 4:30 and taking a leisurely walk downtown (a little over a mile), pointing out some interesting things in town along the way. If you prefer to meet up with us downtown directly instead, you can find us on the Amherst Common near the traffic light around 5pm. The tree lighting takes place at 5pm and the marching band will perform at 5:30.

 

Tuesday 11/5, 12pm-2pm, Bartlett 105: Election Destressor: Slime Making with Team Positive Presence

  • Come unwind from the election with this slime making session hosted by Team Positice Presence. Join them in our student lounge from 12pm-2pm.

 

Wednesday 11/6, 1pm-3pm, Bartlett 103: Drop-In SNAP Help

  • If you live off campus and are having a difficult time accessing enough food to meet your needs, you may qualify for the state's SNAP program. Come speak with an enrollment specialist from the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts and get signed up in as little as 10 minutes.

 

Thursday 11/7, 1pm-2pm, Bartlett 105: Ask the Attorney

  • Have questions about living off campus? Would you like to meet an Attorney from Student Legal Services Office? This is a great opportunity to ask any questions if you need a lease review or any other legal help.

 

Monday 11/18, 5:00pm-6:30pm, Bartlett 105: Roommate Mixer

  • Whether you have a place for next fall already, or are looking for someone that has one, this is a great, casual opportunity to meet potential roommates and learn more about the local housing market and resources Off Campus Student Life provides. Pizza will be provided! Your RSVP is encouraged to help us plan, but not required to attend. This mixer is NOT for students looking to sublet for the spring semester.

 

Wednesday 11/20, 12:00pm-1:30pm, Bartlett 105: Living Off Campus Renting 101 with Student Legal Services

  • Are you thinking about moving off campus? Join us for practical advice to avoid common mistakes. Pizza will be provided.

 

Thursday 11/21, 5:00pm-6:30pm, Bartlett 105: Spring Sublet Roommate Mixer

  • Do you currently live off campus and want to sublet your lease or swap leases? Are you an on-campus student looking to move off campus for the spring 2025 semester? If so, this event is for you! Your RSVP is encouraged to help us plan, but not required to attend. This mixer is NOT for students looking to sign a lease for the 2025-2026 school year.

     

    Wednesday 10/2, 1pm-3pm, Bartlett 103: Drop-In SNAP Help

    • If you live off campus and are having a difficult time accessing enough food to meet your needs, you may qualify for the state's SNAP program. Come speak with an enrollment specialist from the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts and get signed up in as little as 10 minutes.

     

    Tuesday 10/8, 3pm-5pm, Fieldstone Apartments: Off Campus Housing Workshop

    • Are you thinking about living off campus next year but aren't sure where to start? This event is for you! Review sample leasing documents and questions to ask when looking for an apartment, then put those skills to the test with a mock viewing of a real apartment. This workshop is designed to get you prepared to search with confidence. Space is extremely limited and you must sign up in advance. Click here for more information.

     

    Thursday 10/10, 1pm-2pm, online: Ask the Attorney (via Zoom) 

    • Have questions about living off campus? Would you like to meet an Attorney from Student Legal Services Office? This is a great opportunity to ask any questions you have at the start of the school year if you need a lease review or any other legal help. Drop in during the time slot using this link.

     

    Thursday 10/17, 6pm-7:30pm, Stonewall Center, Crampton Hall: What LGBTQIA+ Students Need to Know About Living Off-Campus

    • Join us and the Stonewall Center for a discussion about living off-campus and et your questions answered. Pizza will be provided!

     

    Thursday 10/24, 1pm-2pm, online: Ask the Attorney (via Zoom) 

    • Have questions about living off campus? Would you like to meet an Attorney from Student Legal Services Office? This is a great opportunity to ask any questions you have at the start of the school year if you need a lease review or any other legal help. Drop in during the time slot using this link.

     

    Thursday 10/24, 3pm-5pm, Bartlett 105: Pumpkin Decorating with Team Positive Presence

    • Get into the fall spirit with TPP! Stop by the Off Campus Student Center to decorate a festive fall pumpkin and get your spooky on.

     

    Friday 10/25, 3pm-6pm, Campus Center Auditorium: Off Campus Housing Fair

    • If you're thinking about living off campus next year, you don't want to miss this event. Get started in your housing search and come speak to local property managers, ask our staff any questions you have, and learn about all your housing options for next year! Part of Family Weekend, this is the  housing event to attend.

     

    Saturday 10/26, 10am-11am, Student Union Cape Cod Lounge: Renting Your First Place Informational Session

    • Join UMass Off Campus Student Life and the Student Legal Services Office for this introduction on renting your first apartment. Learn about leasing, your rights as a renter, and get your questions answered!

     

    Monday 10/28, 5pm-6:30pm, Bartlett 105: Safer Partying Session

    • Going out for Halloween? This event is for you! Learn about safety while drinking, get trained to use Narcan, review tips to stay safe while out, and grab some useful free giveaways. This event will be fun, interactive, and co-hosted with UMass Substance Misuse Prevention! Let us know you're coming by RSVPing here.

     

    Wednesday 9/4, 12:30pm-2pm, Bartlett 105: Student Lounge Open House

    • Stop by and check out the best place on campus to study! Enjoy some pizza, meet fellow students, and learn about the ways we can support current and future off campus students! View event on Campus Pulse

     

    Wednesday 9/4, 1pm-3pm, Bartlett 103: Drop-In SNAP Help

    • If you live off campus and are having a difficult time accessing enough food to meet your needs, you may qualify for the state's SNAP program. Come speak with an enrollment specialist from the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts and get signed up in as little as 10 minutes.

     

    Tuesday 9/10, 12:30pm-2:00pm, Bartlett 105: Crush The Commute

    • Calling all commuters! Come meet fellow commuter students, enjoy some pizza on us, play some games, and pick up a commuter student care pack with some great giveaways. View event on Campus Pulse

     

    Wednesday 9/11, 5:00pm-6:30pm, Phillips Street: Fearing Neighborhood Resource Fair

    • If you live south of campus near Fearing Street, this event is for you! Come meet your neighbors, enjoy some food, and get the school year off to a great start! If you live in the area and have questions or want to get involved, contact Joe Maspo at jmaspo@umass.edu.

     

    Thursday 9/12, 1pm-2pm, Bartlett 105: Ask the Attorney (in person) 

    • Have questions about living off campus? Would you like to meet an Attorney from Student Legal Services Office? This is a great opportunity to ask any questions you have at the start of the school year if you need a lease review or any other legal help.

     

    Friday 9/13, 12:00pm-1:00pm, Webinar: Navigating Living Off Campus

    • New to living off campus? Register to attend a webinar highlighting off campus resources and tips for having a successful year! Register for the session here

     

    Wednesday 9/18, 5:00pm-6:30pm, Valley Lane: Farview Neighborhood Resource Fair

    • If you live north of campus near Farview Way, this event is for you! Come meet your neighbors, enjoy some food, and get the school year off to a great start! If you live in the area and have questions or want to get involved, contact Joe Maspo at jmaspo@umass.edu.

     

    Tuesday 9/24, 5:00pm-6:30pm, St Brigid's Church parking lot: North Prospect Neighborhood Resource Fair

    • If you live downtown near North Prospect St, this event is for you! Come meet your neighbors, enjoy some food, and get the school year off to a great start! If you live in the area and have questions or want to get involved, contact Joe Maspo at jmaspo@umass.edu.

     

    Thursday 9/26, 1pm-2pm, Bartlett 105: Ask the Attorney (in person) 

    • Have questions about living off campus? Would you like to meet an Attorney from Student Legal Services Office? This is a great opportunity to ask any questions you have at the start of the school year if you need a lease review or any other legal help.