UMass Amherst Campus Planning develops innovative GIS mapping systems that help us to showcase the history of our campus. The maps and walking tours provided below help us to communicate with the public and are provide as resources for campus users. We also provide web services for in-house staff, including a 3D campus buildings model and online applications for managing campus parking lots, banners, academic collections, and the arboretum. We are interested in sharing our campuses with the public and offering unique tours for visitors to explore.
You can find printable maps in the Map Gallery drop down menu below in both small and large formats.
You can find maps of accessibility features of buildings, academic collections, and the ten-year (2011 - 2021) construction and renovation journey of the campus in the Interactive Maps & Self-Guided Walking Tours drop down menu below. We also have a collection of self-guided walking tours to explore the green buildings, brutalist buildings, and historic elements of campus found there as well.
If you need access to a specific map or have any questions about GIS services, please contact Niels La Cour at nplacour@cp.umass.edu.

Campus Accessibility Map
The Campus Interactive Accessibility Map is helpful in navigating the built environment. It includes information on access levels, accessible restrooms, elevators, entrances/door types, and accessible parking spaces.
The Campus Accessibility Map [PDF]is also available for download.
The accessibility data on these maps is current as of August 2022 and represents the best information available. However, there is no guarantee of accuracy or completeness implied.
Contact
If you find incorrect or unclear data, please contact Niels la Cour at @email.

Campus Collections Map
Campus Collections Map
A university campus is a community of people, ideas, values, and tangible assets. Over the years, we have acquired objects that document our campus history and regional cultural heritage through donations and research. Recognizing the value of art, natural, cultural, and historical artifacts, our collections include priceless documents and artifacts, rare biological and mineral specimens, and an impressive body of contemporary art and film.
These resources are a treasure trove of visually arresting materials that support research, make substantial contributions to our teaching and outreach missions, and ensure compliance with state and federal statutes. Together with the DuBois Libraries collections, the Campus Collections Map transforms the campus into a virtual museum that makes it a destination of choice for students, parents, and alumni, and supports ongoing relationships with the public.
The Campus Collections Map was developed by Campus Planning in collaboration with the Campus Collections Committee.

A Decade of Renewal
A Decade of Renewal
A Decade of Renewal is the story of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ significant investment in its flagship university to create a special place as a leader in the next generation of American higher education. Over ten years (2011 - 2021), many new buildings were constructed and old facilities renovated, all with a focus on efficiency, sustainability, aesthetic value, and academic excellence. The story is told using an innovative web application with pictures, a map and storyboard to pull it all together into an impressive tale of an institution building on a solid foundation and creating extraordinary momentum for the future.

Access the story map and either follow the storyboard along the bottom chronologically or explore the story through the map by picking the project flags to get to the pictures and narrative for each.
In his Faculty Senate address of January 29, 2015, Chancellor Subbaswamy noted that UMass Amherst was ranked 30th among national public universities by U.S. News and World Report. He said, “Over the past ten years, UMass Amherst has moved up farther and faster than any other leading public University,” clearly a campus on the move. He also mentioned that over that period, UMass ranked 4th nationally in improvement in admissions selectivity and 10th in graduation rate improvement. It is no coincidence that the renewal of campus facilities and the construction of well-designed, state-of-the-art buildings have led to successive years of attracting students with ever-higher GPA’s and test scores. It is often said that students make up their minds about attending a college within the first 30 seconds of stepping onto campus. That’s why “building campus, not just buildings” was one of the Guiding Principles of the Campus Master Plan adopted in 2012.

Green Buildings Self-Guided Walking Tour
Green Buildings Self-Guided Walking Tour
Use the interactive GIS map alongside the Green Buildings Self-Guided Walking Tour Brochure as resources for a self-guided tour of campus green buildings. Within the app, select a building to view its description and additional information, including the project website, photos, LEED scorecards, and links to related media coverage.
You may also view the LEED certification activity campuswide, verified by third-party organization USGBC/GBIG.
Access the interactive GIS map by clicking the link below.

UMass Amherst Brutalist Walking Tour
UMass Amherst Brutalist Walking Tour
Visit the UMass Amherst Brutalist Buildings with this self-guided walking tour. As you tour the campus, use this UMass Brut Story Map to read a short building description including the architect, contractor, and engineer. The GIS map linked at the end of this section showcases campus Brutalist Buildings.
For current events and more information related to our Brutalist Buildings visit our Brut Webpage and our UMass Amherst + Dartmouth collaborative UMass Brut Webpage.
Access the StoryMap by clicking the link below.

Historic Campus Self-Guided Walking Tour
Historic Campus Self-Guided Walking Tour
This interactive StoryMap will walk you through UMass Amherst's unique origin as Massachusetts Agricultural College. Leading with a mission of sustainability and innovation, UMass keeps the vision of "Mass Aggie" alive to this day.
At the bottom of the StoryMap, you'll reach an interactive self-guided walking tour which will take you on a journey through the university's physical historic campus. Here you'll learn the stories of some of the campus' most treasured buildings and landmarks.
Access the StoryMap by clicking the link below.

Campus Tributes Map
Grounds & Events services manages the UMass Waugh Arboretum which includes the campus tributes. UMass Amherst has more than 500 tributes spread across campus. The aim of this collection of benches, gardens, trees, and sculptures is to celebrate life, retirement, friendship and professional achievements. The earliest tribute for the campus was the Stockbridge House known as the University Club, in 1728, and one of the most recent being a single oak tree in celebration of the Class of 2018. These tributes include unique artistic creations from artists that help to keep remembrance alive on campus.