Lodging

Hotel UMass 

On-Campus Accommodations
Rooms at Hotel UMass are being reserved from 7/29 - 8/1 for all participants by the organizers, at a rate of $190/night for those who are not sharing a room and $95 per night for those who are sharing a room.

Seated in the center of the picturesque UMass Amherst, Hotel UMass blends a tranquil countryside escape with the bustling energy of campus life, making it your ideal destination when staying in the area or attending programs in the UMass Amherst Campus Center. During your stay, you will have access to UMass's distinctive cultural atmosphere and celebrated dining program, all the while remaining only minutes away from historic downtown Amherst. The breathtaking views from your guestroom alone will allow you to appreciate the natural beauty of scenic New England and discover the magic of the Pioneer Valley.

Hotel Parking
Upon arrival, we suggest you park on the 2nd level of the Campus Center Parking Garage and visit the Hotel Front Desk located on the 3rd floor of the Campus Center to register your vehicle. While you should register your vehicle upon arrival, please do not try to check-in at the hotel until after 3:00pm.

Travel to Campus
Visitors can get to UMass Amherst by driving directly or taking a bus to campus.
Otherwise, Visitors can get to UMass Amherst by taking a:
- Train to Northampton (~20 minutes from campus)
- Train to Springfield (~40 minutes from campus)
- Plane to Hartford Bradley Airport (~1 hour from campus)
- Plane to Boston Logan Airport (~2 hours from campus)

and then taking a car or bus the rest of the way to campus. The conference organizers will work to coordinate group transit from Hartford Bradley Airport and Boston Logan airport.

In general, we recommend taking the train if possible and recommend Hartford Bradley over Boston Logan if possible.

More detailed information is provided here: https://www.umass.edu/transportation/alternative-transportation/regional-transportation 

Parking
Parking is available in the Campus Center Parking Garage at a discounted rate for seminar attendees. For GPS purposes, the garage is located at 91 Campus Center Way, Amherst, MA, 01003. Click here to obtain directions from your location.

Campus Center Way is off of Commonwealth Avenue, across the street from the Mullins Center. After turning onto Campus Center Way stay to the left to go up the hill. You will see the garage entrance on your right. We recommend following the Hotel UMass/Campus Center signs down to park on Level 2, where there is a marked entrance into the Campus Center. Alternatively, you can park on any level and use the Northeast or Southeast Stairwells to gain access to outdoor campus paths that lead down to the Campus Center. The garage clearance is 7' 2". You will enter on Level 3 and exit on Level 4. If you have a vehicle larger than the 7'2" clearance, or have any questions, please contact us at registration@umass.edu for additional assistance.

An email with a parking discount code will be provided to registered attendees prior to the event. Once you enter the garage, your license plate will be recorded. After parking, please head to one of the garage's pay stations to enter in your license plate number and the number of hours you plan to stay. Choose "Yes" to enter your discounted parking coupon code and then insert your credit card to pay. You may also enter your cell phone number to get a reminder text to extend your time if needed. Please note you will have 20 minutes to enter your name and license plate number into the parking system after entering the garage.

Driving to Campus

FROM THE SOUTH, VIA I-91 NORTH

Take Exit 25 in Northampton: From the exit ramp, stay in the right lane to take the first rotary exit, turning right onto Route 9. Travel approximately 4.5 miles to Route 116 North. Turn left onto 116 and go one mile to the UMass exit. Stay to the right as you exit to merge onto Massachusetts Avenue. Stay in the left lane and take a left at the second intersection onto Commonwealth Avenue (the first set of lights is only a blinking yellow light, take a left at the next set of lights). Stay in the right lane and continue on Commonwealth Avenue until you reach a set of traffic lights. At these lights turn onto Campus Center Way. Stay to the left and travel up the hill - you will see the garage entrance on your right.

FROM THE NORTH, VIA I-91 SOUTH

Take Exit 36 in Deerfield: At the stop sign at the top of the ramp, turn right (north) onto Routes U.S. 5/10/116, and immediately turn right again at the traffic lights onto Route 116 South. Follow Route 116 South for eight miles to the UMass exit. Turn left at the stop sign onto Massachusetts Avenue. Stay in the left lane and take a left at the second intersection onto Commonwealth Avenue (the first set of lights is only a blinking yellow light, take a left at the next set of lights). Stay in the right lane and continue on Commonwealth Avenue until you reach a set of traffic lights. At these lights turn onto Campus Center Way. Stay to the left and travel up the hill - you will see the garage entrance on your right.

FROM THE NORTH, VIA I-93 SOUTH

Follow I-93 to I-495 South. Follow to Route 2 West. Continue on Route 2 to U.S. 202 South. Follow for about 15 miles to the blinking light at the Pelham exit marked “Route 9 and 116 Amherst.” Turn right and follow for seven miles to Amherst center. Turn right onto North Pleasant Street. Stay on North Pleasant Street (you will need to turn left twice to remain on North Pleasant Street, - follow signs to the UMass Campus). As you enter campus you will come to a set of lights. Stay to the left to turn onto Massachusetts Avenue. Follow Massachusetts Avenue through campus until you come to a set of lights. At the lights take a right onto Commonwealth Avenue. Continue on Commonwealth Avenue until you reach a set of traffic lights. Turn right onto Campus Center Way. Stay to the left and go up the hill. You will see the garage entrance up the hill on your right.

FROM THE EAST OR WEST, VIA I-90

Travelers have a choice of four routes:
Off Exit 63 (Palmer/Ware): Follow Route 32 South to Palmer; take Route 20 West to Route 181 North into Belchertown, and then Route 9 West to Amherst. Follow signs to UMass.
Off Exit 54 (Ludlow): Follow Route 21 North to U.S. 202 North to Route 9 West to Amherst center. Follow signs to UMass.
Off Exit 49 (Chicopee): Follow Route 33 North to Route 116 North to Amherst center. Turn left at the light onto Route 9 West. Follow signs to UMass.
Off Exit 45 (West Springfield): I-91 North to Exit 19 to Route 9 East to Amherst. Follow signs to UMass.

Please don't hesitate to contact the UMass Conference Services at registration@umass.edu with any campus, area, or travel related inquiries!