University of Massachusetts Amherst

University of Massachusetts Amherst Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

University of Massachusetts Amherst has the Minutemen Marching Band. In fact, more students participate in the Minutemen Marching Band than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of Massachusetts Amherst include Ski and Board Club, Outing Club, University Programming Council and Student Government Association.

University of Massachusetts Amherst students' favorite campus traditions are First Week, Homecoming Weekend and Spring Concert.

University of Massachusetts Amherst Housing

This table offers information on housing at University of Massachusetts Amherst.

University of Massachusetts Amherst offers housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of University of Massachusetts Amherst students live on campus. In 2023, 58% of undergrads at University of Massachusetts Amherst lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 42% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Massachusetts Amherst. There are 14,484 spots available in on-campus housing for all 24,415 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 14,192 students chose to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 100% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Massachusetts Amherst offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of Massachusetts Amherst Athletics

At University of Massachusetts Amherst there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of Massachusetts Amherst:

Is University of Massachusetts Amherst Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of Massachusetts Amherst is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The UMass Amherst campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

UMass Amherst offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to University of Massachusetts Amherst

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