UMass Amherst - Housing and Residence Life: Central Residential Area

Central Area

Close to mid-campus lies the Central Residential Area which is made up of nine traditionally-styled buildings.

All Central residence halls are coed. In addition, Van Meter Hall has two female-only floors; Brett and Brooks Halls are barrier-free and fully accessible for disabled students.

Living and Learning Communities

Central offers several Living and Learning Communities including:

Wellness Floor (for students who want alcohol and substance-free living) located in Gorman Hall and Greenough Hall
NUANCE (multicultural living program) located in Gorman Hall
Kanonhsesne: Native American Student Program located in Chadbourne Hall
Residential First Year Experience Halls: Van Meter/Butterfield cluster

First Year Hall Themes

Culture & The Arts (Van Meter)

Writing & Literature (Butterfield)

Special Housing Options

9-month Housing (Sept-May) located in Brett Hall
Alcohol Free Residence located in Brooks Hall
24 Hour Quiet Floors located in Baker Hall & Brooks Hall

Other Area Features

The Central Area offers a variety of activities and services to the residents including:

A snack bar in Greenough Hall
A student art gallery in Wheeler Hall
The Josephine White Eagle Native American Cultural Center in Chadbourne Hall

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