Construction of the North Residential Area Apartments

 

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Imagine living on campus, with all the UMass Amherst resources close at hand, but with the independence of apartment living.

Transportation is easy when you can walk out your door and be right in the center of campus. A kitchen equipped with microwave, stove, and a full sized refrigerator means you can cook and eat exactly what you like. Four bedrooms and two bathrooms allow for convenience and privacy, plus a fully furnished living room to study and socialize.

If you are interested in an apartment, but don't want to give up the convenience of living on campus, learn more about the new UMass Amherst North Area Residence Apartments. Call the Housing Assignment Office at (413) 545-2100.

Apartment Advantages

• Fully Furnished
• Four single bedrooms
• Two full bathrooms
• Full kitchen with appliances
• Ethernet and cable
• Close to classes
• Co-ed living option
• Utilities included
• Central air
• Laundry on premises
• Nine-month occupancy
• Stay during school breaks
• No security deposit
• No lease required

Apartment Furnishings

• Sofa
• Two chairs
• End table
• Coffee table
• Full size refrigerator
• Oven and range
• Microwave
• Trash container and recycling bins in kitchen only
• Two kitchen island chairs
• Twin bed with mattress
• Bureau
• Desk and chair
• Desktop bookcase
• Wardrobe
• Window treatments (blinds)

Apartment Facilities

Each five-story building will house approximately 200 students in fully air-conditioned apartments. Apartments will include four bedrooms with ethernet and phone connections, two full bathrooms, and a shared living room/kitchen area. Each building will have laundry facility, mailboxes, meeting room, and a common area/lounge. The North Area will have a residential area office where staff will provide direct services to students, such as access for keys, packages, equipment, and other residence life services.

Occupancy Period

Students can live in the apartments for a nine-month period. The apartments will open the Sunday prior to the first day of classes in September and close the last day of finals for Spring semester. Students will have the advantage of staying in the apartments during Thanksgiving, Wintersession, and Spring Breaks.

Application and Assignment Process

Undergraduate students living in university residence halls and on a university sponsored exchange/internship will have the first opportunity to submit applications for university apartments. All students are eligible for placement in apartments. Students seeking placement in the North Residential Area Apartments will not have to submit to the leasing process that off-campus landlords require. To learn more about the Application and Assignment Process click here.

Co-Ed Option for Undergraduate Apartments

Students will be able to form co-ed groups and apply for an apartment. There will be an additional application process to confirm students’ willingness to live in a co-ed apartment. The Housing Assignment Office reserves the right to consolidate students into single sex apartments if an original occupant departs/cancels their assignment.

Rental Rate and Payment Schedule

The rate for the North apartments is included in our 2007-2008 room rates for the academic semester and will be billed through the Bursars’ Office. Students who have an assignment in the apartment complex they will be subject to the same cancellation fee schedule as students living in the residence halls.

Cooking and Dining

The Worcester Convenience Store will offer products comparable to other local grocery stores including deli, meat, and bakery items, fresh produce, and household products. Dining Services has created a meal plan for students living in the North Area Apartments. The cost of this meal plan can be found on the Dining Services web page. This meal plan is optional for students who are juniors or seniors. Sophomores or freshmen who choose to apply are required to choose a meal plan.