Hébergement et ressources de voyage

The AOS 2026 meeting will be held at the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Amherst in Amherst, Mass. USA. UMass Amherst has set up a lodging website for AOS 2026 registrants to secure their lodging for our meeting.

See our Transportation page (coming soon) for information about air travel and ground transportation options available to you. Please see the section below on Accessibilité besoins.

Besoin d'une lettre d'invitation ?

If you are a resident of a country outside of the United States and need a letter of invitation to the AOS 2026 conference for a travel visa application, veuillez remplir notre formulaire de demande. Deadline for requests: 30 MAY 2026.

Veuillez prévoir un délai de cinq jours ouvrables pour le traitement de votre demande. La priorité sera donnée à ceux qui présenteront un exposé lors de la conférence.. 

University of Massachusetts Amherst Lodging

We hope you can stay with us during the AOS 2026 Annual Meeting being held at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, 3⁠–7 August 2026. Please visit the UMass lodging website for AOS 2026 to secure your housing and learn more about area lodging options, campus information, amenities, parking, accessibility, and more.

Campus Housing Options

There are two affordable on-campus residence hall lodging options available for AOS meeting attendees to book through UMass. The North Residential Apartments which offer single occupancy bedrooms in an air-conditioned, suite-style building. Each suite accommodates a total of 4 guests with two shared bathrooms and a common living and kitchen area. The other option is our traditional-style, non-air-conditioned residence hall rooms.

^*Note an administrative fee of 3% of your total charges will be added to your transaction plus an additional $15.00/per person housing registration fee.

Suitemate Requests 

Individuals or groups who wish to share the same residence hall suite (North Apartments only) must enter their suitemate requests on the registration page. There will be a clearly labeled box on the online registration form for this purpose. UMass Conference Services makes every attempt to accommodate all suitemate requests but there are no guarantees. Priority is given to early registrants. If no specific requests are received, we will assign you to an apartment with other attendees based on gender and dates of stay.

Partage des coûts de la salle

If you’re looking for a roommate to share the cost of lodging at AOS 2026: In your conference registration confirmation email, we will provide a link to the meeting Slack channel in your confirmation email, where you can join the #room_ride_sharing pour se connecter et se coordonner avec d'autres inscrits à la conférence afin de trouver un colocataire.

Hotel UMass

We have secured a limited number of rooms at the Hotel UMass for AOS 2026. Seated in the center of the picturesque UMass Amherst campus, Hotel UMass blends a tranquil countryside escape with the bustling energy of campus life, making it your ideal destination when staying in the area. Just an elevator ride from Campus Center meeting spaces and amenities, including the University Store and several newly renovated dining options, Hotel UMass offers unbeatable convenience. Note reservations are available online only: If you call to complete a reservation you will be directed to book online. Note: payment for your stay at Hotel UMass must be made separately from your registration payment. Visit the UMass lodging website to book your stay at Hotel UMass.

Area Lodging

A variety of hotel chains offer their familiar comforts just a short 5⁠–10 minute drive from the UMass Campus on Route 9/Russell Street in neighboring Hadley, while charming independent inns and B&Bs dot the area, offering a true taste of Pioneer Valley living. Visit the UMass lodging website for AOS 2026 lodging to learn more about popular lodging options in the greater area surrounding Amherst, including the estimated drive time to the Campus Center. Looking for something a little more unique? Cliquez ici for more options courtesy of the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce. 

Politique d'annulation

Residence hall guests should cancel in writing directly with UMass Conference Services (registration@umass.edu). Cancellations received by the close of business (4 p.m. ET) on 17 July 2026, will receive a full refund of their fees less a one-night cancellation-processing fee and any administrative fees paid. Cancellations received after 4 p.m. on 17 July, including cancellations made after arrival and no-show reservations, will be ineligible for a refund. Visit the UMass lodging website to view further details about cancellation policies.

Accessibilité

All four North buildings are fully accessible, with elevators in each building and automatic door openers with key card readers accessible to all floors. Accessible parking is also available near each North Apartment building. Guests with any accessibility and/or mobility needs should indicate such during registration. There will be a box on the registration form for accessibility needs. Special medical requirements and/or accessible access will be honored on an as-received basis. Due to space limitations, the University cannot guarantee the accommodation of all special requests but will make all attempts to do so. You will be contacted in the event that UMass cannot honor your accessibility needs or accommodation requests. For specific handicap-access information on dorms, suites or classrooms please contact UMass Conference Services at (413) 577-8102 or registration@umass.edu, or click here to view a campus accessibility map.