University of Massachusetts Amherst Conference Center
AOS 2026 will be located at the University of Massachusetts Amherst Conference Center.
University of Massachusetts Amherst Conference Center
Address
1 Campus Way, Amherst, MA 01003
Contact the University of Massachusetts Amherst Conference Center
Phone: +1 413-549-6000
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- Parking
- UMass Amherst Dining Options
- Event Locations (AOS 2026 Google Map)
- Nearby Services
Parking
Hotel Guests should park in the Campus Center Parking Garage located at 91 Campus Center Way Amherst, MA. They should proceed directly to the front desk to check-in register their vehicle — no need to stop at a pay station or use ParkMobile. Use the convenient entrance to the Campus Center on Level Two of the parking garage, then take the elevators up to Level Three (the hotel lobby). Guests should register their car with the front desk within 20 minutes of entering the garage. They will need their license plate number. The hotel offers unrestricted in/out parking to guests at the discounted rate of $6 per night. Parking is good until 5pm on the day of departure.
Guests staying in the dorms can purchase parking passes for a nearby lot at $6/night. This will be handled online via a special link, which will be distributed to dorm guests in the days before check in/at the dorm check in desk.
Commuter Guests who are not staying at Hotel UMass or in the dorms should park in the Campus Center Parking Garage located at 91 Campus Center Way Amherst, MA. Within 20 minutes of entering the garage, guests should proceed to a physical pay station kiosk to register their vehicle and prepay for their hours. We have created the coupon code 26AO which will offer your guests 50% off the hourly garage rate during their August stay — that works out to $0.93 an hour. During the checkout process, guests may enter their phone number to get reminders and extend their time remotely. Guests may also use the ParkMobile app if they prefer. However, the coupon code is valid at the physical kiosks only. It will not work in the ParkMobile app. Commuter guests must reregister their vehicle each time they enter the garage.
UMass Amherst Dining Options
Most campus locations post their menus daily. Click on the links to view each location. All campus locations should accept credit card and cash.
Worcester Commons Dining Hall
Good for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Open: 7am – 9pm
A very popular all-you-care-to-eat dining hall! Offers a variety of options including Mediterranean, authentic street food, tandoor Indian kitchen, hand rolled sushi, noodle bowls, pizza, and much more! Located just a short walk from the Campus Center at 667 N Pleasant St. Head up the stairs or elevator to the second floor. ($13.75/meal)
The Commonwealth Restaurant
Good for: Lunch, Dinner
Open: 11am – 9pm
This gem is UMass Amherst’s faculty club equivalent – except it’s open to everyone, not just faculty! Delicious sandwiches, salads, and entrees made using fresh, local, and sustainably sourced products, plus full bar service. Just a short walk from the campus center – take the stairs or elevator to the third floor of Worcester Commons at 667 N Pleasant St. Reservations can be helpful: email thecommonwealth@umass.edu or call 413-545-0255. ($13-18 for lunch, $18-30 for dinner entrees)
People’s Organic Coffee
Good for: Breakfast, Lunch
Open: 8am – 3pm
Located on the main concourse of the Campus Center (2nd floor). Offers Fair Trade coffees, featuring a variety of coffee beverages, and organic teas, as well as natural, organic, and sustainable foods, including bagels, salads, paninis, fresh cookies, and locally baked pastries.
Blue Wall
Good for: Lunch, Dinner
Open: 11am -6pm
A food court located on the second floor of the Campus Center with many different options including Wasabi (sushi, teppanyaki, donburi, miso soup), Green Fields (salads and wraps), Tavola (Mediterranean wraps, pizza, pasta), Tamales (burritos, quesadillas, bowls), Deli Delish (hot sandwiches; only open until 2pm), Star Ginger (Thai, Vietnamese, and other Asian cuisine), The Grill (burgers and hot sandwiches), Paciugo (gelato), and Yum! Bakery (cookies, pastries, cupcakes).
Harvest Market
Good for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Open: 8am – 9pm
A full-service market located on the main concourse of the Campus Center (2nd floor). Features a hot bar (with Indian, Asian, traditional American, and many other world cuisines) and salad bar, in addition to grab-and-go sandwiches, salads, snacks, drinks, etc.
Worcester cafe
Good for: Breakfast, Lunch
Open: 8am – 3pm
Features fresh brewed coffee, espresso drinks, smoothies, breakfast sandwiches and more! Located just a short walk from the campus center at 667 N Pleasant St, on the first floor as you enter the building.
Whitmore café
Good for: Breakfast, Lunch
Open: 8am – 2pm
Features a variety of items for breakfast and lunch, including fresh brewed coffee, fresh baked pastry, hot paninis, delicious salad, and more! Located just a short walk from the campus center, beyond the pond, at 181 Presidents Drive.
Procrastination Station
Good for: Breakfast, Lunch
Open: 8am – 2pm
Located on the ground floor of the W.E.B. Du Bois Library (154 Hicks Way, just across the courtyard from the Campus Center and Student Union), this café offers the coffee and espresso-based drinks, plus all natural and organic offerings including salads, sandwiches, and more. Hot items include fresh soup, ciabatta paninis, plus a full line of pastries and breakfast treats.
AOS 2026 Event Locations
The meeting rooms will be held in the UMass Amherst Conference Services building, and the Student Union.
Nearby Services
Area Highlights for AOS 2026 Attendees
View this map to see nearby services in Amherst and the surrounding area. Click on box in top left of corner of map to toggle between views of nearby attractions; hospitals and urgent care centers; transportation; bird watching and hiking locations; museums & cultural attractions; food and beverage; and ChargePoint locations.
Click the arrow inside the box in the top left corner of the map to open the menu and toggle your viewing options. If you have a suggestion for an improvement to this map, please email Chris Anne Handel, AOS Communications & Marketing Manager, at cahandel[at]americanornithology.org.
Wi-Fi
Details about Wi-Fi will be available soon.
Lactation Room
Student Union Bldg room 461 will be designated as the Lactation Room.
Quiet Room
Details about a Quiet Room will be available soon.
All-Gender Restrooms
All-gender, ADA-compliant restrooms will be available at the meeting.
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not allowed in the hotel, including the meeting spaces. Please use designated areas for smoking.
Emergency Services
Local emergency response contact information
- To reach Emergency Services; Ambulance; Fire Department; or Police: Dial 9-1-1.
- See the Area Map above to locate nearby hospitals and urgent care centers.
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