Information for Family, Friends & Guests

This page will contain links to directions, hotel and travel information, seating arrangements and more information for guests of students at the ceremony. Information for graduating students contains specific details for graduates.

Travelling to UMass Dartmouth and the Southcoast Area

You will find the following useful in planning your trip to UMass Dartmouth for commencement:

• There is no limit to guests attending Commencement and tickets are not required. Seats are first come, first served and standing room.
• Directions
  Directions to the UMass Dartmouth main campus. It also has links to local airports, hotels, and rental car agencies.
• Virtual Tour
  Contains an interactive map of the campus and a printable campus map.
• Neighborhood and Beyond
  Links to web sites of towns that are nearby, including Newport, RI, Boston, MA, and Providence, RI. Also has tourism and visitors bureau links.
• The Campus Store will be open on Sunday from 9:00am-12:00pm.