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At Amherst we expect and encourage you to imagine, search and create.
What Sets Amherst Apart
Visit Amherst to see the campus for yourself. We can't wait to meet you!
Plan Your VisitSpecial Hours for the Office of Admission
The Office of Admission will be closed to the public (visitors and callers) from Friday, December 21, through Sunday, January 13. We will reopen on Monday, January 14. For details on contacting us during that period, please review our additional information on the temporary closing.
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We search for exceptional students from across the country and around the world, including from places and populations that are historically underrepresented in higher education. Our financial aid policies are among the most generous in the nation. In all we do, our efforts are guided by the principles expressed in our Mission Statement.
Discovering Amherst
College is a time of discovery, when you wrestle with difficult questions, connect disparate ideas and discover what’s possible. Here, discover Amherst and what sets us apart.
Financial Aid & Costs
We offer one of the most comprehensive, ambitious financial aid programs in the country.
Visiting Amherst
See the campus for yourself. Meet students and professors. There are lots of ways to visit.
Applying to Amherst
A successful Amherst student is someone who will embrace our open curriculum, engage our talented faculty and actively contribute to a student body that is diverse in both background and perspective.
