HomecomingSchedule 2022

Visit professors and students in the classroom. A list of classes open to visitors is available online. Printed copies of the list will be available at the Reception Center (Smith House, 22 Hitchcock Road). 

The War Memorial, with its panoramic view of the Holyoke Range, and the Main Quadrangle, with its lush carpet of grass and soaring tree canopy, almost surely are the most beloved outdoor spaces at Amherst. Each appears inevitable, timeless, as if it had always been there. In fact, both are relatively recent additions to the campus, which looked very different before their creation in 1939 and 1946, respectively. Pulitzer Prize-winning architecture critic Blair Kamin '79, P'15 will discuss how the Great New England Hurricane of 1938 and World War II led to a profound reorientation of Amherst’s hilltop campus. He’ll also paint a portrait of the little-known landscape architect who designed these signature spaces. The lecture will conclude with an analysis of the war memorial’s original design as well as an appreciation of how the passage of time has transformed the memorial into the campus icon it is today.

Reunion Chairs and other interested volunteers are encouraged to join Alumni and Parent Programs staff for a conversation on best practices and suggested timelines for Reunion planning. Bring your questions!

Learn more about the programs and services offered to help students consider and shape their way forward through internships, networking, jobs and alumni connections, and how the Loeb Center helps them to align their academic experiences, interests, skills and values with meaningful careers. 

The Amherst College Board of Trustees invites faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends of the College to the inauguration of Amherst College’s 20th president. 

Learn about Jewish life and meet student leaders.

The Amherst College Jazz Combo Pisces performs their Homecoming Concert. Admission is free. Please view the Music Department's COVID Concert Protocols.

Please stop by for check-in, printed programs, information on the Amherst area and light refreshments. The Reception Center will close at 3 p.m.

Join President Michael A. Elliott ’92 in conversation with Amherst College Trustee Chantal Kordula ’94 as they discuss observations and reflections from his first months back on campus. Kathy Chia ’88, P’22, President of the Society of the Alumni, will provide an introduction to the conversation. This event will be livestreamed for those who are unable to attend in person.

Many student groups will be at tents and tables on the east end of Pratt Field, near the pedestrian entrance (Hitchcock Gate). Please stop by to connect with students and other alumni, and say hello!

The Amherst College Department of Music presents the annual Homecoming Concert, featuring the 157th Amherst College Glee Club, directed by Dr. Arianne Abela, in concert with the Williams College Concert Choir, directed by Dr. Anna Lenti. The performance features music by Samuel Wright '23, Arvo Pärt, Eric Whitacre, Antonio Estevez and Arianne Abela, as well as traditional Amherst and Williams songs. This performance is free and open to the public. Please view the Music Department's COVID Concert Protocols.

NESCAC Quarterfinal

Alums and coaches from Women’s Athletic Teams (1976–present) will be invited onto Pratt Field at halftime of the Amherst vs. Wesleyan Football game to honor their contributions to Amherst Athletics. Please make your way to the track on the home side of the field five minutes before halftime.

The Zumbyes are more than excited to welcome alumni back home to Amherst College. This reception is open to everyone, whether you are a Zum-alum or just want to be casually serenaded by the group. Stop by, meet the current Zumbyes and sing along to your favorite tunes!

Join La Causa, Amherst’s historic Latine affinity group, for a reception commemorating 50 years of La Causa, five years of LLAS, and a bright future ahead! Learn more about La Causa’s new initiatives and post-Covid recovery, and meet Amherst’s current Latine community.

The Amherst Symphony Orchestra (ASO) celebrates Homecoming 2022 at Amherst College with a concert of music by "Maestro of the Movies" John Williams, who celebrates his 90th birthday this year. Excerpts from the film scores for Amistad, E.T., Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, Lincoln, Saving Private Ryan, Schindler's List and Star Wars will be performed. Admission is free, and doors will open half an hour before the concert. Please view the Music Department's COVID Concert Protocols.