Amherst Pride

Our school colors are purple and white. We are the Mammoths. We are the Singing College. We’re proud of our traditions, especially the eccentric ones, like giving every graduate a cane. And we’re #AmherstProud.

Traditions

Commencement Canes

It’s true: Every Amherst graduate receives a cane. According to Amherst lore, the canes are a visual metaphor for a college education: They support graduates throughout their lives.

Commencement Traditions The Canes of Amherst

The Singing College

We have six student-run a cappella groups as well as the Amherst Choral Society, which is made up of four ensembles.

Performance Opportunities The Music Department

Go Mammoths!

Meet our mascot! Tusks up!

Meet Our Mascot

Amherst Bucket List

Author and veterans advocate Paul Rieckhoff ’98 has come up with a list of 50 things to do before graduating. Among them: beat Williams, get a slice at Antonio’s and read the names on the War Memorial.

Bucket List Video Summer "Bucket List"