Resources

First-Year Resources

Ashley Maitland, Assistant Director of Residential Life and Coordinator of First-Year Experience

  • Ashley supervises James, Stearns and Charles-Pratt residence halls.

Sophie Koff, Assistant Director of Residential Life and Coordinator of Orientation

  • Sophie supervises Appleton, North, South, and Williston residence halls.

Dean Kiara Vigil, Dean of New Students

  • Dean Vigil is a Professor of American Studies and of Education Studies and also serves as the Dean of New Students.

Academic Planning for First-Year Students

  • The Amherst curriculum offers both flexibility and independence and rewards initiative. Students work with faculty advisors to devise a plan of study from among 850 courses at the College and thousands more through the Five Colleges.

First Year Loeb Seminar: Finding Your Foundation

  • The Loeb Center for Career Exploration and Planning will help you identify your skills, and understand how your values, culture, and family influence your thinking about work and careers.

First-Year Write In

  • The Writing Center invites you to join fellow first-years in a regular write-in just for you.

Transportation Options

  • What are the alternatives to having a car?