Please utilize the links below to convey information to us in an accurate and complete manner.

Note, some forms are no longer accepting responses.


Request New Bedroom Key: Please use this form to let the College know you are no longer in possession of your room key.  We will issue you a spare key, and determine if the lock needs to be changed.  

November Break Registration: All residential students must complete the November Break Registration form to share their plans to remain on campus, or travel, by Monday, November 14. 

First-Year Request to Keep a Vehicle on Campus: First-years are generally not permitted to keep a vehicle on campus. For some students, extenuating circumstances may warrant consideration by the Office of Student Affairs.

Please direct meal plan questions to Dining Services at valentine@amherst.edu.

Late Departure Request Form: December Move-out: All students must depart campus following finals by noon the next day unless explicitly approved to remain on campus. In the event that you have an international flight scheduling conflict or other extenuating circumstances.

December Closure Residency Registration Form: During this time all services will be limited, including Dining, Custodial, and Student Affairs staffing. Campus residency during this time is limited, and eligibility is dependent on both fall and spring residency. 

January Recess Residence Request Form:  During this time residency is limited, and eligibility is dependent on being enrolled for spring semester, as well as confirmation of on-campus engagement by a faculty or staff member involved in that engagement.

Room Change Requests: All room changes begin with a conversation with your Community Advisor (CA).  Your CA will then bring your information to the Community Development Coordinator (CDC). 

Fall: The process opens on Tuesday, September 13, 2022.  The final room changes for the semester will be approved on Tuesday November 8, and must be completed by 9am on Monday November 14. The fall room change process has closed for the semester.  Exceptions considered for urgent circumstances only. 

Spring: The process opens Tuesday, February 14, 2023. The final room changes must be completed prior to Spring Break. Exceptions considered for urgent circumstances only.  The OSA Operations Team must dedicate Spring Break and the month that follows to implementing the Housing Selection Process.

Off-Campus Housing Application 2022-2023: Accepting on a rolling basis.

Theme & Language Community Applications

Housing Portal: Opens for Spring 2023 Housing Selection Applications: TBA.

Summer 23 Housing Application

Late Move-out & Transitional Housing Request Form


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Important Dates

Please review our list of breaks and important dates for the semester and academic year.