Unfortunately we have not been able to confirm arrival and Orientation dates just yet. We are awaiting guidance from many community partners to make this decision, and as soon as we have solidified dates we will inform all new students and their families. We understand it is challenging to not have this information for planning purposes and will make the decision as quickly as we are able.
An Amherst education is at once timeless and urgently needed. Amherst is not simply a preparation for professional life. It is a preparation for your child’s lifelong journey of learning—exhilarating and surprising, rewarding and vast. When your child arrived at Amherst, they joined a close-knit, thriving community devoted to excellence in the liberal arts. Parents and families are an integral part of that community.
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In a normal year, Amherst families are invited to campus each fall for Family Weekend, and to all of the college’s on-campus and regional events that are open to the public. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we cannot safely invite visitors (even parents and families!) to campus at this time. We can't wait to welcome you back to campus and to our regional events as soon as we are able to do so! In the meantime, we are offering a robust slate of interactive virtual events, and we invite parents and families to join in.
Want to send a care package to your student, looking for important campus phone numbers, or wondering how to access tuition statements? Our resources page for families is a good starting place.
Information for students and families in the Class of 2024 and transfer students is available on the Information for New Families page.
Your support of the Parents’ Fund makes Amherst’s unrivaled academic programs, on-campus activities, and enriching experiences possible for all students.
Questions about resources, activities, and information for Amherst parents and families? Please contact us at parents@amherst.edu.