Amherst College

Amherst College requires at least 32 courses to complete a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Amherst College, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Amherst College accepts transfer credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Amherst College does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 92% of students who start college at Amherst College complete all the credits required within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	–	X	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	–	X	–
IB Credits Accepted	–	X	–
Summer Classes Available	–	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Amherst College may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Do I Have To Take At Amherst College?

Amherst College does not have a core curriculum. Since there are no specific-classes required in order to graduate, students have a lot of flexibiity about what classes they choose to take.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirementor a math or science requirement.

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	No
Science	No
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Amherst College directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Amherst College

When choosing a major, Amherst College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Amherst College.Amherst College allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. Amherst College false.Amherst College offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Amherst College

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Does Amherst College Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Amherst College does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Amherst College Have An Online Program?

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Does Amherst College Give AP Credit?

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Does Amherst College Have An Honors Program?

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Does Amherst College Require Internships?

❌ Amherst College does not require an internship for any students.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Amherst College does not require internships for students of any major, internships can help students gain hands-on work experience for their resume, and explore career paths that interest them without committing to one path.

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Additional Information About Amherst College

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Amherst College Library

The main library on campus is the Robert Frost Library and there are 3 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Amherst College

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

Amherst College does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Amherst College have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Amherst College has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Amherst College include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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