Amherst College

Amherst College Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Amherst College has several thriving Association of Amherst Students. In fact, more students participate in the Association of Amherst Students than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Amherst College include Black Students Union, Student Publications (e.g., Amherst Student, Indicator), A Capella Groups (e.g., Zumbyes, Bluestockings) and Dancing and Stepping at Amherst College (DASAC).

Amherst College students' favorite campus events are Homecoming, Fall/Winter/Spring Carnivals and Spring Concert.

Does Amherst College Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Amherst College.

Amherst College offers housing. Students are required to live on campus through freshman year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Amherst College students live on campus. In 2023, 97% of undergrads at Amherst College lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 3% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Amherst College. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

Amherst College offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Amherst College Athletics

At Amherst College there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Amherst College:

Is Amherst College Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Amherst College is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Amherst campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Amherst offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to Amherst College

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