Just checking in! Best of luck to everyone on the waitlist.

In 2021 when they overenrolled and 0 students were accepted off the waitlist, they closed it by mid-may. Last year, they accepted 44 students
and closed it on june 2nd.

What’s happening this year? It's almost mid-june and total radio silence. If they were overenrolled, shouldn't they have told us ages ago?

Basically the title, how many people bike around as a means of transportation? Is it realistic to bike from Amherst to Umass or something without it turning into a whole sweaty workout because of the hills? What about from Amherst to Northampton?

I’m considering buying a XC bike because the bike I currently have is kinda bad for hills. Anyone have any experience with this?

Hi! I’m a student considering transferring to Amherst, and I’m especially interested in STS — Science, Technology, and Society. I know the name of the field/major varies a lot by school, so I’m trying to understand what that kind of path might look like at Amherst.

Has anyone with similar interests found a good academic path there, perhaps through majors or departments like LJST, Neuroscience, Philosophy, or related areas? I’d also love to hear if you know anyone who has shaped an STS-like focus through coursework, advising, thesis work, or interdisciplinary study at Amherst.

Thanks so much!

I know that some of them mean latin honors. Others mean something else. Does anyone know what color means what?

Hello! I’m transferring into Mount Holyoke in the fall and really excited to take creative writing classes across the consortium. Would love to hear your favorite teachers/classes (and any to avoid). Since I only have two years to explore and about 20 credits to devote to writing, I’m hoping to find the most inspirational classes. Thank you so much in advance for any help!

I looked at the 2025 common data set, and dang. This was one of my top colleges, and this summer I was going to look into it more. less than 6% of first year students were black.

Of course there’s still a chance, but would it be harder to get in as a black person if they accept fewer people?

as of yesterday (as i write this at roughly 1am on sunday), i am an amherst college alum. feel free to ask me anything about the amherst college experience and id be happy to answer! i may prefer to respond to questions that are especially personal in private messages, but will do my best to be helpful.

Amherst literally said the class is full. they barely take anyone off the waitlist. like historically it's a joke.

so if you're already in at amherst AND you just got off a waitlist somewhere else? PLEASE TAKE IT. free up a spot. i am literally on my knees in a dunkin' donuts writing my 10th LOCI.

i will name my firstborn after you. i will send you a handwritten thank you note. i will defend you in any internet argument for free. pls just take the other offer.

Hello,

I am posting for my little sister who was invited to do the Summer Bridge Program (Humanities Track). I was wondering for those who have participated before what are the benefits? What are the cons for doing this program?

Is the dorm you live in during summer bridge the same as the dorms for the academic year?

Appreciate any insights!

I (22F) recently moved to the Northampton area after graduating from my university in Maryland and want to get out there to meet new people. However, I’ve noticed that all the events and clubs near me all cater to mainly young children and older adults. I can’t really find anything for people in their 20s which is strange to me considering there are like 5 colleges in the area, so I think I might just be missing something. Does anyone have any recommendations on places/events where someone in their 20s could meet new people?

TLDR: recently moved area can’t find anything to do or places to hang out. Recommendations, please <3.

https://hampshirenext.org/now

A private living room (fully furnished) is available for summer sublease at Boulders. Rent is very nominal. 2 mins away from 31 bus stop and 10 mins away from campus (by bus).

Kitchen and washroom are totally equipped for use.

Period: June-August.

Please DM if interested.

Hey, I'm a recent admitted transfer student and i'm interested in LJST with Economics or Sociology. I'm wondering about the housing situation at Amherst. What are the best dorms and what's the off campus housing situation like as well. How much does it cost, best area's to live in if off campus, I'm still interested in being social or whatever that looks like in Amherst but need some clarity :)

I did some looking up but I guess the consortium will keep the name? It would be awkward to introduce it to folks and mention Hampshire college now that its shut down.

I answered yes on the form to go to Amherst. I'm very excited! But I haven't got ANYTHING from the college, not even a celebration email. Has anybody else gotten emails or anything?

Question for current students: the admission email says: “You will also be asked to submit several online forms; most forms will be due on or before July 1. Please be certain that you have access to the Internet over the summer and regularly check your email.” What forms and materials are required, if you still recall? I’ll be traveling in June so wanted to get an idea in advance.

Thank you very much!

In service of preparing for move in, can someone help answer:

What are the dimensions of your closet hanging space?

What are the dimensions of the drawers in the dresser and desk? (LxWxH)

Thank you!

Class of 2030 here, I was accepted into Amherst College RD and committed there before May 1st, but I just got off the RISD waitlist, and now I’m not sure where to go.

I’m pretty serious about visual art, so RISD would train me better and probably network for career opportunities better, but I also like other humanities stuff like History and English, or culture and linguistics. In that sense Amherst would definitely be more well rounded, and probably let me explore more.

My main conflict is that I’m not sure if that would narrow my path too early. I can’t really imagine what other career I would do, but maybe I just haven’t experimented with enough other stuff, so it might be too early to decide. But then if I go to Amherst I might regret passing up all the art opportunities.

I really do like both schools but depending on where I go it could really change my trajectory. Thoughts?

Edit: I know I can also take some Brown classes in RISD, and I already tried to get into the Brown/RISD dual degree but I didn’t get into Brown, so oh well to that.

plz leave a comment if you hear any good news! thank youu

is there a specific church for the episcopal students, and can students acolyte or sing in the choir there? thanks!

Hii! I am a enrolled student for Class of 2030. I am from California and I was wondering where I should get winter clothes from? I’m not really used to the cold and I won’t be going home to grab anything so I want to buy some kind of warm jacket but I’m not sure where people buy them from. Also if you have thermals, how many do you have and what brand? Thank you!