Amherst College

Amherst College requires a minimum of 32 courses to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

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

NOTE: Around 92% of students who start college at Amherst graduate within six years.

Amherst offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

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

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

What Classes Do I Have To Take At Amherst?

Amherst 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 requirement

Students do not have to take a computer class.

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

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

Majors at Amherst

When choosing a major, Amherst students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Amherst.

Student Designed Majors

Amherst 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.

Senior Projects

Amherst does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at Amherst

Amherst 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: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Amherst College

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Does Amherst Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Amherst 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 Offer Online Classes?

❌ Amherst does not have distance learning options or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Amherst Give AP Credit?

❌ Amherst does not offer credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken during high school.

Does Amherst Have An Honors Program?

❌ Amherst does not offer an honors program or a Freshman Honor College.

Does Amherst Require Internships?

❌ Amherst 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 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

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

Amherst 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 have any ROTC programs?

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

Amherst 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 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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