Amherst College - Campus Life Overview

What QB Scholars say...

...about dorm life:

"The College purposely houses all the freshmen on the freshman quad so that they can bond more easily. It's an excellent move on their part because freshmen really do get to know more about each other and build strong friendships. The buildings are all really beautiful and clean."
- Anonymous, Psychology major, Class of 2008

...about the food:

"All students eat on campus in one dining hall. It’s a great place to socialize and the hours are pretty good."
- Anonymous, Psychology major, Class of 2008

Housing

On-campus housing is guaranteed for all four years.
View the types of housing available.

Food

Check out the food at Amherst by looking at their actual dining menu at Valentine Hall, the Amherst dining hall

Student Life

Learn about the issues that are important to Amherst students, and get a sense for the unique character of campus life by checking out Amherst’s student newspaper, The Amherst Student.
View the list of student groups and organizations and student service groups

Articles and Interesting Tidbits

Amherst offers free physical education classes available at the gym in areas ranging from jogging to tai chi to beginning squash and even personal training.
Read about how QuestBridge Scholar Oscar Baez created an Alternative Spring Break service project in the Dominican Republic.
With 7 a cappella groups on campus and 3 choral groups, Amherst truly is ‘the singing college.’ Include the 70-piece concert orchestra, numerous jazz ensembles, Gospel Choir, and you’ve got a place where approximately 70% of students participate in making music in one way or another.
Amherst life always features an intensely playful rivalry with Williams College, which is located about an hour and half away. Whether it’s football, basketball, field hockey, debate team or mock trial, Amherst students put in just a little more energy when it comes to competing with Williams.
Amherst students become involved in talking about the future direction of the college. Read more in The Amherst Student.

Drew Hall at the center of Amherst's campus

Relevant Rankings:

Ranked #11 for "Happiest Students" in the Princeton Review's 2006 Best 361 College Rankings

What QB Scholars do on the weekends...

"I like to go to the Hampshire mall and movie theater. There are also many student parties going on so the social atmosphere is nice. Also, if you cannot find anything on campus that catches your attention, there are 4 other colleges in the area and chances are they have something to do."
-Michelle Sanders, Class of 2009

"I like to hang out with friends, watch some movies at FLICS (the on-campus movie theater)...in general, there's always something to do on/off campus!"
- Psychology major, Class of 2008