Pre-Orientation for New Transfer and Veteran Students

This is a unique opportunity to spend a few days before general orientation getting to know your fellow transfer and veteran peers who are entering Amherst College this Fall 2024! While you'll still participate in orientation with all first-year students, we've found that transfer and veteran students have different orientation needs as they already have some college experience and/or professional experience and are often ready to dive deep into things like research and career-building opportunities. Our hope is that you will be connected to key administrators, faculty, staff, and student leaders as well as essential services, information, and resources to assist you in experiencing a successful first semester at Amherst College and beyond.

⇒ Have any questions about general orientation? Email orientation@amherst.edu 

⇒ Have any questions about Transfer and Veteran Pre-Orientation? Email carc@amherst.edu 

Important Dates for Fall 2024

August 21st - Early Course Registration for Transfer Students

August 22nd - Move In Date for Transfer and Veteran Students Living On Campus

August 23rd - General Course Registration for New First Year Students 

August 22nd (Evening) - August 27th (Morning) - Pre-Orientation Sessions

August 27th - Move In Date for All Other First-year Students and First Day of General Orientation.

Fall 2024 Pre-Orientation Schedule

Coming soon!