Our campus features six residential areas, from the First-Year Quad areas that surround our iconic main campus quadrangle to our most recent residence halls along the Greenway, a 12-acre natural corridor featuring footpaths through gardens, seating areas, and outdoor recreation and performance spaces.
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First-Year Quad East
This area, located to the east of the campus’ main quad, comprises Charles Pratt, James, and Stearns residence halls. Learn More
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First-Year Quad West
This area, located to the east of the campus’ main quad, comprises, Appleton, North, South, and Williston residence halls. Learn More
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Central Campus
This area surrounds is north of the main quad and surrounds Valentine Dining Hall, Noah Webster Circle, and the First-Year Quad. Learn More
![The Amherst College Greenway dorms](/system/files/Greenway_2.png)
Greenways, King, Wieland
We designed these halls around convenient and useful outdoor spaces that emphasizes student recreation. Learn More
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North Campus
North Campus stretches from residence halls along College Street to those above the Emily Dickinson Museum. Learn More
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West Campus
These halls are closest to downtown Amherst, offereing the most convenient location to area shops and restaurants. Learn More
You can also explore campus by following our self-guided online virtual tour, access our interactive campus map, download a print campus map, or pick up printed copies of our campus map and our “Exploring Amherst” self-guided tour booklet from the visitor box outside the front door of Amherst's Wilson Admission Center.