REGISTRATION

Please register by April 17. There is no registration fee for students or alumni, but pre-registration is requested in order to plan for meals and seating.

GETTING TO AMHERST

Please see the college's Public Transportation page for information about getting to Amherst by air, bus or train (including information about shuttle and limousine services). If traveling by car, see our Driving Directions.

PARKING

You may park in any legal space on campus and do not need a permit. All handicapped parking placards will be honored by the Amherst College Campus Police.

LODGING INFORMATION

A limited number of area hotel rooms have been reserved at a special rate for Asian Alumni Weekend. Lodging is available on a first-come, first-served basis at the following properties:

Howard Johnson by Wydham ($186/night)
401 Russell Street, Hadley, MA
For reservations, call (413) 586-0144 and reference Amherst College Asian Alumni Weekend. 

General hotel information is available on our local lodging page.

COMPUTER ACCESS WHILE ON CAMPUS

You may use one of the public computers on campus at the following locations (log on to the network with the username acguest):

  • Frost Library: Lobby and A Level
  • Seeley Mudd Computer Center
  • Keefe Campus Center kiosks (2)
  • Valentine Hall kiosks (2)
  • Alumni Gym kiosk on the balcony outside Wolff Fitness Center

If you plan to use your own device, there is wireless network access in the Library, Keefe Campus Center, the Science and Music Libraries, Webster Technology Classroom, Seeley Mudd, Valentine Hall, Alumni Gym and all academic buildings. Please be aware that, due to the nature of wireless signals, you may not receive any wireless reception in some areas of certain buildings.

In order to access the wireless network, alumni must first register their devices on the Amherst network. Select the AmherstGuest wireless network. Then open a Web browser (such as Firefox, Safari or Chrome). You should automatically be taken to the NetReg page. If you are not automatically sent to the NetReg page, type netreg.amherst.edu in the address field of your browser. Once you arrive at the NetReg page, follow the instructions for visitors and guests on the right side of the page.

EMERGENCY CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER

If you wish to provide family or friends with an emergency phone number while you are in Amherst, please use (413) 542-2000 (our main switchboard). The campus operator will assist in relaying a message.

Questions? Contact Alumni and Constituent Engagement at alumni@amherst.edu or 413-542-2313.