Student Affairs Student & Family Communications

Dear New Student, 

Welcome to Amherst College! To stay informed about orientation and everything else Amherst has to offer, be sure to access your Amherst College student email address. All official college communications will be sent to your student email. 

Greetings, Student,

We are happy to be able to share that the Housing Portal is now open to all new students. The portal is a key step in determining your room and roommate and is due Monday, July 1, 2024.

Roommates will be assigned based on your responses to the questionnaire in the portal. This questionnaire encompasses your routine and preferences, including the time of day you prefer to wake up and go to sleep, smoking or vaping habits, preferred study environments, and guest preferences. We do not accommodate specific residence halls or roommate requests.

Dear Mammoths,  

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My name is Angie Tissi-Gassoway, and I am your Dean of Students and Chief Student Affairs Officer. I am thrilled to welcome you to the Amherst College community!

This email is the beginning of our journey together. You will hear from me and members of our team in Student Affairs regularly over the summer. It’s very likely that as you learn the answer to one question, many more may arise—please know that we are here to help! Our goal is to make sure your questions are answered and to connect you with the many wonderful programs, resources, and people here at Amherst.