Annual Programs and Events
Transfer Student Orientation
Transfer students have unique needs during new student orientation since they already have some college experience. We offer the Transfer Pre-Orientation so that transfer students may connect early on with resources that will benefit them as an incoming sophomore or junior - connecting with research opportunities and internship support, for example. This is also a great chance to build community with fellow transfer students and get to know the campus before general orientation! Transfer students will still participate in the general New Student Orientation so they can continue deepening their knowledge of Amherst and developing networks of support and community.
Fall 2022 Important Dates:
8/23/22 - Move in date for new transfer students
8/23/22 - 8/26/22 - Transfer student pre-orientation
8/26/22 - General New Student Orientation and Move In begins
Transfer Student Reception at the President's House
Fall or Spring Semester
A reception, hosted by President Martin, celebrating transfer students.
Transfer Student Picnic
Fall Semester (annual)
A picnic at Book & Plow Farm to celebrate the start of the year with the entire transfer student community, staff, and faculty!
Transfer & Veteran Graduation Celebration
Join us on May 7, 2022 to celebrate this year's graduating transfer and veteran students! Dinner, drinks and dessert will be served. All transfer and veteran students will receive special stoles.