About Amherst College
Renowned for its talented students, committed faculty, and rigorous academics, Amherst offers the B.A. degree in 33 majors. Amherst's classes are characterized by spirited interchange among students and acclaimed faculty skilled at asking challenging questions. Students participate in sophisticated research, making use of state-of-the-art facilities. Amherst's open curriculum allows each student—with the help of a faculty adviser—to chart an individual program; there are no distribution requirements.