Important Telephone Numbers
Alumni House Reception Center
On-Campus: ext. 2065
Off-Campus or Cell Phone: 413-542–2065
Alumni and Constituent Engagement Office
On-Campus: ext. 2313
Off-Campus or Cell Phone: 413-542-2313
Campus Operator
On Campus: dial 0
Off-Campus or Cell Phone: 413-542–2000
Amherst College Police (Business Line)
On-Campus: ext. 2291
Off-Campus or Cell Phone: 413-542–2291
Amherst College Police (Emergency)
On-Campus: ext. 2111
Off-Campus or Cell Phone: 413-542–2111
Emergency Medical Services
Amherst College Police offers Emergency Services (24 hours a day)
On-Campus: ext. 2111
Off-Campus or Cell Phone: 413-542–2111
IMPORTANT: Please use the numbers listed above for emergencies; if you dial 911 on your cell phone, you may get emergency services in your hometown.
Get more information on non-emergency medical services.
Safety and Security
AC Alert Emergency Notification
In the event of a significant emergency or dangerous situation, Amherst College may notify the community using the AC Alert system. AC Alerts provide students, faculty, staff and visitors with information that may be critical to their safety via text, voice, email, digital signs, and outdoor speakers. Text ACAlert to 78015 to receive emergency alerts from Amherst College.
Message and data rates may apply. Text messages are sent on an as-needed basis. This service is provided per the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Text STOP to 78015 to cancel or HELP for tech support.
Amherst College Alcohol Policy
All alcohol must be served by a TIPS-certified bartender or Amherst College staff. BYO parties and no-host bars are not permitted on campus.
Alcoholics Anonymous Resources
View information on meetings in the local area.
Massachusetts Drinking Laws
In Massachusetts, all persons under the age of 21 are prohibited from purchasing, otherwise procuring, transporting and/or consuming alcoholic beverages. It is illegal to serve alcoholic beverages to an already intoxicated person. Any sale of alcoholic beverages without a license is also prohibited. Public consumption or conveyance of alcohol in open containers is illegal in the Town of Amherst. This includes the presence of open containers in vehicles as well as the carrying of such containers on sidewalks, streets, the Town Common, etc.
Lost and Found
During Reunion, articles found on-campus can be turned in at the Alumni House Reception Center, where they will be held until Sunday morning. At this time, all unclaimed items will be brought to the Amherst College Police station and held for 30 days. If you believe you have left something behind after leaving the campus, please call the police station business line at 413-542–2291.
Guns and Fireworks
It is a criminal offense for anyone to carry a firearm or other dangerous weapon on any College property. Under the state’s strict gun control law, those caught with unlicensed guns face a mandatory one-year minimum sentence upon conviction. Violations of the state law on firearms and other dangerous weapons are considered extremely serious and may lead to criminal charges, including arrest. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts also prohibits the possession and discharging of any type of fireworks.