# @amherststudentaffairs on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DZX1hghlPIH
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/66753330-amherststudentaffairs-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/da90c1eca5.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-06-09T16:49:47.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Amherst College Student Affairs (@amherststudentaffairs) — https://gondola.cc/amherststudentaffairs

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Important To Dos for New Students 1: Accessing Your Amherst College Email

In most cases, your username and password are the same as those used while applying: [firstinitiallastname30] followed by @ amherst.edu. There are exceptions, including exchange students, language assistants, and transfer students. For transfer students, your username will reflect your current class year.

To access your email, go to Gmail.com. Select “Sign in.” If logged in already, log out and select “Use another account.” Enter your full Amherst email address and select “Next.” Log in using your Amherst username and password. If you have forgotten your password, use the email password reset form.

Your Amherst email will be used for all official College communications. It is your responsibility to check it frequently during the summer and school year. If you are in a location where you do not have access to Google services, we will assist you in setting up email forwarding to an address you can access until you arrive on campus. For help, including email forwarding, contact the IT Help Desk at 1-413-542-2526 or askit@amherst.edu.

If you need assistance with your username, you may contact orientation@amherst.edu. 

Important: Protect your Amherst password. Do not share your password with anyone. Don’t reveal personal or financial information in an email, and do not respond to email solicitations for this information. Please review our information about your responsibilities and expectations when using Amherst College systems. And help us protect you from phishing and scams using the tips provided below.

For more information and links to pages/forms mentioned here, click the link in our bio!

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cam Walch | @camwalchmedia | https://gondola.cc/camwalchmedia | Video Editor |
| Cam Walch | @camwalchmedia | https://gondola.cc/camwalchmedia | Social Media Coordinator |
| Amherst College Student Affairs | @amherststudentaffairs | https://gondola.cc/amherststudentaffairs | College Program |

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