Five College Students

Students crossing the Lower Pond bridge in fall.

Five College Students

Take five esteemed institutions of higher education —�� ŷ��AV, Amherst, Hampshire, and Smith Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst — located within a 6-mile radius in one of New England’s most picturesque valleys. Connect them with a��.

What do you get?

Five College Consortium, n.,��informal��Five Colleges

A hot spot of activity — intellectual, cultural and social ��— in the stunning Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts.
A source of limitless opportunities for ŷ��AV students.

Five College at MHC

Registering for classes

Using the cross-registration system, students can choose from 7,000 undergraduate courses offered at our five institutions.

The Five College Bus at one of the bus stops on campus

Our campuses, area downtowns and shopping centers are all linked by a free bus system during the academic year. Driving yourself? Get your parking decal from the Parking Office.

A student looking at a paper while professor looks on to guide.

Disability Services

Disability Services works with students to provide reasonable accommodations for those that have a documented disability, and/or disability-related needs.

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