Planning your arrival to Western Massachusetts this fall? Here’s a quick guide to move-in schedules across the Five Colleges: Amherst, UMass Amherst, Smith, Mount Holyoke, and Hampshire.
Amherst College
- Date: Friday, August 29, 2025
- Applies to both new and returning students.
UMass Amherst
- Dates: August 25 – September 1, 2025
- First-year students: Assigned move-in on August 27–28.
- Peak move-in window is August 27–29.
Smith College
- Date: Friday, August 29, 2025
- Check-in: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the Indoor Track & Tennis Facility.
- Orientation runs August 29 – September 3.
Mount Holyoke College
- Date: Friday, August 29, 2025
- Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Orientation begins after lunch.
Hampshire College
- Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025
- Includes move-in and family orientation.
- Orientation continues through September 2.
Quick Reference Table
Amherst College – Friday, August 29, 2025 – New + returning students
UMass Amherst – Aug 25 – Sept 1 (peak Aug 27–29) – First-years Aug 27–28
Smith College – Friday, August 29, 2025 (8–11 a.m.) – Central check-in, orientation starts same day
Mount Holyoke – Friday, August 29, 2025 (8 a.m.–noon) – Orientation begins after lunch
Hampshire College – Thursday, August 28, 2025 – Includes family orientation, runs into Sept 2
