Create Your Legacy

The promise of discovery

Opportunities to learn by doing, through research experience, field-based work, and course-related travel.

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The promise of achievements

The contributions of our alumni in every walk of life continue to grow in vast disproportion to their numbers.

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The promise of generations

Alumni, parents, and friends have made Amherst one of the most exceptional colleges in the country.

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Gift Planning

Confused by all the different gift types? Don't be. 

Giving to Amherst College is easy when you know what's available. To help you understand all the differences involved, we've made a simple interactive chart to help you compare, contrast, and understand all the gift types and asset classes available.