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Virtual Commencement 2020
Aug 19, 2020
Virtual Commencement 2020

AMHERST, N.Y. – 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College celebrated the Class of 2020 in virtual undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies that were livestreamed on Aug. 15 on the college’s commencement website.

State of the College Spring Summer 2020
Aug 5, 2020
State of the College Spring Summer 2020

AMHERST, N.Y. – In his first State of the College address since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College President Gary Olson praised the campus community for their resiliency throughout the crisis and emphasized the college’s fiscal stability.

51³Ô¹ÏÍø Front Sign
Jul 23, 2020
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Front Sign

AMHERST, N.Y. – 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College Dean Dr. Michael Brogan has announced the students who have achieved Dean’s List status at the college for the fall 2019 semester.

Applied Behavior Analysis
Jul 21, 2020
Applied Behavior Analysis

AMHERST, N.Y.  – 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College’s traditional and online degree options in the high-demand field of applied behavior analysis have received approval from the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) for meeting coursework requirements for the national board certification examin

Cross Country Sport
Jul 17, 2020
Cross Country Sport

AMHERST, N.Y. – 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College has made the difficult but necessary decision to join its fellow East Coast Conference institutions in postponing all intercollegiate athletic competitions scheduled for the Fall 2020 semester due to health and safety concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

4 Sep
Friday, September, 4 2026 |
(Orientation)

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Various Locations: We invite all parents and guardians of first-year 51³Ô¹ÏÍø students to join us for Family Orientation on September 4, 2026, to learn about campus resources and how to support your student's journey. Come connect with our community, get your questions answered, and partner with us for a successful first year!

4 Sep
Friday, September, 4 2026 |
(Orientation)

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Various Locations: We're thrilled to welcome our new residential students! During this time frame, new residents are scheduled to move in to their respective residential spaces on campus.

4 Sep
Friday, September, 4 2026 |
(Orientation)

11:00 AM to 2:00 PM - Outside YSC Student Center - Side Lawn: Families: Join us under the Tent next to Yurtchuk Student Center (Side Lawn) to check-in and get helpful information!

4 Sep
Friday, September, 4 2026 |
(Orientation)

11:30 AM to 1:30 PM - YSC Dining Hall: Enjoy a lunch at the YSC Dining Hall with your student. After lunch, use this time for students to get settled, visit offices, relax, and check out campus before sessions begin!

4 Sep
Friday, September, 4 2026 |
(Orientation)

1:30 PM to 2:15 PM - Lumsden Gym: Let's kick off orientation with a 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Welcome in the Lumsden Gymnasium. Families and students will learn more about what it means to be part of the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø community and about life on campus. Dr. Kerry Spicer, Vice President for Student Affairs will lead this session.

51³Ô¹ÏÍø Voice banner; profile view of front of RIC

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