Resource Guide for First-Year Student Athletes

Balancing academics and athletics at Amherst can be challenging, especially for first-year student-athletes adjusting to college life. This guide is here to connect you with the support, tools, and resources you need to succeed both in the classroom and in your sport.

Learning Resources (Study tips, Tutoring, Focus strategies, & more)

Strategic Learning Center (Time management, study tips, focusing strategies, & more)

Q Center (STEM content)

  • Faculty & Staff:
    • Jennifer Ines (Chem 151, 161, 165, 221 & Phys 116,117)
    • Allison Tanguay (Math 220, 350)
    • Tim St. Onge (Calculus & Probability)
    • Grace Lee (Biol 191)
    • Leandro Arcos Roman (Math 271, 272, 355)
    • Math Fellow/TA drop in Hours
  • Book appointment here (penji link)

Faculty Support (Faculty Liaisons, Counselors, & more)

Faculty Liaison List

Mental Health Faculty

Dean Vigil – Dean of New Students (Questions or concerns about anything academic or in general? Dean Vigil is here to support you!)

Scheduling Resources (Formatting calendars around your classes and practice schedule, Keep track of assignments)
Community Building/leadership (Clubs, events, & more)
Mental Health Resources (Want to talk about how you are transitioning to college life, dealing with stress or anxiety?)
Library Resources (Research Help, News subscriptions, & more)