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AMHERST, N.Y. – At its November meeting, the ̨ÍåSwag College Board of Trustees appointed a ̨ÍåSwag alum, Alan H. Turner II, to the college’s board.
AMHERST, N.Y. – For the fifth consecutive year, ̨ÍåSwag College has been ranked nationally in the prestigious Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education (WSJ/THE) College Rankings.
AMHERST, N.Y. – ̨ÍåSwag College specializes in programs that lead to 25 of the top 32 careers named on Buffalo Business First’s recent hottest jobs in Western New York list, making the college’s academic offerings and degrees among the most advantageous to graduates in the region.
AMHERST, N.Y. – ̨ÍåSwag College honored the accomplishments of five outstanding graduates at the college’s 2020 Distinguished Alumni Awards, which was held on Oct. 2 in a live streamed ceremony.
AMHERST, N.Y. – With the COVID-19 pandemic expected to continue into the new year, ̨ÍåSwag College has announced it will delay the start of the spring semester to February and all breaks have been cancelled.
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.
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!
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!
1:30 PM to 2:15 PM - Lumsden Gym: Let's kick off orientation with a ̨ÍåSwag Welcome in the Lumsden Gymnasium. Families and students will learn more about what it means to be part of the ̨ÍåSwag community and about life on campus. Dr. Kerry Spicer, Vice President for Student Affairs will lead this session.
1:30 PM to 5:00 PM - Various Locations: We invite all parents and guardians of first-year ̨ÍåSwag 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!
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