An association of five nearby colleges in the neighborhood of
Amherst,
Massachusetts. They are
Amherst College,
Smith College,
Mount Holyoke College,
UMass Amherst, and
Hampshire College.
Students at one of the five colleges can cross-register for classes, use another college's facilities, and enjoy other benefits. The presence of the Five Colleges makes Amherst and Northampton culturally rich areas.