A multi-day career-building conference built just for Amherst Sophomores!

Why a conference during your sophomore year?

Sophomore year is full of possibilities. It’s a year of big milestones: declaring your major, deciding whether to study abroad, considering what activities and leadership roles to aspire towards, and seeking the ideal summer internship. It’s also a year for developing skills, exploring new ideas and directions, and building stronger relationships both on and beyond campus.

This is the perfect time to plan next steps, gain clarity, and imagine what excites you.

What to Expect

• Three days of in-person programming (typically, 9am to 5pm each day) plus a half-day of virtual informational interviews with two Amherst alumni to be scheduled between 10am to 2pm EST on Saturday, January 24, 2026
• Exclusive programming designed just for sophomores, only available during the Sophomore Summit.
• Interactive workshops and hands-on practice sessions led by Loeb career advisors to build your confidence and gain valuable career skills.
• Networking opportunities with alumni across various industries to build professional connections that can be fostered after the Sophomore Summit.
• Dedicated time to create your polished professional toolkit, including a resume, cover letter draft, headshot, LinkedIn profile, and more, in preparation for the internship search.
• Practical and relevant career advice from alumni and our juniors and seniors who are ready to share personal insights on how they’ve achieved success and lessons they’ve learned.
• Support and mentorship from the Sophomore Summit Peer Leaders, a team of trained Amherst juniors and seniors, helping guide you through the experience.
• A community of like-minded peers who are seeking to build relationships and asking the same questions about careers and internships.

Who Can Attend?

• Open to all current sophomores with an expected graduation date of 2028 or 2028e in good academic standing
• Participants must be currently enrolled in the College 
• Participants must not be on a leave of absence during the Spring Semester

Housing and Meals

• Sophomore Summit attendees will be authorized to move back to campus on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Students requiring additional arrangements must contact the Office of Student Affairs  
• Students are responsible for their own travel arrangements
• All meals will be provided between Tuesday, January 21, and Friday, January 23, 2026
• Please indicate any special accommodations or dietary restrictions when registering

Seats will be limited to the first 300 sophomore student registrants, and registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Students must commit to attending every day of the Sophomore Summit to reserve their seat.