First-Year Students

Apply Online
Apply online via the Common Application website.
Hampshire is an exclusive user of The Common Application.

All required forms can also be downloaded from the list below and mailed to the Hampshire College admissions office.

Printable Application Materials for First-Year Candidates
The Common Application (PDF)
Hampshire's Supplement to The Common Application (PDF)
School Report: guidance counselor recommendation (PDF)
Teacher Recommendation (PDF)
Home School Supplement (PDF)

Instructions and Checklists
Hampshire's Application Instructions for All Candidates (PDF)
Common Application Instructions for First-Year Candidates (PDF)
Hampshire's Application Checklist (PDF)

After Submitting Your Application
Once we process your application, we will send an acknowledgment letter that will also list any application materials we have not received.

This letter includes a username and password for you to check the completeness of your admissions file online.

Mail all application and supporting materials to:
Admissions Office
Hampshire College
893 West Street
Amherst, MA 01002
U.S.A.