Hampshire College

Detailed Application Plans and Instructions (pdf)

Spring, 2009

First-year students, transfer students, visiting students, early entrance students, and international students not seeking financial aid. Applicants must complete their admission files by November 1, 2008. Applicants will be notified by December 15, 2008.

Fall, 2009

Early Decision:  first-year students and international students not seeking aid

High school seniors who consider Hampshire College their first and only choice are encouraged to apply for Early Decision. A complete application for Early Decision must be received by the admissions office by November 15, 2008. Students will be notified of the admissions decision beginning December 15, 2008. Those accepted under the Early Decision plan must withdraw all applications to other colleges and commit themselves to attend Hampshire. A nonrefundable deposit of $400, required of all accepted Early Decision candidates, must be received by the admissions office by January 1, 2009.

Early Action:  first-year students and international students not seeking aid

Seniors in high school who wish to receive an early response to their applications must submit all materials by December 1, 2008. Candidates will be notified of their application status by February 15, 2009 and must confirm their intention to enroll by submitting the $400 deposit no later than May 1, 2009. Early Action candidates are free to submit applications to other colleges.

Regular Admission:  first-year students, early entrance students, all international students, and the James Baldwin Scholars Program

First-year applicants ordinarily apply during their senior year of high school. The deadline to complete all application materials is January 15, 2009. Applicants will be notified by April 1, 2009. Accepted applicants must confirm their intention to enroll by submitting a nonrefundable deposit of $400 by May 1, 2009.

Early Entrance:  Students possessing exceptional maturity and academic ability may apply during their junior year of high school. A limited number of places are available for early entrance candidates; an on-campus interview is required, along with written approval from the student's high school. Early entrance applicants must use the regular January 15 deadline if applying for fall semester. Further information about the early entrance plan may be obtained from the admissions office.  Please note that students who will receive a high school diploma after three years should apply as regular first-year candidates and are eligible to apply under the early decision and early action plans.

Transfer and Visiting Students:  All application materials from transfer and visiting students must be received by the admissions office by March 1, 2009. Applicants will be notified by April 15, 2009.

• Admission Criteria
• Admission Plans and Deadlines
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• Homeschooled Students
• International Students
• James Baldwin Scholars Program
• Transfer Students
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